How to use this meditation
I wrote this trauma-informed meditation to gently guide you into rest and then back to calm wakefulness. If, like me, meditation can sometimes feel tricky, that’s okay. The goal can be whatever feels manageable and meaningful for you in this moment.
Before you begin, you might like to:
Set aside around 15 minutes of time
Find a comfortable, quiet place where you feel safe
Please don’t listen to this meditation while driving
Some gentle suggestions if you’re not sure how to start:
Let listening be the only goal to begin with. Stillness can come later — no pressure.
Using a restorative yoga posture instead of sitting or lying flat can help some people (me included) relax for longer. It can also soothe the “I need to be doing something” feeling.
If you tend to fall asleep and would rather stay awake, try sitting in a supported position and setting an alarm, just in case.
Gentle side-to-side or forward-and-back swaying while seated can be calming for the nervous system. Follow what feels right for your body.
If you’re holding nervous, restless, or frustrated energy, a big whole-body shake beforehand can help. If your body wants to move, asking it to be still straight away may not be supportive.
Above all, be gentle with yourself. No mean words. This, like all yoga, is a practice — not a perfect.
Thank you to Mina of Linnet studio for recording and producing this meditation audio and video, as well as performing the lovely RAV drum music.
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