leading a meditation 6/26

take a comfortable seat or lay down on your back

close your eyes.

begin to notice your breath—without judgment, without needing to change its cadence

just observe.

be here, in your body

feel your inhales gently expand your belly, your ribcage, your chest.

feel your exhales soften you into the earth beneath you.

unfurrow your brow, unclench your jaw, and soften your tongue from the roof of your mouth.

*pause for 5 breaths*

I’d like to close tonight with a moment of gratitude and recognition—for the work we’ve done, both individually and together, over these past three weeks.

honor your dedication.

your willingness to absorb.

your openness to be challenged.

your support of one another.

your ability to move through discomfort

and for being exactly as you are

…it all matters deeply.

now, gently widen your awareness to the space around you.

feel the energy we’ve created together —this shared breath, this collective presence.

we practice together. we grow together.

there is deep gratitude for this community—for the energy, the presence, the love, and the encouragement we all share

and for the practice itself—for the way it continues to reveal, to heal, and to teach us

**Pause for 5 slow, conscious breaths here and walk around with palo santo**

begin to invite small movements back into your body—wiggle your fingers and toes, roll your ankles, stretch your arms overhead.

and when you’re ready, gently rise to a comfortable seat and bring your hands together at heart center.

I see each and every one of you—your courage, your support, your light.

I bow to you with deep gratitude.

Namaste.