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The Body as the Home of the Breath

The Body as the Home of the Breath

Episode 7 Published 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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In this episode, I guide a body scan meditation, inviting you to rediscover the body as a good and trustworthy place of presence.

I reflect on the deep connection between body and soul, and how a sense of wholeness can emerge when we allow them to rest together in awareness. Through gentle guidance, you are encouraged to notice the breath as it moves through different parts of the body, without strain, expectation or judgement.

This practice is not about forcing sensation. It is about honouring the body as it is, and meeting it with patience, gratitude and care. The body becomes a home for the breath, and the breath a steady companion in returning to the present moment.

This episode offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, helping you settle into stillness, gratitude and embodied presence through daily guided meditation.


00:00 – Introduction

00:55 – The goodness of the body

01:18 – Wholeness of body and soul

01:43 – Scanning the body with the breath

01:53 – No pressure to feel anything

02:19 – Setting intention

02:35 – The bell

03:35 – Finding posture

04:10 – This moment is enough

06:05 – The heart and the mystery of the soul

06:25 – Moving through the body

07:30 – The lower legs

09:00 – The upper legs

09:35 – Pulse and warmth

10:00 – The pelvic circle

11:15 – The navel and belly

11:35 – The sacrum and tailbone

12:05 – Moving up the spine

14:15 – Sitting in gratitude

15:15 – All is gift

16:00 – Carrying the practice into the day

16:15 – Closing bell



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