So finding yourself,
Your position of comfort and ease,
Allowing yourself to settle down into the surface beneath you.
Take a deep breath in and a long slow breath out.
A deep breath in,
Long slow breath out,
And once more in.
And if you're able bring your hand by your face and you're going to take a breath in and then blow at one finger,
Breath in to the next finger and so on so forth.
So you can really tune into those sensations of the breath,
The air touching your finger.
Breathing in and out.
Next finger in and out.
Middle finger in and out.
Next finger in and out.
And the last one in and out.
Release your hand down.
Bring into mind a safe place where you feel comfortable and see the details of this place,
The colors,
The light.
Notice what you can see around you and noticing any sounds.
It might be gentle rain,
The sound of voices,
Soft music or silence.
And imagine beside you there's a comforting blanket.
It's the perfect thickness for you.
And place that blanket over your body,
Wrapping yourself in this loving embrace.
And placing your hand at your heart center in the center of the chest and take a breath in and a breath out.
Breath in and breath out.
And silently repeat,
May I be gentle with myself.
May I be gentle with myself.
May I find peace in my heart.
May I find peace in my heart.
Allow these affirmations to be felt in the body breathing in and breathing out.
Breathing in and breathing out.
Bring the awareness to your feet feeling the surface beneath your feet grounding and supporting you.
As you relax your feet and your ankles the lower legs,
Knees upper legs,
Ankles upper legs,
Hips the torso shoulders allow your arms to feel heavy and your hands to relax scanning back up the arms to the neck take a breath in and away.
As you relax the jaw and any muscles holding tension opening the eyes,
Letting go softening the forehead the sides,
Back and top of the head whole body relaxing.
Imagine yourself standing at the entrance of a beautiful,
Serene garden the air is filled with a sweet fragrance of blooming flowers and a gentle breeze brushes against your skin the breeze carries with it the promise of peace and tranquility ahead of you lies a path made of soft moss covered stones that beckon you to step forward as you walk along the path you hear the gentle sound of a bubbling brook nearby the water flows and you follow the sound of the flowing water as you reach the brook you see the water flowing over smooth stones creating a melody that soothes your mind and body you continue walking each step you take feels light and effortlessness it feels as if you are floating you are surrounded by tall majestic trees and their branches reach up to the sky their leaves whispering softly in the breeze you come across a small wooden bench beneath the canopy of wisteria the delicate purple flowers hang down like curtains and it creates a private shared nook just for you you sit down lying at the bench feeling the coolness of the wood against your skin the bench supports you comfortably inviting you to stay and rest to your left a bed of vibrant flowers sways gently in the breeze their petals close catching the soft light of the setting sun each flower seems to glow in its own inner light creating a kaleidoscope of colours that fills you with a sense of wonder and joy every living thing in this garden thrives in harmony harmony and balance as you breathe in the fragrant air you feel a deep sense of contentment and happiness the garden is alive with the gentle hum of life from the soft rustling of leaves to the distant chirping of crickets in this garden you practice Ahimsa which is the principle of non-harming in yoga philosophy you walk gently among the flowers careful not to disturb their delicate beauty you respect the life around you knowing that every living thing here is part of a larger interconnected whole you are filled with a deep sense of inner peace as you continue to explore the garden you come to a clearing where a small crystal clear pond reflects the sky above the surface of the water is so still that it looks like a mirror which perfectly reflects the clouds and trees above you you kneel down at the edge of the pond and dip your fingers into the cool calming water gentle ripples begin to spread out in ever widening circles you watch as the ripples move across the surface of the pond feeling a sense of calm and clarity washing over you the water is pure and clear symbolizing the clarity of your own mind and spirit and in this moment you let go of any negative thoughts or feelings allowing them to be carried away by the ripples in the pond you stand up and notice a narrow winding path leading deeper and deeper into the garden you follow the path feeling the soft grass beneath your feet and the gentle caress of the breeze on your skin the path leads you to a hidden grove where the air is filled with the scent of jasmine and you can hear the sound of gentle rain falling on your skin you feel the core refreshing drops of rain on your skin the rain is light like a soft nurturing embrace you hear the sound of gentle rain falling on the leaves and you raise your face to the sky and let the rain wash over you feeling it cleanse your body and soul the rain washes away any impurities leaving you feeling refreshed and renewed as the rain subsides you continue walking and you find yourself standing before a large ancient tree its trunk is so wide that you could barely wrap your arm around it you place your hands on the rough bark feeling the texture and feeling the energy of the tree flowing into you grounding you and connecting you to the earth you sit down at the base of the tree and you find either a blanket a chair or cushions beside the tree and you place them down as you sit or lie down you take a breath in inhaling the fresh clean air and exhale slowly releasing any remaining tension or stress this tree is a symbol of strength and resilience you feel anchored firmly into mother earth as you're beside this tree you feel a deep sense of connection to the natural world knowing that you are part of this beautiful harmonious garden as you sit in the peaceful embrace of the garden you feel a deep sense of gratitude for this moment of tranquility and connection you know that the peace and joy you feel here in the garden will stay with you guiding you in your daily life and helping you to find peace and balance you feel grateful for this moment feeling held and supported feeling at peace knowing you can return to this garden whenever you need by using your mind carrying this sense of peace and tranquility of the serene garden
