An Inner Rhythms meditation with Mariane Karou centered on building a felt sense of safety from the inside. You begin by letting your eyes rest deeply back inside the eye sockets — releasing the effort of looking — and from that internal space you follow the gentle flow of breath through the entire breathing canal. Attention softens the face, particularly the area beneath the eyes where tension and guardedness often gather, and the practice asks you to notice where your body is still defending itself and simply create a welcoming space rather than pushing it to release. You end by letting your body weight sink fully into the earth, feeling the ground hold you, until safety becomes something you carry within — not dependent on outer circumstances but on the steady presence of your own attention.
