Meditation + Breathwork
This collection has 5 minutes to 45 minute long meditations that are trauma and eating disorder informed. Trauma-informed meditation is a mindful practice adapted to address the unique needs of individuals who have experienced trauma.
Key Principles:
Safety First: Prioritizes creating a safe and non-judgmental environment where individuals feel comfortable and empowered.
Choice and Control: Emphasizes that participants have the right to choose what they engage with and when. There's no pressure to participate in any particular way.
Gentle Guidance: Offers gentle guidance and avoids triggering language or imagery that might be overwhelming for individuals with trauma histories.
Focus on the Present Moment: Helps individuals cultivate awareness of the present moment without judgment or expectation.
Mind-Body Connection: Integrates mindful movement, breathwork, and grounding techniques to help regulate the nervous system.
Techniques:
Mindful Movement Meditation: Incorporates gentle movements and stretches to connect with the body.
Guided Imagery: Uses calming imagery and visualizations to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
Breathwork: Focuses on mindful breathing techniques to regulate the nervous system and calm the mind.
Grounding Exercises: Helps individuals connect with the present moment by focusing on their senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell).
Benefits:
Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Helps to calm the nervous system and reduce stress responses.
Improves Emotional Regulation: Helps individuals develop greater awareness of their emotions and learn to regulate them more effectively.
Increases Self-Awareness: Promotes self-awareness and self-compassion.
Enhances Resilience: Helps individuals build resilience and cope with challenging emotions.
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Inner Sanctuary Visual Meditation
This 10-minute guided meditation will invite you to create a safe and nurturing inner sanctuary – a meditation room – where you can retreat to whenever you need peace and solace.
Trauma-Informed Approach: This meditation prioritizes safety and choice. You are encouraged to adjust or skip any par...
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Resource Meditation
This 10-minute guided meditation will help you connect with your inner resources – those strengths, qualities, and supports that you can rely on during challenging times.
Trauma-Informed Approach: This meditation prioritizes safety and choice. You are encouraged to adjust or skip any part that f...
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Chakra Meditation
This 40-minute guided meditation will take you on a journey through the seven major chakras, the energy centers located along the spine.
Trauma-Informed Approach: This meditation prioritizes safety and choice. You are encouraged to adjust or skip any part that feels uncomfortable. There is no pr...
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Nourishing Self-Compassion: A Mantra and Touch Meditation
This 30-minute guided meditation combines the power of mantra chanting with gentle, self-compassionate touch to cultivate inner peace and self-soothing.
Trauma-Informed Approach: This practice prioritizes safety and choice. You are encouraged to adjust or skip any part that feels uncomfortable. ...
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10 minute Gratitude Guided Meditation
10 minute guided meditation that is trauma informed guided by Kierstin Von Frangenberg RYT500hr
utilizing Key Trauma Informed Principles:
Safety First: Prioritizes creating a safe and non-judgmental environment where individuals feel comfortable and empowered.
Choice and Control: Emphasizes... -
Gratitude Garden: A 5-Minute Meditation
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Nourishing Gratitude: A 15-Minute Meditation for Eating Disorder Recovery
Join Kierstin in exploring gratitude to support, yourself, and your recovery journey!
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Nurturing Your Nervous System: A Trauma-Informed Mindful Walk (14 min
Step into the present moment and connect with your breath and body on this supportive guided walk. This practice is specifically designed to be trauma-informed, offering a safe and gentle space for self-exploration and regulation. We'll focus on cultivating a sense of inner calm, fostering self-c...
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Grounding Meditation with hand mudra
10 minute grounding meditation using a hand mudra (gesture) to facilitate grounding awareness while using your sense of hearing to facilitate connection to your present moment guided by Angela Prior E-RYT
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Viloma Pranayama (Interrupted Breathing)
Using interrupted inhale breathing to explore any shifts in the body and to help the mind focus on something besides any racing thoughts guided by Angela Prior E-RYT
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5 minute Breath Mudra Meditation
This is a brief 4 minute breathing meditation with arm motions guided by Angela Prior E-RYT. It includes an elongated breath and our heart rate variable loves an elongated breath and hrv is related to trauma resilience integrating Chinese medicine meridians and heart chakra from yoga philosophy .
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Pranamaya Kosha (Body image series) part 1
Kosha education and breathing techniques
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10 minute Inner caregiver meditation
10 minute meditation on practicing and cultivating your inner caregiver guided by Angela Prior E-RYT designed to foster a sense of self compassion
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Energizing viloma pranayama II
This is a viloma pranayama II or interrupted breath in a version that can be activating or energizing guided by Angela Prior E-RYT
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Nadi Shodhana Pranayama or Alternate nostril breathing
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama or Alternate nostril breathing practice guided by Angela Prior E-RYT engages bilateral stimulation and may be relaxing
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Gathering Light: A Waxing Gibbous Meditation
Even if the moon's cycles aren't your guide, this gentle meditation offers a comforting perspective: just because things unfolded differently than you envisioned doesn't mean they aren't holding a hidden support for you. Let's explore this idea together, finding ease and acceptance in the unexpec...
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Releasing: Full moon meditation
Join this brief Full Moon meditation (just five minutes!) to explore what you're ready to release, acknowledge your present moment, and open your heart to gratitude – no moon phase tracking required.
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Resource Meditation
This 10-minute guided meditation will help you connect with your inner resources – those strengths, qualities, and supports that you can rely on during challenging times.
Trauma-Informed Approach: This meditation prioritizes safety and choice. You are encouraged to adjust or skip any part that fe... -
Mini soundscape meditation : element fire
Take a brief pause with this 3-minute guided soundscape. As you listen to the gentle crackle and soft whoosh of a fire, I'll guide you in a simple visualization to release tension and cultivate inner warmth. Let the comforting sounds and imagery bring you a moment of peaceful presence.
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MIni Soundscape: element water
Immerse yourself in a 5-Minute Water Sound Experience Meditation. Guided with a trauma-informed approach, this practice emphasizes your choice and comfort, without pressure for specific outcomes. Gentle cues will support your mindful awareness of the sounds and any arising sensations, feelings, o...
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Mini Soundscape Mediation : element ether
Experience a 5-Minute Ether Sound Meditation. Guided with a trauma-informed approach, this practice prioritizes your choice and comfort, without pressure for specific outcomes. Gentle cues will support your mindful awareness of the subtle sounds and any arising sensations, feelings, or thoughts, ...
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Embracing Change Meditation
This 6-minute guided meditation will offer you an exploration on embracing change.
Trauma-Informed Approach: This meditation prioritizes safety and choice. You are encouraged to adjust or skip any part that feels uncomfortable. There is no pressure to experience any particular sensation or achie...
