In this meditation, I explore the contemplative tradition of centring awareness in the heart.
In the meditative tradition, the heart is not understood simply as the physical organ within the body, but as the deepest centre of our being — the place where body, mind, soul and awareness meet in unity.
Together, we settle gently into posture and breath before following the breath inward towards the heart space — that sacred inner place of peace, stillness, truth and divine presence.
As the meditation unfolds, we rest more deeply in the awareness of the heart as the place where we are most authentically ourselves, beyond ego, conditioning and surface identity.
This practice invites us to dwell in compassion, openness, mercy and peace while reconnecting with the deeper truth of who we are.
This meditation offers support for grounding, emotional healing, contemplative awareness, inner peace and reconnecting with the heart centre.
It can be used as part of a daily meditation practice, for calming the mind and body during a busy day, or as a gentle meditation for sleep, winding down and evening stillness.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: The heart as the centre of awareness
01:08 – Opening bell
01:24 – Settling posture and grounding
02:41 – Entering awareness of the breath
03:10 – Breathing out tension and stress
03:43 – Following the breath to the centre of being
04:59 – Resting in the peace of the heart
05:49 – The heart as truth, love and authenticity
07:29 – Returning gently when distracted
08:10 – Breathing through the whole body
09:37 – Returning to ordinary awareness
10:43 – Hand over the heart
11:04 – Closing bell