Guided visualization · 22 min
Meeting Your Dragons
Start your morning by turning toward what you usually avoid, and step into the day steadier and braver.
With
Rated4.7
- Level
- All levels
- Style
- Guided visualization
- Sound
- Voice with music
- Best time
- First thing in the morning
About this session
- Builds quiet courage
- Reveals hidden patterns
- Eases inner resistance
- Sets a brave tone
This 22-minute visualization, led by Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani, invites you to picture your fears and shadows as dragons and turn to meet them. Instead of pushing them away, you look at them with curiosity, and you practise facing what usually holds you back.
It suits mornings when the day asks more of you: a hard conversation, a big decision, a stretch of work you have been putting off. Use it when you want to begin with honesty and courage rather than avoidance.
After the session
01
Quiet, steady courage
Face the day without bracing against it.
02
Clearer self-awareness
Notice the fears and habits you avoid.
03
Less inner resistance
Soften the urge to push things away.
04
A braver start
Carry a grounded, open mood into your day.
Who it’s for
Yes, if…
- Anyone facing a demanding day or a difficult conversation
- People who notice themselves avoiding certain feelings
- Those curious about shadow work and self-awareness
- Anyone who wants a thoughtful, courageous start to the morning
Not now, if…
- Those looking for a light, purely relaxing practice
- People who prefer silent meditation (this is guided)
- Anyone wanting a quick session, as this runs 22 minutes
About the teacher
Kristina Mand-Lakhiani
Co-founder of Mindvalley
Kristina is the Co-founder of Mindvalley and has been in the personal transformation industry for over 17 years. She is an incredibly talented international speaker, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist, a mother of 2 kids. Kristina is also the author of a transformational quest "Live By Your Own Rules". Kristina speaks about personal transformation, authenticity, understanding and accepting oneself and a path to happiness. She was recognised as one of the Top 10 influential people online making a difference in the world today and was awarded the Influencer’s For Change (IFC) by the Global Impact Creator’s (GIC).
See all by Kristina Mand-LakhianiQuestions people ask
Still unsure? Ask your assistant anything about this session.
What are the inner dragons in this meditation?
The dragons stand for the fears, shadows and patterns you usually avoid looking at. Picturing them as creatures gives them a shape you can face, instead of a vague unease that follows you around. The practice is about meeting them, not defeating them.
Why meet the dragons instead of fighting them?
The session frames the aim as meeting them with courage rather than resistance. Pushing a fear away often keeps it in charge, while turning toward it can help you understand it and lose some of its grip on your choices.
Why is this meant for the morning?
It is placed at the start of the day so that you carry what you notice into your decisions and conversations. It works especially well before a day that asks more of you than usual.
How does it differ from a calming meditation?
Many meditations aim to settle you into rest. This one asks you to look honestly at what is uncomfortable, so it is more about awareness and courage than about switching off. You may feel steady and clear afterwards rather than sleepy.
Do I need experience with shadow work?
No. It is a visualization, so you only need to close your eyes and follow the voice. If you are new to looking at your fears, the guided imagery gives you a gentle way in.