Finding Calm In The Chaos (A Guided Meditation To Soothe Your Body + Mind)
Finding Calm In The Chaos
When life is spinning and the world feels out of control, our bodies know it before our minds do.
That feeling of chaos? It’s not just around us - it’s in us as well. We feel it in the rise of our shoulders, the tension in our jaws, the racing of our thoughts, and the shallowness of our breath.
The truth is our bodies and nervous systems usually carry the weight of that chaos.
This is why we don’t actually feel calmer when we simply tell ourselves to “calm down” or “just relax.” It takes more than a few well-intentioned words to soothe our stressed nervous systems.
Cultivating Calm Within
In order to find calm in the chaos, we have to work with our bodies and nervous systems to create a safe space within.
This safe space is where we can catch our breath, quiet our thoughts, and reconnect with the wisdom and strength that exists within us and that can guide us through the chaos in a meaningful and compassionate way.
True calm isn’t about pretending life isn’t stressful—it’s about knowing how to bring our bodies and minds back to center, even in the midst of intensity.
Through somatic practices that regulate our nervous systems and soothe our stress on a body level, we support our body in feeling safe, guiding ourselves into a grounded state where calm naturally arises.
This is how we find genuine peace— by creating a safe and regulated space within.
Our body needs space to release what it’s holding. Calm happens when we consciously cultivate that safe space within.
The Power Of Feeling Safe
When we practice somatic regulation techniques, we send a message to our nervous system: you are safe.
And when we feel safe inside, it’s a powerful doorway to true calm. This sense of safety allows us to handle life’s intensity with a grounded, centered presence.
This Guided Meditation To Soothe Your Mind And Body utilizes Havening Techniques® and soothing breathwork to create that internal sense of safety. It’s a gentle and effective somatic practice that can help support your nervous system and guide you back to a regulated state where calm can authentically arise within you.
(And it feels amazing!)
So, take a moment to join me in this guided meditation. Let’s soothe our bodies, steady our minds, and remind ourselves of the resilient, compassionate beings we are. Even in the midst of chaos, we have the power to find calm and cultivate a profound feeling of inner peace.
Try This Guided Meditation To Soothe Your Body + Mind Now!
Episode timing:
00:00 - Find calm in the chaos by soothing your body and nervous system
02:58 - Guided Meditation To Soothe Your Body + Mind: Self-Havening Exercise
11:56 - Guided Meditation To Soothe Your Body + Mind: Soothing Breathwork Practice
25:08 - Conclusion
Learn more about Havening Techniques and the science behind them
Try a longer version of the soothing breathwork practice here!
Other episodes mentioned:
EPS 038 - 15-Minute Meditation to Effectively Reduce Anxiety And Stress
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