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'Balance' is a state of being that we choose. In this Meditation, discover how to mindfully assess what is happening around you and still focus your mind on what you are choosing to focus on. Let the spaces (pauses) between the inhalation and the exhalation be what you bring your attention to. The space between your inhalation and exhalation is the space in which you find and live in 'balance'. Notice how beautiful and easy it is to bring your attention back into the present moment - and to how you feel - now.

'Each morning before you do anything else, hold gratitude.' Gratitude is the path to happiness, inner peace and joy.  In gratitude we feel blessed, we are reminded of the many blessings of life that are ours to witness, to enjoy, - to live as. This is one of my favourite meditations, in part because it is such a wonderful experience to begin each day. Music Credit: Eternell, "landing in being" Namaste  xo - dorothy

"Here in the comfort of rest, my body eases into deep sleep." Join me in this practice to manifest sleep; to witness how the body comes to peaceful rest as you release thoughts; as you let go of expectation, and as you bring into your presence the allowing of each part of your body to relax....

In this meditation, experience your ability to awaken through your awareness of what is 'true'.  Dharmata is: the intrinsic nature of things as they are.  Discover your true nature - your dharmata.  This is such a moving, beautiful and gentle meditation for learning and witnessing much about your authentic self.   xo dorothy

Helpful guidance for peaceful sleep - now.  All you need is to find a comfortable posture and to close your eyes.  Be guided into deep restful sleep with me.  Namaste!  xo Music:  Hollan Holmes - 'The inevitability of Change'

This practice of Yoga Nidra guides you into a state of deep relaxation, allowing the body and mind to heal and repair.   Practice this whilst doing your best to remain awake and attentive; following my guidance as you bring presence into each moment; as you hold awareness as we move through the parts of the body and as you choose a sankalpa or intention, inspired by your deepest wisdom. Yoga Nidra is a little-known ancient meditation technique explained as transformational sleep.  It evokes within you brainwave states similar to those in sleep, where the biology of your body is able to disengage from thoughts.

We train our mind by what we tell it.  What we say to our self becomes what we believe.  We retrain our mind to believe in our self by holding the feeling first of something that we believe to be true - a positive aspect of our self - so that we can identify what this feeling "feels like".  This is the first part of our retraining.  We then work with envisioning and feeling successful of whatever we doubt.  In this way we focus on the positive outcome of what we desire instead of the fear or doubt. This meditation is best experienced in its entirety to allow for the full effects of its teachings.  Please use this meditation often to anchor your new feelings of confidence and to retrain how you think.  Namaste!!  with love, dorothy Music Credit: Kevin Kendle - 'Oceans'

Whenever there is occasion for worry or self doubt we can feel immobilized, afraid of our steps forward - that they may be wrong or undeserving.   What are the ways in which you might release doubt, uncertainty, or any inaccurate perceptions you may hold about yourself? Experience this meditation to help you align your heart with truth; to release and shed worry and self doubt, and to be present and focused on the deliberate actions that wield confidence, kindness, and your highest potential for good. Thank you so much for listening everyone!   Namaste xo dorothy

"Here in the comfort of rest, my body eases into deep sleep." Join me in this practice to manifest sleep; to witness how the body comes to peaceful rest as you release thoughts; as you let go of expectation, and as you bring into your presence the allowing of each part of your body to relax....

Let yourself be guided into sleep as you soften and quiet your mind, and as you breathe with awareness to your experience.  I wish you deep relaxation and a guided path into sleep - softly and gently in this beautiful expression of love fostered unto you.  Namaste!  xo MUSIC: Kalimba Meditation - Eternell

Helpful guidance for peaceful sleep - now.  All you need is to find a comfortable posture and to close your eyes.  Be guided into deep restful sleep with me.  Namaste!  xo Music:  Hollan Holmes - 'The inevitability of Change'

Let yourself be guided into sleep as you soften and quiet your mind, and as you breathe with awareness to your experience.  I wish you deep relaxation and a guided path into sleep - softly and gently in this beautiful expression of love fostered unto you.  Namaste!  xo MUSIC: Kalimba Meditation - Eternell

This is a wonderful meditation for quietening our mind when our mind is racing - when our thoughts are scattered - for refocusing our attention, and when we want to have clarity of mind, and calmness in mind and body. One of the simplest things we can do to create calmness is to focus our attention inward. As you bring your awareness inward onto your breath you begin to cultivate stillness, focus, attention onto a single thing. Our mind begins to slow, we begin to feel calmer; we realize we can gentle change how we feel by paying attention to how we breathe.

A powerful guided meditation to provide and assist with self-healing of your inner child - your 'younger self'. Discover how to ask questions of your inner child in meditation and to sense and 'hear' your answers. This is one important way of being able to connect with the younger version of yourself, and to provide the needs of your inner child - 'now'.  As you care for the needs of your inner child - and particularly needs that are similar to those that may not have been properly cared for at an earlier time - you experience healing, love, and validation. This is a beautiful and healing process for revealing how we can heal our past.   With much love, xo dorothy

"As your body relaxes, it will naturally ease into sleep; into deep slumber." - dorothy ratusny Let this be your new 'go to' Meditation for relaxing into sleep 😉 Namaste! 💜 dorothy Music Credit: Eternell 'Dawn' and 'Planes'

As much change as we are all experiencing right now, and during this time of a global pandemic; this meditation reminds us that hope needs to be present for the deliberate teachings of our heart; stirring within us, and rising up; and that we must be the deliberate messages of hope that we honour for our new lives; and for our lives always. Strive to live with hope each day of your life; to feel hope for what is wanted, and for what you are willing to do to make your life better. Namaste! love dorothy

A gentle soothing meditation designed to help you return to sleep should you awaken during your sleep cycle.  Namaste!! xo

In this meditation, you are guided through a beautiful method for co-creating; for seeing your future in your mind - in great detail; and for using your future reality as a canvas for manifesting this in the physical world.  You may wish to use this meditation often to help you hone your ability to build the details of your future ideal - first in your mind. xo  dorothy

For returning to sleep naturally.  This soothing meditation offers 3+ minutes of silence before the 'Aura outro' to ensure you have time to drift gently back into sleep.  Please let this help you return to slumber if you have woken during your sleep state.  Namaste! xo

In this Meditation, you will be guided to merge the powerful energies of your "intention" with breath (life force energy) to co-create the experience that you want and for how you deliberately wish to feel.    This is a perfect Meditation to use upon waking to align yourself with your beautiful spiritual nature.   Namaste!   xo dorothy Find me here: www.dorothyratusny.com

In this sleep hypnosis meditation, you are guided into a state of relaxation; using positive imagery, concentration and focus, to experience a heightened state of awareness; whilst feeling calm and relaxed in your body.  The use of gentle suggestions engage your imagination and allow for soothing impressions that ease you into restful sleep.  Enjoy this each night to help you journey into sleep.  Namaste! xo In a study that has now been published in the scientific journal "Sleep," sleep researchers from the Universities of Zurich and Fribourg have demonstrated that hypnosis has a positive impact on the quality of sleep, to a surprising extent. 

Use mindfulness of breath, and guided visualization to prepare your body and mind for blissful, easy and restful sleep.    xo dorothy

In this meditation you use deliberate words and phrases of love spoken inward and aloud to remind you of your beauty, your greatness, and your capacity to give and receive love.  These are some of the many ways that you can experience the beauty of life - now - in this moment. Let this meditation become one of your favourites! Best if used often and wonderful to begin your day with!  xo dorothy

"When you find peace within yourself, you find it in all situations in the world."  - dorothy ratusny Where do you go to find comfort and peace?  Where is this for you? Join me for a beautiful guided prose meditation - a meditation with gentle directives for contemplation and to experience peace and calm from within.   "Follow your breath into it... be one with it.  Let peace guide you into the next moment."  - Namaste! xo

Let this Prose Meditation open your heart.  Listen to it to begin each day; to evoke a state of love from within; and to witness what it feels like to be of your light.  You may also wish to repeat the prose mantra aloud to engage the energy of your heart. I love you! Namaste! xo 

When you first wake, if you allow your attention to be on the thoughts of your mind then you immediately move yourself out of the experience of the present moment.  You can become distracted by these thoughts and the feelings that arise from them.   Join me in this beautiful 'spoken word' meditation for experiencing the beautiful nature of the present moment - and in allowing yourself to feel the energy of your heart centre.  Focus your attention here as you breathe.  Allow yourself to simply be.  Let this be a sacred ritual of your daily morning practice :)) Namaste!   xo dorothy

This is one of my favourite sleep meditations. It sets you up for calm and relaxation and your body takes over as you drift into deep, healing sleep. Sleep Well…… Sleep Now. Namaste! xo love dorothy

Witness the moments of peace - in the spaces (the pauses) - in between breaths. This is such a simple yet beautiful reminder of how our breathing is intuitive and offers us the comfort of much relaxation and calm - if we allow it. Meant to be experienced and enjoyed.... xo namaste!!

When you are willing to go inward, you find your 'authentic self'.  This is the place of deliberate knowing, of wisdom; of right guidance for living the life that is your perfect dream - your destiny - if you choose it; and what you are most capable of. Please enjoy this gift into embracing all of what you are; your authentic self.  Namaste!! xo MUSIC: Hammock, 'Mute Angels'

In this sleep hypnosis meditation, you are guided into a state of relaxation; using positive imagery, concentration and focus, to experience a heightened state of awareness; whilst feeling calm and relaxed in your body.  The use of gentle suggestions engage your imagination and allow for soothing impressions that ease you into restful sleep.  Enjoy this each night to help you journey into sleep.  Namaste! xo In a study that has now been published in the scientific journal "Sleep," sleep researchers from the Universities of Zurich and Fribourg have demonstrated that hypnosis has a positive impact on the quality of sleep, to a surprising extent. 

This Meditation is meant to help remind you of how to relax into sleep naturally.  Let it be your "go to" for the experience of relaxation and deep sleep.  Namaste! 💜 Background Music: Eternell 'Dawn' and 'Planes'

Words and imagery to feel comfort, ease, and deep relaxation; and to gently lull you into beautiful sleep. Namaste! xo Music: Music for Scattered Light ll by Gapfield

Experience focusing your attention in the present moment; to be able to witness the beauty unfolding in each moment - deliberately.  The Power of NOW is to be witness to the present. Your willingness to live much of your life in the present moment affects the choices you make for your future.  When you place your focus into the present - in NOW - you witness so much. In the NOW you may be observant of how you feel; you may observe with awareness and without judgment; and as you go about your day, you may practice living from this place of NOW - and coming back to NOW often.  All of your power lies in the present moment; for you to choose using your free will. 

A meditation for restful, blissful sleep. In this meditation you allow your body to relax with your breath.  As you are mindful of your breath, you may choose an area of your body in which to experience deep relaxation guiding your inhalation and exhalation into this part of your body.  A perfect and simple meditation for enjoying restful sleep - naturally. Namaste!  xo

This is definitely one of my favourite meditations, in part because it is reminds us of how simple it is to witness our breath; in bringing attention and awareness inward onto our breath - and to witness its soothing effects throughout our being. /// Music: Ben Woods, 'Time' Thank you for joining me in Meditation!  Namaste!!  xo dorothy

In this meditation you learn how to go within for answers - for truth - as a way of discerning what is 'right' and 'best' for you in any given moment. We begin with awareness of our sacral chakra since the sacral chakra is associated with the realm of emotions. It’s the center of our feelings and sensations.  Opening your sacral chakra allows you to “feel” the world around and in you.  As such, it’s an important chakra at the foundation of your feeling of well-being. Next we move to the area of our heart centre (chakra) - to feel the beautiful sacred energy here and to connect with this pure consciousness - to ask and sense the answers of our deepest inner wisdom.  This is a wonderful 'heart opening' meditation as well, reminding us of our ability to connect and relate within, and to experience the wisdom of our inner knowing.  So beautiful indeed!! xo dorothy

Experience the beauty of your breath in the present moment.  Learn how to bring your awareness back to your breath each time your attention moves away from 'this' moment.  This is a perfect meditation in which to practice 'present moment awareness' and to be witness to what you notice without judgment. Namaste everyone!  xo dorothy

The Practice: In this experiential mindfulness meditation, you develop your ability to hold presence; to the simple noticing of life unfolding, moment by moment. The Simplicity: Perfect for when you recognize a need to hold presence in 'now'; and to witness the beauty of life all around you. When you close your eyes, the important thing is to take everything in with your senses.  I hope that you find this meditation to be simple and easy to replicate at any time on your own. 💜

If we are experiencing acute anxiety, it is very difficult to calm our self, and to feel in control.  In this meditation, as you practice being attentive to your breath, you realize how your breathing becomes the mechanism for experiencing calm and inner peace.   With some gentle practice, this is how you come to know how to calm yourself in any moment.  By focusing on your breath, you allow your breathing to slow naturally - and to carry you into calmness and inner peace.   Such a simple meditation and one that I hope you will come back to often whenever you feel anxious. Namaste!!!!  with love, dorothy

This is one of my favourite sleep meditations. It sets you up for calm and relaxation and your body takes over as you drift into deep, healing sleep. Sleep Well…… Sleep Now. Namaste! xo love dorothy

In this guided meditation, you experience how to connect with a younger aspect of yourself, to provide what was needed at that time - and likely what you need in this moment. As you are guided in this meditation, notice how your attention and love directed towards your inner child has the remarkable effects of healing the past, and offering what you need in 'this' moment. Music: Powerful Relaxing Delta Sleep & Healing Music Brain Waves For Deep Relaxation Therapy by AFwcxx

This is a perfect Meditation for discovering how to cultivate your natural state of inner peace... and calm. Please use this meditation often to experience this blissful state...deliberately.  Sat Nam!  xo dorothy  

Words and imagery to feel comfort, ease, and deep relaxation; and to gently lull you into beautiful sleep. Namaste! xo Music: Music for Scattered Light ll by Gapfield

Experience the art and beauty of stillness in your mind and body so that you may experience a deeper calm that exists within you.  *This is so simple and so soothing :)) xo dorothy

A Mindfulness Meditation to calm body and mind using breath, your connection with your heart centre, and a word that depicts for you what will be most soothing.  Use this meditation to feel calm wherever you are, beautiful ones!  Namaste! xo Music: Eternell, Kalimba Ambiance.

We can return to experiencing our natural state of happiness first by being mindful of when we have moved out of this inherent state.  In this meditation, discover the simplest way to return to your natural state of happiness easily.  As you allow your inner wisdom to guide you - you learn how to let go of what feeling(s) you no longer wish to hold, and to choose instead how you wish to feel. Feel happiness - NOW - easily :)) Namaste! xo dorothy

In this Meditation for Mindfulness, discover the magical "space" between your inhalation and exhalation breath as a place to dwell in stillness, in calm, and - in bringing your awareness and attention into the present moment.  One of my favourite meditations to experience!  xo dorothy 

Practice curating gratitude each morning as mindfulness of what you are thankful of, and of what you appreciate. Notice how gratitude allows you to immediately feel positive affect and inner contentment - and to return to the present moment. This is a wonderful way to begin each day - and to curate throughout your day as you are attentive to what you are grateful of. MUSIC: Adam Nickey, 'perfect destiny'

We can return to experiencing our natural state of happiness first by being mindful of when we have moved out of this inherent state.  In this meditation, discover the simplest way to return to your natural state of happiness easily.  As you allow your inner wisdom to guide you - you learn how to let go of what feeling(s) you no longer wish to hold, and to choose instead how you wish to feel. Feel happiness - NOW - easily :)) Namaste! xo dorothy

"Witness the stillness that exists - in the brief moments between each expanded 'in-breath' and each glorious letting go of 'out-breath'.  Be the stillness that exists after each exhalation and before you take a new 'in-breath'.  Let the motion of breath flow as you are present to it."                                                        - Namaste! With gratitude and love, dorothy MUSIC: Solarsoul 'event horizon original'

A mindful meditation... on how to feel calm using your breath.  Namaste!! xo Music Credit: Kepler 452b - Original Mix

This is an extraordinary way to improve your body image as you hold gratitude and love; and as you awaken the power of manifesting and metamorphosis, and great healing. Even as you may seek to improve upon aspects of yourself, the secret is to appreciate and witness the perfection of your body as it is now.

Prayer is a form of direct communication with the divine - it is the beautiful way in which we access sacred wisdom, truth, and it is how we experience the most profound source of spiritual love. The blessings that we feel when we open our self to this sacred wisdom are paramount to the wisdom that we continue to have access to; that continues to be our measure of sacred trust - revealing the gift - that we are all connected the moment that we feel compassion and love towards another.  We create this connection - we open our self to it by our desire to relate; to care; to love. Prayer helps remind us of our oneness with all of life; that we all are truly a reflection of the love that resides within us.  Prayer helps open us to this sacred connection with the divine and the knowing that we are this incredible oneness and beauty of love unfolding - of love in service of others - of simply being love. Please join me in this sacred meditation on prayer. all my love, dorothy Music Credit: Stellardrone, 'Galaxies'

Experience a simple and effective way to regulate your breath that instantly slows your breathing rate, blood pressure and heart rate - allowing you relief from anxiety.  Witness your breath in this deliberate way and regain control, releasing anxiety.  This will help so much if you suffer from anxiety!  Namaste!  xo dorothy

Practice the deliberate ways in which you can feel grounded - by connecting with the earth, and releasing what thoughts, feelings, and cravings you no longer need.  Experience a state of inner calm and peace from which you can make 'right' and healthy choices - mindfully.  Being deliberate and mindful in your breathing helps you to feel the beautiful effects of being nourished and sustained - without food.  It also helps you to be present to how you feel and what you may be using food for - when you are not experiencing true hunger.  Its helpful if you can use this meditation on occasions when you are not feeling an urge to eat - so that you can explore feeling comfort and relaxation using your breath - deliberately. Let this meditation become a helpful tool for reclaiming your true intentions in 'this moment' and for helping you make conscious choices in your eating that you are 'in control' of.  xo dorothy

Discover how to effortlessly return to the 'now', to simply be - using your breath as your focus - and as a way of returning to the present moment.  Simple - and very effective.  Use this meditation often as a helpful way of releasing unwanted thoughts and to 'be' present-mindful-attentive. namaste! xo dorothy

Witness the moments of peace - in the spaces (the pauses) - in between breaths. This is such a simple yet beautiful reminder of how our breathing is intuitive and offers us the comfort of much relaxation and calm - if we allow it. Meant to be experienced and enjoyed.... xo namaste!!

A Mindfulness Meditation to calm body and mind using breath, your connection with your heart centre, and a word that depicts for you what will be most soothing.  Use this meditation to feel calm wherever you are, beautiful ones!  Namaste! xo

"Hope is the path of your heart open to love." - dorothy ratusny This meditation of hope reminds you of your perfect inner sanctuary; because hope is what guides you through your darkest moments, through confusion, uncertainty and chaos.  Hope leads you to the light; to the deepest yearnings your heart calls out for. Join me in this prose meditation of contemplation and to instill hope and love.  Namaste!  xo

SAMADHI: to collect or bring together, concentration, unification of the mind; 'one-pointedness of mind' (in Buddhism).  It is how we lay the groundwork of our meditation practice; of observing without judging - simply being aware. In this traditional meditation we use breath as our point of focus.  We learn to deepen our practice of observing without judging - simply being aware.

Discover how to experience your authentic state of happiness as you hold attention in the present moment.  Then...apply this practice to the rest of your waking moment!! Namaste! xo dorothy

In this meditation, you anchor the feelings of peace, inner contentment, and love. Return home to your heart center; to what you are each time that you need to remember, and to feel your true power.  Namaste! 💜

In meditation we can acknowledge our need for forgiving self, for acknowledging our 'humanness', and for releasing thoughts we hold that continue to cause our suffering,  Let me guide you through a simple yet powerful means of 'self-forgiveness' in this beautiful meditation. Let forgiveness be the way in which you honour yourself with love, compassion, patience and kindness.  In this meditation using visualization, experience the freedom that comes with love directed inward, of generosity of spirit, - in forgiveness.      xo dorothy

This is an extraordinary way to improve your body image as you hold gratitude and love; and as you awaken the power of manifesting and metamorphosis, and great healing. To truly love your body as it is, begins the journey into wholeness.  This meditation on how to love and appreciate your body comes at a time when we all may seek greater presence in the witnessing of our perfect nature as we are; through eyes of eternal gratitude rather than judgment and criticism. Even as you may seek to improve upon aspects of yourself, the secret is to appreciate and witness the perfection of your body as it is now.

Practice and deepen your ability to focus attention on your breath with these simple strategies.  This is how you can enjoy greater focus - deliberately - in many other places in your life. 

"Hope is the path of your heart open to love." - dorothy ratusny This meditation of hope reminds you of your perfect inner sanctuary; because hope is what guides you through your darkest moments, through confusion, uncertainty and chaos.  Hope leads you to the light; to the deepest yearnings your heart calls out for. Join me in this prose meditation of contemplation and to instill hope and love.  Namaste!  xo

Join me in this meditation for witnessing present moment awareness - mindfulness.  Breathe in the light of a new day on its way to you.  Breathe this into your heart.  Hold gratitude of this day; for your life to be what you feel in your heart. Let this gratitude and love inspire all of your choices as you begin this day; as you live each day. Namaste! xo ///MUSIC: Kip Mazuy 'Paramatman'

Experience inner peace deliberately as you choose a point of focus within your body and as you hold attention and awareness here.  As you allow your breath to be directed into this area, feel the sensations of peacefulness throughout your body.

Inspiration is what you feel through your senses; through taking in the beauty of life that you are willing to notice; and by allowing your heart open in delight, in wonder, in the deliberate choosing of your soul to be stirred; to cultivate presence, and to flow with the deliberate joy that you are witness to. In this meditation on inspiration; the sixth and final of this Meditation Series, we delve into one of the most pleasant human experiences.  Together with the previous week's episodes of hope, forgiveness, compassion, self-love, and peace,    inspiration illuminates the path for living from you heart; from living fluid; mind and heart aligned toward the sacred action that will manifest into form; birthing inspired thought paradigms into what creative pursuits become the beauty and inspirations of your life. Please enjoy this talk and meditation and have a look for the others in this very special series.  Namaste!

Experience the simplicity of connecting with your heart center using your breath.  Beyond a physical organ of your body, your heart is an incredible force field that contains the same type of neurons that are found in the brain.  Research tells us that heart is an incredible source of inspired knowing and wisdom; all that is needed is to become quiet, to place attention here, to experience your divine connection.  "Peaceful, soothing; a gentle reminder that you are never alone." Namaste! xo - dorothy

Learn how to cultivate and experience the energy of love in your heart centre using visualization and breath awareness.

A magical journey of enchantment into the forest; this prose meditation allows the listener to follow using their imagination; whilst listening to the beautiful sounds of the forest.  Best used with earbuds.  Uplifting, soothing, tranquil and peaceful!  A great calming meditation for those who would like a break from their busy day! Namaste! xo

Happiness, contentment, calm, and inner peace are your 'natural states of being'.  You simply need to return to these blissful states and the present moment whenever you notice you have moved away from them. This meditation is a simple and beautiful experience of how we can simply 'be' happiness as our natural authentic state - easily.  This one is so powerful for witnessing yourself (by choice) - as happy. Feel free to use this daily and whenever you need to move yourself into our natural state of contentment and happiness!  Namaste!  xo dorothy

In mindfulness of breath, you attend to the moments when you have been distracted; and you simply notice.  You then return to awareness - and to being present.  A wonderful meditation to remind you of the importance of breath to focus the mind; and to be mindful in the present moment.  Namaste!! xo

Learn and experience how to change your current state of being into one of your choosing - and to maintain this new state with ease! We begin by first noticing how we presently feel and our felt sensations without "needing" to change them.  We are mindful - attentive to what we notice - without judgement.  Then, in full acceptance with how we feel - we discover the process for changing our state of being first by deciding - using the present tense - to state your desired way of feeling & being.  We manifest this new state by feeling how we want to feel now - expressing our desires using the present tense and as we connect with the energy of our heart centre.   Use this meditation often to help you feel the way you truly want :)) Namaste everyone! xo

A simple method for allowing your breath to guide you back into your natural state of calm, contentment, and inner peace; 'breathe'... Namaste!! xo

A simple mindfulness experience with sounds of nature to help you practice the focus of your mind onto your breath, and to witness your ability to be present in 'this' moment. After experiencing this meditation, consider going outdoors where you can practice the art of being present with your breath and also aware of the sounds you hear in your environment; noting that we can be aware of sounds, and yet we can continue to hold our focus where we choose. You may also wish to practice going back and forth between holding attention onto your breath, and then in nature. This helps you to gain greater control over your mind and where you have chosen to place your attention. namaste! love, dorothy

Experience with me, the truth in your heart and the means by which you can discern between the thoughts of your mind and the true wisdom of what you know in your heart centre. Practice how to receive your inner wisdom - "your truth" so that you can make all of the 'right' and 'best' decisions for your life.  This is such a powerful meditation for inducing the knowledge of our intuitive knowing - our highest self.   Namaste everyone! xo dorothy

"When you find peace within yourself, you find it in all situations in the world."  - dorothy ratusny Where do you go to find comfort and peace?  Where is this for you? Join me for a beautiful guided prose meditation - a meditation with gentle directives for contemplation and to experience peace and calm from within.   "Follow your breath into it... be one with it.  Let peace guide you into the next moment."  - Namaste! xo

Let this meditation help you to return to a beautiful, relaxing deep sleep - perfect when you wake in the middle of the night - and to help you easily and beautifully...fall asleep. One of my favorites :)) xo dorothy

As much change as we are all experiencing right now, and during this time of a global pandemic; this meditation reminds us that hope needs to be present for the deliberate teachings of our heart; stirring within us, and rising up; and that we must be the deliberate messages of hope that we honour for our new lives; and for our lives always. Strive to live with hope each day of your life; to feel hope for what is wanted, and for what you are willing to do to make your life better. Namaste! love dorothy

We train our mind by what we tell it.  What we say to our self becomes what we believe.  We retrain our mind to believe in our self by holding the feeling first of something that we believe to be true - a positive aspect of our self - so that we can identify what this feeling "feels like".  This is the first part of our retraining.  We then work with envisioning and feeling successful of whatever we doubt.  In this way we focus on the positive outcome of what we desire instead of the fear or doubt. This meditation is best experienced in its entirety to allow for the full effects of its teachings.  Please use this meditation often to anchor your new feelings of confidence and to retrain how you think.  Namaste!!  with love, dorothy

Your journey into self-forgiveness begins here:  Listen to this prose meditation when you can be alone and able to reflect on your life; on what you need to forgive and on the feelings of peace that rise up, that fill your heart; that allow you to feel relief, to have comfort, to remember that you are an incredible being. "Your forgiveness becomes permission to choose the actions that will illuminate your inherent goodness." - dorothy ratusny Self-forgiveness often occurs as layers lifting from our being.  You may need to forgive yourself for something now, and then recognize that there is more that you want to forgive.  Please use this meditation again as a part of your journey into self-care, self-healing and self-love.  Namaste! xo

A most simple guided meditation if you wish to breathe with mindful awareness. Here I share with you a secret (or two) for how you may use your breath to guide you into mindfulness – with ease. MUSIC: Eternell ‘Still Light’

When we practice holding love in our being, we do so in part because of the incredible effects that we feel - (e.g. the energy, the beauty, the expansiveness - the joy).  In this meditation, experience the energy of divine (unconditional) sacred love felt most powerfully within you - and between you and another.  Curate this beautiful experience - and allow yourself to feel it and simultaneously direct it towards another whenever you choose.

'Calmness may be best felt as your out breath.'  Witness the calm as you focus on the natural rhythm of your breath, softening, soothing - in your body.  Use this meditation any time you need to feel calm in mind and body.  Namaste!! xo Music Credit: slam duck kepler 452b (original mix)

SOME HELPFUL NOTES ABOUT WHAT MAKES MEDITATION SO BENEFICIAL... Any type of deep, slow diaphragmatic breathing — during which you visualize filling up the lower part of your lungs just above your belly button like a balloon, and then exhaling slowly — is going to stimulate your vagus nerve, activate your parasympathetic nervous system, and improve your heart rate variability (HRV).  The brain interprets your diaphragmatic breathing as a sign to calm the body, and does so - quite instantly. Some people make time every day to practice diaphragmatic breathing as part of a yoga or mindfulness meditation routine.  Others take a deep and conscious breath when they catch themselves feeling anxious or "panicky," as a simple and immediate strategy for when they want to gain perspective, or wish to relieve some frustration.  All of these applications of diaphragmatic breathing are very helpful. Join me in this full length meditation, 'Meditate with Me' to experience a helpful meditation that you'll want to keep as a part of your regular practice.  Namaste!! Music Credit: Jeff Pearce 2013 (sample)

In Buddhism, Sati (from Pali: सति; from Sanskrit: स्मृति smṛti) is mindfulness or awareness. It is this spiritual or psychological faculty of indriya meaning: physical strength or ability of the senses, that forms an essential part of Buddhist practice. Sati is the path and the destination of awareness and of 'remembering'; as in to remember presence and attention.  In part two of this three part series, we focus on breath counting.  We use mindfulness to bring presence into this moment as we count an equal number of 'in-breaths' and 'out-breaths'; before gently giving rise to a natural progression of longer and slowed out-breaths, to quiet and calm the body and mind further.  Mindfulness is a practice of pure observation in the absence of judgment. When you are ready, please join me in part three of Sati (Mindfulness)- 'Words of light and love'. Namaste!! xo

In Buddhism, Sati (from Pali: सति; from Sanskrit: स्मृति smṛti) is mindfulness or awareness. It is this spiritual or psychological faculty of indriya meaning: physical strength or ability of the senses, that forms an essential part of Buddhist practice. Sati is the path and the destination of awareness and of 'remembering'; as in to remember presence and attention.  In this final Part Three of 'Sati' - Mindfulness meditation, we begin with softening into our breath; to notice, and to hold observation.  Mindfulness is a practice of pure observation in the absence of judgment. From here, consider what words of light and love you may say to yourself with every in-breath and out-breath.  Continue to be watchful of all that you notice; to bring mindful attention to the words spoken inside your mind or perhaps aloud and to hold presence of this experience.  This is your state of pure awareness.  This is your path now to this moment and the next.  So well done! 💜 Much love!  Namaste!

Cultivate the feeling of calm and alertness in your mind and body by focusing on an inner place of stillness within you.  Discover how you can direct your breath and attention into and out from this place of stillness and experience calm within you - ever so beautifully.

The Practice: In this experiential mindfulness meditation, you develop your ability to hold presence; to the simple noticing of life unfolding, moment by moment. The Simplicity: Perfect for when you recognize a need to hold presence in 'now'; and to witness the beauty of life all around you. When you close your eyes, the important thing is to take everything in with your senses.  I hope that you find this meditation to be simple and easy to replicate at any time on your own. 💜

Breathwalk is the science of combining specific patterns of breathing synchronized with your walking steps and enhanced with the art of directed, meditative attention. In this technique you link your breath to the rhythm of your steps.  This conscious linkage engages the mind, especially if you use a mantra to help connect your breath and steps.  This practice (exercise) is both relaxing and energizing at the same time.   Resource: Gurucharan Singh Khalsa, author of BreathWalk (book)

'Calmness may be best felt as your out breath.'  Witness the calm as you focus on the natural rhythm of your breath, softening, soothing - in your body.  Use this meditation any time you need to feel calm in mind and body.  Namaste!! xo Music Credit: slam duck kepler 452b (original mix)

In this meditation, experience how to alleviate pain and promote healing, comfort and relief.  We use breath, directing it into the area of our body that needs to feel relief or be healed.  Important is to allow for deeper breaths than what you typically experience; and feel the oxygenated air circulate your body.  From here we become mindful of what we are bringing into our body to support its healing and relief using our intuitive voice (our inner wisdom). Please use this meditation often to provide relief from all pain symptoms and overall healing.  xo dorothy

In this meditation, you anchor the feelings of peace, inner contentment, and love. Return home to your heart center; to what you are each time that you need to remember, and to feel your true power.  Namaste!

This practice of Yoga Nidra guides you into a state of deep relaxation, allowing the body and mind to heal and repair.   Practice this whilst doing your best to remain awake and attentive; following my guidance as you bring presence into each moment; as you hold awareness as we move through the parts of the body and as you choose a sankalpa or intention, inspired by your deepest wisdom. Yoga Nidra is a little-known ancient meditation technique explained as transformational sleep.  It evokes within you brainwave states similar to those in sleep, where the biology of your body is able to disengage from thoughts.

This is a beautiful four-part Meditation.  Allow yourself to experience each stage, feeling the sensations, feeling the release of tension and worry, and for allowing your body to relax, your mind to soften, and for experiencing the deliberate transformation from anxiety into calm.  Namaste everyone!  xo dorothy

This is an unstructured and 'open' practice for you to be attentive to breath as you experience 5 minutes of mindfulness.  This is a great meditation to experience and observe what you are attentive to during mindfulness, and as you may wish to begin meditation practice without guidance.   The meditation closes with my voice and a reminder of how the practice of mindfulness helps us to use our conscious choice to experience the richness of each moment, and to know our self intimately and with confidence.

A meditation for restful, blissful sleep. In this meditation you allow your body to relax with your breath.  As you are mindful of your breath, you may choose an area of your body in which to experience deep relaxation guiding your inhalation and exhalation into this part of your body.  A perfect and simple meditation for enjoying restful sleep - naturally. Namaste!  xo

Relationships may be healed as you offer forgiveness to another, and as you offer forgiveness unto yourself. Your relationships may heal over a period of time, they may heal as you make peace with the situation, or the person even if you do not wish to continue in the relationship. Important to know is that you make the decision to heal a relationship and from this you choose a different path, one of infinite pace - of sacred inspired kindness and love, and one in which you release the past; release what you have been carrying about that has happened that no longer serves you. Please enjoy the ideas and inspiration offered in this meditation to help heal your relationships!  Namaste!  xo /// Music: Hammock 'mute angels'

Your journey into self-forgiveness begins here:  Listen to this prose meditation when you can be alone and able to reflect on your life; on what you need to forgive and on the feelings of peace that rise up, that fill your heart; that allow you to feel relief, to have comfort, to remember that you are an incredible being. "Your forgiveness becomes permission to choose the actions that will illuminate your inherent goodness." - dorothy ratusny Self-forgiveness often occurs as layers lifting from our being.  You may need to forgive yourself for something now, and then recognize that there is more that you want to forgive.  Please use this meditation again as a part of your journey into self-care, self-healing and self-love.  Namaste! xo

Hope is here. It is here in all things. It is of your infinite wonder as love. Hope rises up. Hope rises up. It is in each one of us. This prose meditation is uplifting and spiritual. It reminds you that hope is always a part of you; that you can draw on it when needed to fill you with its beautiful wisdom and grace. At this time (during a global pandemic), and when you need to feel certain of hope; of how it guides you towards what you desire; for change, for growth, for all things; let this simple meditation instill new hope; renewed hope for all that you aspire to and desire most. - With all of my love, dorothy

This meditation is to help remind you of your natural state of: happiness, calm, contentment, and inner peace.  Experience how to return to your natural state using mindful (conscious) breathing, and  the energy of your heart centre to connect with your spiritual (divine) nature. Use this meditation often to return to your natural state of happiness - easily.  Namaste!  xo dorothy Music Credit: "Final Wave" from the Album 'Ashaneen' by Piotr Janeczek (such beautiful music!! Thank you Piotr!!)

In Buddhism, Sati (from Pali: सति; from Sanskrit: स्मृति smṛti) is mindfulness or awareness. It is this spiritual or psychological faculty of indriya meaning: physical strength or ability of the senses, that forms an essential part of Buddhist practice. Sati is the path and the destination of awareness and of 'remembering'; as in to remember presence and attention.  In this final Part Three of 'Sati' - Mindfulness meditation, we begin with softening into our breath; to notice, and to hold observation.  Mindfulness is a practice of pure observation in the absence of judgment. From here, consider what words of light and love you may say to yourself with every in-breath and out-breath.  Continue to be watchful of all that you notice; to bring mindful attention to the words spoken inside your mind or perhaps aloud and to hold presence of this experience.  This is your state of pure awareness.  This is your path now to this moment and the next.  So well done! 💜 Much love!  Namaste!

Let this Prose Meditation open your heart.  Listen to it to begin each day; to evoke a state of love from within; and to witness what it feels like to be of your light.  You may also wish to repeat the prose mantra aloud to engage the energy of your heart. I love you! Namaste! xo 

This is an intro of a track that is featured on my Life Coaching WISDOM Channel here on AURA. Check it out! ...and then visit the Life Coaching WISDOM Channel for more practices on living your best life. Namaste! xo

An 'I AM" affirmative mantra to support your recovery and healing; to provide nourishment and self-love; and the wisdom of strength and resilience. 💜  This is a powerful and beautiful meditative Mantra. I hope you feel it!!   with love, dorothy

When we learn to self soothe using healthy means, we feel peaceful, calm, and connected to our inner nature.  Use this gentle breath meditation as a helpful way of soothing your self, and of providing self love and nourishment.  Namaste xo /// MUSIC: Endless Journey by Gray

This meditation is to help remind you of your natural state of: happiness, calm, contentment, and inner peace.  Here I would like to help you experience how to return to your natural state. Mindful (conscious) breathing can be a reminder of what we choose to bring in and what we release, with our breath.  In this meditation, experience the release of whatever thoughts, emotions, and other aspects which keep us 'out of' our natural state of happiness.  Discover how to use mindfulness of breath to consciously choose what you wish to hold onto - including how you wish to feel. In this meditation, you also experience the energy of your heart centre as a helpful way of connecting with your spiritual (divine) nature. Use this meditation often to return to your natural state of happiness - easily.  Namaste!  xo dorothy

Experience the simplicity of connecting with your heart center using your breath.  Beyond a physical organ of your body, your heart is an incredible force field that contains the same type of neurons that are found in the brain.  Research tells us that heart is an incredible source of inspired knowing and wisdom; all that is needed is to become quiet, to place attention here, to experience your divine connection.  "Peaceful, soothing; a gentle reminder that you are never alone." Namaste! xo - dorothy

A wonderful 'first' guided meditation if you are new to the practice or a gentle reminder of the simplicity of meditation and how you may experience it easily in your life.  SOME HELPFUL NOTES ABOUT WHAT MAKES MEDITATION SO BENEFICIAL... Any type of deep, slow diaphragmatic breathing — during which you visualize filling up the lower part of your lungs just above your belly button like a balloon, and then exhaling slowly — is going to stimulate your vagus nerve, activate your parasympathetic nervous system, and improve your heart rate variability (HRV).  The brain interprets your diaphragmatic breathing as a sign to calm the body, and does so - quite instantly. Some people make time every day to practice diaphragmatic breathing as part of a yoga or mindfulness meditation routine.  Others take a deep and conscious breath when they catch themselves feeling anxious or "panicky," as a simple and immediate strategy for when they want to gain perspective, or wish to relieve some frustration.  All of these applications of diaphragmatic breathing are very helpful. Join me in this sampling of 'Meditate with Me' to experience a helpful meditation that you'll want to keep as a part of your regular practice.  Namaste!! Music Credit: Jeff Pearce 2013 (sample)

In sacred breathing, we examine and experience our breath as more than simply the air we breathe.  We experience breath as life force energy; as sacred oneness with all living things.  In this meditation, experience what it means to breathe acknowledging the wisdom of divine sacred breath.    xo dorothy

This is a helpful way to become skilled at returning your awareness to the present moment; and to living far more of your life aware and awake. In this guided meditation, you practice being mindful - attentive to the present moment as you witness the presence of your breath, as you focus your attention deliberately here; and as you return to your breathing each time you move out of the present moment. Namaste! xo MUSIC: Susperiaelectrica, 'a day dream'

A beautiful and soothing meditation, awakening your connection within - to your heart centre - and your Heart Chakra - using breath as the mechanism for your awareness.  Perfect for relaxing into sleep, for feeling connected to your higher self - and for feeling a sense of calm and inner peace. Namaste!!  xo dorothy Music Credit: Grey Sky Therapy with Healing Binaural Waves and Sounds of Rain

Experience the true nature of what you are....as a being of love.

We can find ways to fill our life with MORE love; and to receive and feel more love easily.  In this meditation we use imagery to feel the energy of our heart as love; and to feel this energy throughout our body.  This is one of my personal favourites and a beautiful experience to enjoy.  Namaste!  xo dorothy

In your 3 minute mindfulness breath, experience what it means to be mindful.  Mindfulness defined is: 'being aware, reflective, being of presence, observant, attentive to what 'is', and curious with compassion.'  It is focused attention, non-doing, actively tuning into each moment in an effort to be awake and aware. Your mindfulness practice teaches you how to become self-aware, proactive, 'in-control', and for learning about yourself.  Together, let's experience a wonderful, blissful 3 minutes of breathing!  xo dorothy

The word Sati (from Pali: सति; from Sanskrit: स्मृति = smṛti)  is mindfulness or awareness. It is the spiritual or psychological faculty of "indriya" meaning: physical strength or ability of the senses, that forms an essential part of Buddhist practice. Sati = is the path and the destination of awareness and of 'remembering'; as in to remember presence and attention.  In this mindfulness of breath meditation, you initiate and practice this simple and yet important teaching; as the experience of pure presence and awareness.   In part one of this three part series, we focus on breath; and on witnessing breath as it flows into and out from your being. Enjoy this beautiful practice!  Namaste!! xo

Inspiration is what you feel through your senses; through taking in the beauty of life that you are willing to notice; and by allowing your heart open in delight, in wonder, in the deliberate choosing of your soul to be stirred; to cultivate presence, and to flow with the deliberate joy that you are witness to. In this meditation on inspiration; the sixth and final of this Meditation Series, we delve into one of the most pleasant human experiences.  Together with the previous week's episodes of hope, forgiveness, compassion, self-love, and peace,    inspiration illuminates the path for living from you heart; from living fluid; mind and heart aligned toward the sacred action that will manifest into form; birthing inspired thought paradigms into what creative pursuits become the beauty and inspirations of your life. Please enjoy this talk and meditation and have a look for the others in this very special series.  Namaste!

An 'I AM" affirmative mantra to support your recovery and healing; to provide nourishment and self-love; and the wisdom of strength and resilience. 💜  This is a powerful and beautiful meditative Mantra. I hope you feel it!!   with love, dorothy

Realize that Joy IS possible in all moments.  Joy is possible as you seek it; as you allow it to be present IN THIS MOMENT.   In this meditation, be reminded of what brings you joy; and how you can cultivate joy in the present moment as your natural state of being.  (A very powerful way to approach joy as what we are!) Namaste everyone!  xo dorothy

There are so many benefits of meditation including the use of our breath to return to the present moment.   One of the most powerful actions we can take is to live in the preshent moment; to gain awareness, to quiet our mind, and to shift our perspective.  In this meditation you will also discover how to experience your 'breath cycle' as a new (and rather magical way) of holding attention in the present; in the space and calm of 'now'.   This is a simple meditation and it works so very well!! I really love it!!  Namaste!! xo dorothy

Perhaps the easiest way to be awake and aware in your life is to be attentive to your breath; to be in the present moment; to witness and experience what "is". Please join me for a mindfulness meditation holding attention onto your breath - in 'now', to be attentive, aware, and awake. Using a simple technique, discover how to bring your attention into the present moment whenever you notice you are not present - to easily return to 'now' -to live aware and awake.  

The word Sati (from Pali: सति; from Sanskrit: स्मृति = smṛti) is mindfulness or awareness. It is the spiritual or psychological faculty of "indriya" meaning: physical strength or ability of the senses, that forms an essential part of Buddhist practice. Sati = is the path and the destination of awareness and of 'remembering'; as in to remember presence and attention.  In this mindfulness of breath meditation, you initiate and practice this simple and yet important teaching; as the experience of pure presence and awareness.  In part one of this three part series, we focus on breath; and on witnessing breath as it flows into and out from your being. Enjoy this beautiful practice! Namaste!! xo

Hope is here. It is here in all things. It is of your infinite wonder as love. Hope rises up. Hope rises up. It is in each one of us. This prose meditation is uplifting and spiritual. It reminds you that hope is always a part of you; that you can draw on it when needed to fill you with its beautiful wisdom and grace. At this time (during a global pandemic), and when you need to feel certain of hope; of how it guides you towards what you desire; for change, for growth, for all things; let this simple meditation instill new hope; renewed hope for all that you aspire to and desire most. - With all of my love, dorothy

Return to a place of stillness and focus by returning to your breath, by breathing with awareness and mindful contemplation.  Awareness of breath allows you to be in the present.

A beautifully guided meditation using the counting of your breath for complete relaxation, mindfulness, and calm.  *This is a wonderful meditation to quickly experience calm in your body and mind - eliminating racing thoughts and uncomfortable emotions - and to fall asleep - with greater ease. Use breath counting to aid your performance in sport - regulating your breathing rate and blood pressure, and in slowing your heart rate. Namaste!! xo dorothy MUSIC: 'Endless Journey' (Album Version) by Grey Sky Therapy - so beautiful!!

A contemplative 'spoken word' meditation on the significance of breath...  meant to soothe and offer inspiration and insight.   All that you need is to take it in...to be present to the words you hear as you are attentive and mindful of your breath.   xo Namaste! MUSIC: Altus Music 'let every breath pass by'

This is a wonderful Meditation to help give you confidence in your ability to meditate "correctly"!  Discover a new approach to meditation practice that will take the emphasis off of getting it 'perfect' and instead experiencing the ease and beauty of what it truly is. 

Mindfulness is a practice we live to experience life in far more beautiful ways.  Please join me here for a Meditation that allows you to practice mindfulness daily; ever so perfectly.  Namaste!  xo dorothy

In Buddhism, Sati (from Pali: सति; from Sanskrit: स्मृति smṛti) is mindfulness or awareness. It is this spiritual or psychological faculty of indriya meaning: physical strength or ability of the senses, that forms an essential part of Buddhist practice. Sati is the path and the destination of awareness and of 'remembering'; as in to remember presence and attention.  In part two of this three part series, we focus on breath counting.  We use mindfulness to bring presence into this moment as we count an equal number of 'in-breaths' and 'out-breaths'; before gently giving rise to a natural progression of longer and slowed out-breaths, to quiet and calm the body and mind further.  Mindfulness is a practice of pure observation in the absence of judgment. When you are ready, please join me in part three of Sati (Mindfulness)- 'Words of light and love'. Namaste!! xo

Be guided into deep relaxation with this meditative journey of enchantment. Listen to the sounds of the forest, as you are encouraged to contemplate and imagine, the beautiful wonder of forest life. This mindfulness meditation encourages restorative balance, awareness, and discovery; inspiring your sacred connection with the earth. Best used with earbuds.  Namaste! xo

Witness the nature of your breath; trust that your breathing will guide you back to calm.  In this meditation you focus on the release of breath as you exhale; and as you experience your inhalation breath - witness your lungs vibrant, healthy, and powerful.  So simple.  This is how you experience the present moment; mindful of the nature of your breath.  Namaste!  xo dorothy

A mindfulness meditation with a focus on the importance of taking deliberate 'breaks' in which to focus intently on your breathing for a time.  As you do so, you find your center, you move away from what thoughts or worries you may have been immersed in, and you bring your attention into the present moment.  Experience the clarity, the wisdom, and the focus - that comes with being present. Namaste!  xo dorothy

"In the smallest acts of kindness we give and receive love." In this simple reminder of 'mindful kindness' we give our attention to the present moment, to our breath, and to what we become aware of - in the 'here and now'.  We are reminded of the power of deliberate kindness directed unto our self and to others - and how we can deliberately curate kindness. I hope that this meditation is uplifting for you and a great reminder of what is possible with intention and kindness.  Namaste!  xo

"Witness the stillness that exists - in the brief moments between each expanded 'in-breath' and each glorious letting go of 'out-breath'.  Be the stillness that exists after each exhalation and before you take a new 'in-breath'.  Let the motion of breath flow as you are present to it."    - Namaste! with gratitude and love, - dorothy MUSIC: Solarsoul 'Event horizon original'

You are not without the freedom of choice to choose with love.  When you can choose with love felt wholly throughout your being; your are choosing freedom.  In this very special guided meditation, experience and cultivate the feeling of love felt from within as you make 'right' choices for your life.   If ever you have felt as though you have had limited or 'no' choice; please discover this meditation as an enlightened way of expressing the freedom of your free will choice to have all that you truly want. Know that freedom comes from love.  Join me here for this 'favorite' meditation.  Thank you!  xo dorothy

Witness your breath as you practice being present 'in this moment'.  Join me in this directive meditation for observing your breath. As you focus your mind, you experience awareness of what you feel in your body (as you direct your breath into the areas of your chest and belly).  Whatever you notice, rather than seeing these as distractions, include them in your awareness without judging them. This is a wonderful meditation to experience the awareness of breath as you witness the present moment, and as you return to calm.  Namaste!  xo dorothy