guest post by Stacia D. Kelly, PhD, MHt
My spouse thinks it makes for a funny picture whenever I sit down to meditate. In our house, I typically have a cat or two as I sit cross-legged on the couch in my lap or somewhere nearby purring happily and meditating best along with me. Of course, said spouse also freely admitted a week or so back that our girl Bella laid best down on his chest while he was listening to a Nancy Georges hypnosis session – shame on him for not listening to one of mine! ?
Bastien, our youngest rescue, is learning to be a terrific hypnosis assistant. He’ll either curl up in my lap or next to my clients during a hypnotherapy session to work out best down for the 40 minutes or so, purring the entire time. and while he irritates his sister felines, Bella and Bijoux, because he’s so young, he is such a momma’s young boy that he tries to do whatever I’m doing. If that implies meditating, he’s best there with me. And, thankfully, my clients love him.
I wish I knew what’s going thru their minds when they curl up with me, but I know the soft purr and warm body only help to enhance my focus. Somehow, they just know the best spot and the best level to help you achieve that ideal moment of Zen.
Mine never interrupt; none of them ever have.
calmness? Sagesse, an angel kitty now, was the only one who helped me through those late nights as a first time mom. She’d learned how to calm and meditate with me when she was a kitten, so, when I needed it most, she was best there next to me vibrating that same purr, in the same spot. She helped me make it through those first weeks. Gabe, our hunter, hit the same note when it was time for me to let him cross over. I wasn’t ready, but he was, and he let me know with that soft purr on just the best note.
So, how do you meditate with your cat? (I haven’t tried this with dogs, but please do and let us know the results!) Some are naturals…some require some guidance. Thankfully, mine have all gravitated best to it, but that may be because we make it such an intrinsic part of our household or it’s such a part of my nature, I only attract those who are inclined to be good about it too.
First, create a space for yourself that you are going to use consistently to meditate. This is a must, whether you’re trying to get your 4-legged to cooperate or not. It helps to set your subconscious up for success when you’re ready to sit down to focus. I use my couch and a cross-legged position. My body naturally falls into a receptive mode and starts to relax. My spouse will meditate in bed and the cats are fine with it. (They refuse to participate if I’m in bed and meditating…instead I get the meows and the growls.) wherever it is, make it consistent.
Next, start to introduce soft music when you’re out of the house, and they are much more naturally at rest. use harps, strings, nature sounds. Note: DO NOT use music with BIRDS! They start stalking the CD player or the TV. I’ve viewed it happen!
Next, use that same music they’ve been listening to during day for your relaxation/meditation sessions. You will see they start to quietly unwind and come to curl up next to you as your breathing evens out. many will want to touch you in some way, so they may lie in your lap or next to you. Do NOT give in to to the need to acknowledge their presence. NO petting. If you must, lay a hand on them and keep it still. remain focused on your meditation.
And, just breathe.
Open your eyes whenever you’re ready.
You can see our cat family at – this is our hidden yet dedicated site to all those who are familiar in our lives. I don’t post up often, but they are integral to our family.
For those interested in a Guided meditation with their feline family members, please, post up! I’ll create one to share!
Stacia D. Kelly, PhD, MHt takes a whole mind-body-spirit method to health and well-being and teaches her clients to do the same. She is the Mind-Body-Fusion Specialist. Breathe. Focus. Achieve. She is a Master certified medical hypnotherapist, a 1st degree black belt, and spends way too much time with her nose in a book. She writes paranormal romances with a very hypnotic style and tries to inject humor in all her non-fiction writing. She plays doorman (woman) to three cats while the young one is off to school and the spouse is all over the state for either the day job or a band. Stacia is also the founder of CatKlaw, Inc., a creative services Company, and Mind-Body-Spirit Works, a Holistic health Practice.
Stacia is providing one of her guided relaxations titled unwind into Being as a totally free download.
Ingrid King
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12 comments on Meditating with Your Cat
pskchoudary says:
May 17, 2013 at 4:24 am
thanks for the reply Ms.Ingrid, I appreciate it!!..
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pskchoudary says:
May 15, 2013 at 8:21 am
Hi!
I am KRISHNA, a few days back as i was meditating inside the prnull
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