We begin by slowing down,
Literally,
Slowing the mind chatter,
Slowing your movements as you begin to settle into stillness.
Slow down and let the nervous system catch up.
And as my beloved mentor would say,
You have all the time in the world.
Take all the time you need.
Closing the eyes if they aren't already,
We close the eyes so we can see.
Noticing how it feels to be you right now,
However you're feeling right now is okay.
Being with the breath now,
Just tune into the natural rhythm of your breath.
Pause here,
Giving gratitude for the ease with which you receive the breath.
Enjoy the ease of the breath right now.
Taking deep,
Slow breaths,
You're invited to place your hand on your heart,
Rubbing or patting lightly,
Opening and activating your heart center,
Sending any healing messages or energy to yourself that you might need to hear or feel.
Tuning in here to listen for what your heart has to tell you.
Breathing slow and deep.
Every breath in,
An acceptance of all that is here right now.
Every breath out,
A letting go.
Practice accepting and letting go with each breath.
When you're ready,
Briefly scanning your body for any sensations arising,
Any signals that may have information for you,
From the tips of your toes,
To your shins,
Calves,
Thighs,
Hips.
You might try physically moving the parts as you scan so that you can let go of any tension or stagnant energy there.
Breathing into your lower belly,
Really feel into your gut here and feel it expand.
Linger here a moment,
Letting go of any fear or tension that may come from the mind.
Following your breath up into your chest,
Your heart space,
Your shoulders,
Moving your shoulders in any way that feels good,
Extending your elbows,
Rotating your wrists,
Opening and closing the hands.
Breathing into the neck and throat,
Pausing to tune into what's needed here.
Relaxing the jaw,
The space behind the eyes,
The temples.
Feeling into your back body now,
Lengthening your spine,
Feeling yourself grow tall with dignity,
With strength.
Now,
Feeling your lungs widen,
Expanding yourself,
Taking up space.
Breathe and let go,
All parts of your body relaxed and at ease.
Just remain here,
Enjoying the ease that your body is experiencing and let go even more.