“Relaxing into Healing” guided meditation podcast
May 4, 2007 by simplybeing
I just added an episode to our Meditation Oasis podcast called “Relaxing into Healing”. It’s a very simple, direct approach to healing, and probably quite different from most guided meditations for healing.
The meditation is based on the idea that healing is in the nature of life. The natural intelligence of the body and psyche is always moving in the direction of healing. We can cooperate with this natural process of healing by being open to it, relaxing so that the maximum energy is available for healing, and allowing whatever needs to be healed to come fully into our awareness.
Being open to healing — In the beginning of the meditation, we set the intention to open to healing. This way we become more receptive to the process of healing.
Relaxing to free up energy for healing — We relax by letting go of resistance to whatever we are experiencing in our body, mind and emotions. Resistance takes energy, and we want to let that energy be used for healing.
Allowing what needs healing into our awareness — Finally, the guided meditation encourages you to allow everything to come into your awareness that needs healing. The idea isn’t to start thinking about it and analyzing it, but to simply experience it. Our attention is a beam of intelligent energy. Simply having something in our awareness brings energy to it. It may be a situation, an emotion or something in the body that needs healing. The meditation encourages you to simply allow yourself to experience whatever needs to be healed without judgment. In this way you hold a compassionate space for yourself to heal.
Mary,
What a gift, your podcasts–thank you so much. I listen to them on my ipod and feel comforted by your voice. The meditations have been such a blessing as I am home alone healing from surgery. You are truly talented and inspired.
I feel lucky to have found you guys!
Much love and continued success,
Kaite
Thank you so much, KaiTe, for visiting the blog and commenting. It’s heartwarming to hear from people enjoying the podcasts. That’s what inspires us to continue! Wishing you well with your healing.
Mary
I can’t agree with kaiTe more, You are truly gifted and Talented. You continue to inspire so many fellow travelers on the path. I like your Podcast episodes. well produced and relaxing!
Keep up the great work and I would love to create a link from my site to your Podcasts. I will do it once i get your permission.
with lots of Love
I am so glad you are enjoying the podcast, Suresh. My life has been enriched by your wonderful Meditation Photography blog and it’s lovely to think I can give something in return!
We’d be delighted to have you link to our podcasts — please go ahead!
Blessings, Mary
Dear Mary
I am a recovering alcoholic and have been using your podcasts to assist me in this journey.
I am now meditating every morning/evening. Along with regular AA meetings this program is assisting me greatly with my journey of recovery.
I am now looking at how to further enhance my spiritual life.
Thank you so much for your free podcasts - they have been an “essential” item for my daily peace of mind.
Thank you
Jenny
Dear Jenny,
I’m so glad the podcasts are helping you with your recovery. Meditation and spiritual development have been absolutely essential for me, too.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. I wish you the very best as your continue on your journey.
I want to thank you for your podcasts. I never felt so soothed or felt such calm when hearing your voice. I am trying to heal my body (lungs) and I feel stress really worsens the problem. I will listen to this several times a day hoping I can get my health back.
Many Blessings to you..
Pat
You are welcome, Pat. Yes, stress worsens problems! Relaxation definitely helps with healing and should really be a part of any healing program. Doing the meditation regularly and a couple times a day certainly increases its effect.
Of course, it’s not a substitute for the other kinds of medical attention someone might need. (I always feel I need to mention that as when I use the word healing about one of my meditations.)
I wish you well with your healing process and hope that it can be as peaceful and comfortable as possible.
Blessings to you! Mary
Your podcasts are so wonderful. So caring and so lovely! Thank you big big time from the Highlands of Scotland.. Duncan XXX
How lovely to meet you in the Highlands of Scotland! We’re glad you are enjoying the podcasts. Thanks for taking the time to comment, and of course you are welcome — big time…
Mary