Welcome,
Sweet friend.
Take a deep breath and arrive fully in this moment.
A moment of softness,
Possibility,
And quiet transformation.
Just as nature begins its slow,
Gentle awakening,
We too begin to emerge.
Stretching toward the light,
Opening to new possibilities.
This is a time of expansion,
A time to trust in you,
And a time to embrace the warmth of what's to come.
In this Yoga Nidra,
We will settle into deep rest while welcoming the courage to grow with self-compassion and ease.
As with every breath,
Soften into the possibility and embrace growth as it happens in its perfect time.
Let's take a moment to prepare for this practice of deep rest.
Find a comfortable place to lie down on your back.
Gently cover or close your eyes and allow yourself to settle in.
Take a deep breath in and then slowly release the breath,
Letting go of passing thoughts,
To-do lists,
And the sense of time.
Let's set a heartfelt intention for this moment of deep rest.
Please whisper silently three times to yourself,
I am open to growth with courage and grace.
I am open to growth with courage and grace.
Now bring your awareness to your physical body.
Feel your body resting on the surface beneath you.
Feel the points of contact holding you,
Supporting you with comfort and ease.
Normal breath in.
Now bring your awareness to your right hand.
First finger.
Second finger.
Third finger.
Third finger.
Fourth finger.
Palm of the hand.
Side of the chest.
Sternum.
Right side of the ribcage.
Bring your awareness to your left hand.
First finger.
Left side of the ribcage.
Left side of the abdomen.
Feel the sensations in your whole body.
Notice the relaxation and calm throughout the whole body.
Feel the chest rise with each precious breath.
Feel the chest fall with the release of each breath.
As I imagine yourself walking along a quiet path,
You notice the first few whispers of spring.
The crisp air carries a hint of warmth.
And as the morning sun rises higher in the sky,
It bathes everything in a golden glow.
You notice the world beginning to stir around you.
Along the edges of the path,
Tiny yellow forsythia buds have emerged.
Catching the sunlight,
Their petals still gently curled but eager to bloom.
Their golden hue feels like a promise,
A quiet reassurance that life is always renewing itself.
As you walk,
You hear the soft melody of birdsong,
A sound that has been absent for months.
Their sweet familiar calls echo in the distance,
Filling you with a deep sense of hope.
The path leads you to a gentle hillside,
Where you pause and take in the beauty of the seasons unfolding.
The snow that once covered the ground has melted into the dark earth,
And in its place,
Small green shoots push upward,
Reaching for the light.
You find a comfortable spot to sit beneath a tree,
Feeling the warmth of the sun on your face.
You close your eyes and breathe in deeply,
Feeling the quiet rhythm of nature's awakening within you,
Just like the forsythia,
Just like the birds,
Just like the earth beneath you.
You too are emerging into something new.
Here,
In this place of stillness,
You surrender to the knowing that growth is already happening within you.
You do not need to force it.
You do not need to rush it.
You simply allow yourself to bloom in your own time,
Abiding in this time of personal growth,
Abiding in silence,
Allowing the body to rest deeply,
Bringing back our intention for this practice.
Silently repeat the following,
I am open to growth with courage and grace.
I am open to growth with courage and grace.
I am open to growth with courage and grace.
As you prepare to return from this practice,
Carry this feeling of warmth and gentle expansion with you,
Whether you rise feeling refreshed and inspired for the day ahead,
Or allow yourself to drift into deep,
Peaceful rest,
You know that you are exactly where you need to be.
Your journey is unfolding perfectly.
Your heart is opening at the right time.
Trust.
Bloom.
Whenever you need a moment of rest,
Renewal or reassurance,
This space is always here for you.
I invite you to return,
To listen and to grow with me.
May you walk forward with trust,
Light and an open heart.
Until next time,
Sweet friend,
Just breathe.
