Meditation
Meditation Mondays
Welcome to this monthly online space where we can join together to pause, turn inward, and come into relationship with our inner world and parts - held within a shared space of practice and presence.
Each evening begins with a brief introduction to the month’s theme, followed by a 15 to 20 minute guided meditation. You’ll be invited to bring awareness inside and gently connect with any parts that arise as we explore the theme together.
From here, there is time to reflect through journaling, followed by sharing in pairs or triads, before returning to the wider circle for a few final moments together.
We meet on the second Monday of each month, 18:00–19:00 (UK time).
At a Glance:
Second Monday of each month
18:00–19:00 (UK time)
Online via Zoom
💛 Pay what feels right
Held by Elise Parsons and Guests of Embodying Self.
These evenings are open to anyone drawn to meditation, somatic practice, or parts work.
“You are welcome to come just as you are.”
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” – Brené Brown
There is no need to have any previous experience of meditation or IFS. The theme offers a starting point, and whatever is present for you is welcome.
Upcoming themes for 2027:
11 January ~ Coming just as you are: Beginning with what is here, without needing to change it.
8 February ~ Keeping everyone happy: Exploring the parts that put others’ needs before our own.
8 March ~ Trying to get it right: Perfectionism and the fear of making mistakes.
12 April ~ When we feel judged: What happens inside when someone criticises or misrepresents us.
10 May ~ Saying no and staying connected: Making room for boundaries and the feelings they bring.
14 June ~ Letting ourselves receive: Noticing what happens when care, kindness or support comes towards us.
12 July ~ The inner critic: Getting curious about the part that finds fault.
9 August ~ Making room for joy: Exploring play, pleasure and the parts that find it difficult to relax into them.
13 September ~ When change feels unsettling: Listening to the parts that welcome change and those that prefer the familiar.
11 October ~ When we feel misunderstood: Meeting the parts that defend, explain or withdraw when others don’t understand us.
8 November ~ Being seen: The wish to express ourselves alongside the wish to remain protected
13 December ~ Carrying too much: Listening to the parts that feel responsible for everyone and everything, and exploring what support might look like.
The longer-term benefit of Meditation
With regular practice, meditation can help us notice our thoughts, feelings and bodily responses with greater awareness and kindness. We may begin to recognise familiar patterns and have a little more space to choose how we respond.
Through meeting our parts with curiosity, we can gradually build a more trusting relationship with ourselves and the feelings and sensations we experience. This may support clearer boundaries, greater connection with others, and more capacity to stay alongside ourselves when life feels difficult.
The invitation is to practise returning to ourselves, again and again as we are - without expecting things to be a certain way or ideal.
Thank you for your interest in Meditation Mondays – we'd love to welcome you.
We invite a small contribution for each evening, according to your circumstances.
On the day of each session, we'll email you the Zoom link, along with a way to make your contribution.