Want to feel more powerful in your movements and in everything you do?  

Centering and Integrating generates power for movement and taking effective action from the core of your being.

This is a Centering Breathing & Meditation practice that can be done in any comfortable position, with or without supportive tools.

• Recommended Props & Tools depending on preference and access: Colors, Elements, Stones, Aromatherapy/Essential Oils, Tea, Journal; involving all the senses, or practice without any tools required
• Come into a comfortable position--seated, reclining, or standing--that is rooted/anchored, evenly distributed, and stable
• Options for hand/arm positions, holding crystals
• Gently close or softly focus the eyes
• Imagine a flame burning at your center, casting yellow and orange light, your breath fueling your central fire, sending energy out into the world, emanating from your core
• Continue breathing calmly and naturally, or join me in Ujjayi Pranayama with a slight closure to the throat, like a straw on the inhalation, and fogging a mirror on the exhalation, such that you hear an ocean-like sound (or continue to breathe normally and notice how the core expands and shrinks with each cycle)
• Take a few slow and mindful breaths in this way, then return to breathing naturally

Choose a Centering Thought/affirmation/stand or compose a different phrase that resonates in your core. Examples:

• I need/want/act
• I know who I am
• I honor and embrace my true self.
• I am confident in who I am.
• I am confident in my ability to create what I desire.
• I believe I am worthy of my desires.
• I have the strength and energy to pursue my passions.
• Creativity flows through me.
• Joy flows through me.
• Abundance flows through me.

Repeat your chosen Centering Thought to yourself as we continue with the meditation (with music), then release your Centering Thought and slowly return to the room and gently open your eyes.

Record or write down your chosen centering thought in a place where you will encounter it throughout the day and be reminded of your personal power.

Questions for Reflection

• What is the core of my being?
• What are my strengths?
• What are my core values?
• What are my core beliefs?
• Where are my actions in alignment with my core strengths, values, and beliefs, and where am I out of alignment?

Other resources mentioned (full show notes will be up on the blog soon):
Concentrated Core Conditioning YouTube Playlist for more physical core integration and strength exercises
Get Grounded Stabilizing Meditation YouTube Video for if you’re feeling a bit flighty or uprooted

Blythe Stephens, MFA, Bliss Catalyst
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take leaps of faith into a joyful, fulfilling life
Music: “Glacier” by Patrick Patrikios on YouTube

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.