Self-Care: Five Easy Meditations to Practice Mindfulness Every Day

Practice Mindfulness Every Day With Five Simple Relaxation Practices

Approaches like this reflect the mind–body focus of our Mind–Body & Somatic Therapies pillar, which emphasizes restoring a sense of safety and regulation through the body. Below, you’ll find five guided imagery and meditation practices designed to gently support your nervous system and help you practice mindfulness in everyday life.

Mindfulness in Therapy: Positive Energy Bubble

Positive Energy Bubble – Smile to yourself and imagine a beautiful Positive Energy Bubble by closing your eyes, and taking a few deep slow breaths. Visualize or feel a beautiful colorful bubble all around you, like large soap bubble blown from a large wand. Imagine this is energetically protective bubble. Imagine its feel and its swirling motion as it envelops you. Let this soft bubble protect your entire body. Enjoy this feeling of protection. Feel safe within this positive space. Smile. Feel good.

Mindfulness and Self Love: Lovingkindness Meditation

Lovingkindness Meditation Loving-kindness, Metta, is the Buddhist meditation practice meant to develop the mental habit of self-love and expansive love. It’s about developing a loving acceptance of yourself and others. There is so much contention right now, let’s all cultivate the energy of Lovingkindness and send this out into the world in beautiful waves.

Mindfulness: At the grocery store, standing on line

Heart Centered Relaxation is my modern riff on Autogenic Relaxation, which was developed in the 1930’s. My riff is both a body awareness and relaxation practice, which can be done even standing on line, if you’re feeling impatient, just like the original practice!

Everyday Mindfulness: Inhale Serenity, Exhale tension

Serenity Meditation Inhale Serenity – Exhale Tension….Inhale light – Exhale Darkness…. This simple meditation and breathing practice can be done at any time, quietly and easily.

Mindfulness: Creating Boundaries

Blue Circle of Fire You carry within you the ability to create emotional and psychic boundaries. Imagine being able to create your safety are every day. Imagine a blue circle of fire all around you. Inside this blue circle of fire you are able to manage your stress and handle what you need to do with ease.

You may also find support in our articles on nervous system regulation, mindfulness practices, and other mind–body approaches to emotional wellbeing.