Guided Meditation: Awakening Our Full Aliveness, with Tara Brach

When we’re caught in thinking and moving through life on autopilot, we often lose touch with our natural aliveness—the vivid, living presence that is always here.

In this guided meditation, we begin by opening to sensations from the inside out, allowing the body to be felt from within. From there, awareness widens to include sounds, movement, and the changing flow of life, before settling into a receptive, dynamic presence that is both awake and at rest.

This practice supports a deepening of mindfulness, helping us release habitual tension and reconnect with the immediacy and intimacy of being alive. It is especially helpful if you’re feeling disconnected, numb, anxious, or overly identified with your thoughts.