The River of Feelings

Water is the central metaphor of the session. You take a sip at the start and notice how it goes down without thinking, worrying or doubting itself, using only gravity. Katia says that is how you'll let your feelings flow today: trusted completely, with no effort. If you need to, you can pause the audio and fetch a glass first.

It carries you from everyday thinking into a deeper, relaxed state, which she calls the subconscious. You inhale, then exhale as you step down, counting from ten to one, until you land with your feet on the ground. At the end you climb the same stairs, one to ten, to return to ordinary awareness.

Standing by the water, you inhale light from the sun through the top of your head into your heart, hold it, and exhale down into the earth. Then you draw energy up from the earth into your heart and exhale into the sky. You're told it's fine to simply imagine it. The aim is to open the heart and create spaciousness for whatever you feel.

It is the inner commitment you make before stepping in. You repeat it after Katia, and it gives you permission to feel without judging. Earlier in the session she also says you may keep tension if you still need it, or let it go. Nothing is forced.

You allow older, stuck emotions to open up and be felt, whether joy, anxiety, love, grief or something with no name. Your only task is allowing. As you empty out, you recall the best feeling you've ever had and ask how you want to feel every day and in the coming months. You listen for the answer as a word or a bodily sensation.

You finish by reminding yourself that you can return to the river at any time. Katia also suggests you can feel what you feel now in any situation of your life. The word or sensation you found when you asked how you want to feel is something you can bring back to mind during the day.