Guest Author - Ellen Winick

Trying to conceive and feeling stressed out? Try this meditation for relaxation & fertility. It will help center and relax you. If you are able to do it in the morning, that is the perfect time. Otherwise, practice it when you are able. You will need about 15 minutes. This is helpful for both dads-to-be and moms-to-be.

Find a place to sit where you feel completely at peace. This may be a spot in your home, outdoors, or somewhere else you feel comfortable and free from distractions. Sit upright either on a seat or on the floor, with legs crossed if it is comfortable. Allow yourself to soak in the beauty of this spot and to notice all that is around you. Smile as you appreciate this moment of peace and the beauty of your surroundings.

Now, focus your eyes on one spot which is appealing to you. Close your eyes slightly so that your spot looks a little foggy. And, allow your mind to release any thoughts or concerns about which you are thinking.

Take a few deep breaths in and out allowing your belly to expand and contract as you inhale and then exhale. Your breathing should be slow enough that you can count to about 7 on each inhale and then 7 on each exhale. This is an approximation, use what feels comfortable to you.

If you’d like to close your eyes, please do so. And, continue your gentle breathing. Allow your body to completely relax by noticing areas in which it is tight or tense and bringing warmth and relaxation to those areas. Sink into your sit bones and allow them to support you.

Imagine a white light filling your body from head to toe. Let this light cleanse your body completely. Stay with this until your body feels clear and free. Pay special attention to bringing the white light to your belly and to free any energy that is trapped there.

Then, allow an emerald green light to fill the area near your sexual organs. Imagine that light bringing life and fertility to you. Feel the energy in your lower body and imagine creating space for a new life to come into you. (Emerald green is the aura associated with fertility.)

While maintaining the green light in your belly, bring orange to the rest of your body. (Orange is the aura for health and energy.)

As you sit, completely relaxed, bring a feeling of complete and utter joy to yourself. Allow it to wash over you and energize your being. If you are finding it difficult to access a place of joy, notice that and accept it. As thoughts come into your head release them like a feather into the wind and return to gathering that sense of joy, happiness and peace. If a smile wants to come to your face, allow it. And, allow yourself to make whatever sounds or movements you want.

Take a few last deep breaths as you bring love and appreciation to yourself for having taken this time and given yourself the gift of this meditation.

Slowly open your eyes and begin to notice again the sights and sounds surrounding you. Bring yourself back to the present, stretch and gently rise when you are ready.