8-Minute Guided Self-Compassion Meditation | Inner Kindness

This 8-minute guided self-compassion meditation cultivates inner kindness, mindful calm, and relief from stress and self-criticism. In just a few soothing minutes, you’ll learn simple practices to soften the inner critic, embrace self-acceptance, and create a grounded sense of inner peace. What to expect: we begin by settling the breath and body, then gently scan for tension and release it. You’ll place a hand on your heart, practice mindful breathing, and repeat compassionate phrases designed to build self-love and resilience. This short, beginner-friendly session blends elements of loving-kindness (metta) with mindfulness to support anxiety relief, relaxation, and emotional healing—perfect as a daily practice in the morning or evening. Benefits you may notice: • Reduced stress and anxiety • A kinder inner dialogue and greater self-acceptance • Deep relaxation and improved emotional balance • Increased resilience and clarity throughout your day How to use: find a quiet, comfortable seat or lie down, press play, and follow the gentle guidance. Return to this practice whenever you need a reset or encouragement. Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome & intention 0:20 Settle the body and breathe 1:10 Gentle body scan and release 2:10 Heart touch and soothing breath 3:00 Self-compassion phrases (loving-kindness) 5:30 Inner kindness visualization 7:15 Gratitude and closing 7:50 Transition back If this was helpful, please like, subscribe, and share. Comment below with how the practice felt and what you’d like next. #selfcompassion #guidedmeditation #mindfulness #stressrelief #innerpeace #lovingkindness #anxietyrelief #meditationforbeginners