heartmath meditation for covid

by Karen Bruno, PT, DPT

Restrictions, social isolation, financial concerns and disruption to our “normal” have impacted everyone. Here is a short process to assist you in connecting inwardly and connecting with others to boost your spirit, lift your confidence, support your immune system and build resilience. Through connecting to our heart’s intelligence and guidance, we can practice caring and assisting one another to uplift, inspire and support ourselves and others.

Here is my intention for you: may you take good care of yourself; may you be happy; may you be full of love; may you be blessed with health and vitality; may you live a life of peace and harmony; may you experience true joy and fulfillment; may you be free from suffering of every kind; may you live your life with ease and grace; may you live your life to the fullest extent and may you share that with all others.

The following  process is from the Heartmath Institute Global Coherence Initiative. 

Care Focus – Rise of the Human Spirit

1. Breathe feelings of peace and love through your heart area for a few minutes to set a calm and genuine tone.

2. Feel your heart connecting with others who are sending compassionate care to all who are suffering the challenges of this virus. See the power of the collective amplifying the effectiveness of your care.

3. Let’s send our most sincere appreciation, love and compassion to all the front‑line providers and those helping behind the scenes while risking their lives. See them surrounded by love, compassion and resilience as they serve selflessly.

4. Now, envision these times inspiring deeper connections and more harmonious cooperation among people for the good of the whole. See humanity transitioning into the crucial importance of love, compassion, cooperation and heart‑felt service, for creating the new world that we now stand at the door of.
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5. Let us send all the families and friends who have lost loved ones our deepest compassionate care and heart warmth, for they bear the most suffering and pain that is being experienced. Then honor and appreciate all the souls who have lost or are losing their lives as we share this. They are all heroes. Desire the highest best for them on their next journey.​

*Karen leads our individualized meditation program, which can be done in person or via telehealth.