SELF-COMPASSION TOOLBOX
Audio Meditations with Katie Dutcher, MA, Qualified Teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide.
Let Yourself Just Be (11 Minutes)
Offer yourself this time to pause your doing, and allow yourself to just BE. Tuning into what is happening in your body, your heart, and your mind with compassionate presence can help to calm you and cultivate a sense of wellbeing.
Cultivating Friendliness with Yourself (13 Minutes)
Often, our high expectations for ourselves can have us view ourselves with self-judgement. In this meditation, practice leaning toward a kinder view of yourself.
Self-Soothing Meditation (10 Minutes)
Powerful tools to soothe and calm yourself when we feel tense or stressed are right here within you. Learn and practice the simple tools of caring touch, slow breathing, and peaceful affirmations.
Through the Eyes of Another (11 Minutes)
What would it be like to see yourself through the eyes of someone who cares about you? In this meditation, take time to sense the support and connection of those who love you.
As I View Another (9 Minutes)
We often find it effortless to be compassionate toward those we love. In this meditation, practice viewing yourself with the same effortless kindness and acceptance.
Speaking with the Critic (13 Minutes)
Each of us have various internal voices, including the inner critic. This meditation invites you to acknowledge and dialogue with this part of yourself, with the aim of cultivating the inner voice that is more wise and compassionate.
Celebrating Who You Are (10 Minutes)
Each person on Earth, including you, is a unique and complex individual. Take a little time to connect and celebrate the best parts of yourself, the things that make you uniquely you.