Relax

Collecting Art, take a look This week, mindfulness teacher and recovery coach Emily Jane guides a grounding practice to find safety in our bodies when trauma, fear, or anxiety are pulling us to escape from or numb our discomfort. When we are living with a lot of stress or recovering from trauma or addiction, we can find ourselves living in a fight-flight-freeze state, where we feel either disconnected from or unsafe in our bodies. It’s hard to remember, In this moment, I am safe. This practice is designed to gently cultivate a sense of safety and then create a kinesthetic anchor rooted in awareness of how our body is moving to start building a felt sense of security that your body can remember. A Meditation for Finding Safety in the Body Read and practice the guided meditation script below, pausing after each paragraph. Or listen to the audio practice. Begin by finding a comfortable position. You can sit down, lie down, let your body be your guide, and see what feels most supportiv...