Guided meditation · 7 min
Nurturing Self-Love
Give yourself the tenderness you keep saving for everyone else, and finish feeling held by your own love.
With
Rated4.8
- Level
- Beginner friendly
- Style
- Guided meditation
- Sound
- Voice only
- Best time
- Early morning or late night
About this session
- Deepens self-love
- Settles the mind
- Builds inner trust
- Softens the body
Sahara Rose guides you to rest your palms over your stomach and chest, then breathe with a loud, releasing sigh. Stray thoughts are treated as clouds crossing the sky. From there, you speak kindly to yourself by name, embrace your own body, and listen for a message from your highest self.
It suits anyone who has been running on empty and wants a few minutes of care. Use it as a gentle opening when you wake, or as a tender close when the day is done and you want to set down what you carried.
After the session
01
A quieter mind
Let thoughts pass without following their stories.
02
Fuller, easier breathing
Notice your breath and let it deepen.
03
Warmth toward yourself
Hear kind words in your own voice.
04
Trust in your intuition
Feel guided, even when life feels uncertain.
Who it’s for
Yes, if…
- Anyone who gives to others and forgets themselves
- People who want a kind start to the morning
- Those winding down late at night who want to feel cared for
- Beginners looking for a short, simple practice in self-compassion
Not now, if…
- Those looking for an energising practice
- People who prefer silent meditation (this is guided)
- Anyone who wants a long, deep session, since this one is brief
About the teacher
Sahara Rose
Spiritual Teacher
Sahara Rose is a celebrated modern spiritual teacher who has been called “a leading voice in the millennial generation” by Deepak Chopra. She is a 3x best-selling author, speaker and hosts the Highest Self Podcast, which has been the #1 spirituality podcast in the US over the past 8 years with over 50 million downloads. She’s the co-founder of Highest Self Institute, the premier spiritual coaching certification institute. If you are ready for a feminine and ancient approach to spirituality, she is the teacher for you!
See all by Sahara RoseQuestions people ask
Still unsure? Ask your assistant anything about this session.
Why does the meditation begin with a loud sigh?
You take a deep inhale, then a deeper one, and let it out audibly with a shake and an "ah". The sound is meant to release whatever isn't serving you right now. It marks a clear break from the rest of your day before the quieter work starts.
What am I meant to do with the thoughts that come up?
You are asked to picture them as clouds in the sky. You don't attach to their story, dive into them, or work out why they showed up. You let them be. If something from earlier in the day lingers, you can imagine it waiting outside the door or simply throw it away.
What does it mean to breathe like a baby's belly?
Sahara first asks you to notice whether your breath is heavy or shallow, and whether it comes from your chest, throat or belly. Then you lengthen and deepen it so your belly rises and falls like a baby's, with what she calls big juicy belly breaths. The idea is to give your body the breaths it has been craving all day.
What do I say to myself, and how do I say it?
You say your own name followed by "I love you," then "I'm here for you" and "I got you." You then give yourself a big hug and let yourself feel the love your highest self has for you. The words are simple so that they're easy to repeat on your own.
Who or what is the "highest self" here?
It's described as the part of you that always looks out for you and wants the best for you, even when things feel like they're falling apart. The meditation suggests it may be paving the way for something more aligned that you can't see yet. In the last stretch you open up to receiving any message it has for you.
Why does it thank me for showing up?
Sahara honors you for taking a moment to care for yourself, calling it brave in a loud, busy world. You're invited to feel gratitude toward yourself for that, and for trusting your intuition. It turns the practice into an act of appreciation rather than a task to complete.