If today is one of those days when you're not feeling that good.
Your body and mind feel tired.
Or maybe you feel a little too active,
A little too wound up.
And you're looking for a safe place to relax and recover.
Then this is the practice for you.
Namaste,
My name is Soumya and welcome to today's nervous system relaxation practice.
You This practice is best done in a lying down posture.
So you can do the practice on your yoga mat.
Or you can also do it on your bed.
Or any place where you feel safe and comfortable.
Take a moment to find that safe place for yourself.
And whenever you feel ready.
We will begin.
You can choose the posture that feels the most conducive for you today.
I usually prefer to lie down on my back.
With my feet resting on the bed.
In a way such that my knees are facing the ceiling.
And there is a little gap between the two feet.
That feels accessible to you,
You may try that.
You can lie down in any other posture of your choice.
Just ensure that you're feeling safe.
That you're feeling comfortable.
And you can stay here for the next 10 to 15 minutes.
Home.
Home.
Om.
Allow the vibrations of the chant.
Soothe your mind and your body.
And give yourself permission to slow down.
Arrive here completely in this moment.
Whatever you were doing before you came to the practice.
Let that be now.
And anything that you intend to do post this session.
Let that also rest just for the time being.
Come back.
Slow down.
Arrive completely in this moment.
Bring your attention to your forehead.
Notice if you're holding any tension.
Any frowns.
Any worry in this section.
Take a deep breath in.
And as you breathe out,
Allow your entire face to relax.
Relax.
You are safe in this moment.
This is the only moment that counts.
Let the past be in the past.
Let the future be in the future.
Gently.
Come back fully.
Now bring your attention to your chest.
Right at the center of your chest.
Notice if you're holding on to any tension.
Any strong feelings.
Any sensation in this area.
Take a deep breath in.
As you breathe out,
Allow your entire chest You're home.
Your torso to relax.
Allow your entire weight to melt down on the surface beneath you.
Letting go of all control.
Releasing the need for this moment to be anything other than what it is.
Now shift your attention to your abdomen.
Where your navel is.
Very gently.
Compassionately.
Scan this entire region.
Notice if there are any lingering emotions.
Any tightness.
Any discomfort.
Once again,
Take a deep breath in.
This time as you breathe out,
Relax,
Let go.
Slow down.
Bring your attention down to your knees now.
And once again,
Notice.
Are you holding on to any tension?
Is there a need or a desire to get somewhere quickly?
Is there any pain?
Whatever you observe is completely alright.
Take a deep breath in.
And as you breathe out,
Allow your knees to relax.
Your thighs.
The back of your thighs.
And all your muscles relax.
It's okay to relax.
Bring your attention all the way down to your ankles.
Then down to the soles of your feet.
Notice how your feet feel today.
Often the muscles of the feet are quite tensed.
Feet harrier weight the entire day.
And hardly ever get rest.
So in this moment as you take a deep breath in.
And as you breathe out,
Allow both your feet and your toes to relax completely.
That cool?
Let go of any tension.
Gently glide your attention.
All the way up towards your hands and your arms.
And with every outgoing breath,
Allow your hands to become even more relaxed.
Release any need to hold on to something.
Just let go.
You're going to be okay.
Take another deep breath in.
And as you breathe out,
Let your whole body relax.
All the way.
From the top of your head.
Down to the tips of your toes.
Now.
In this.
Gentle and relaxed state.
Move your awareness to your abdomen once again.
And gently observe the rise and fall of your belly.
Rising up with an inhalation.
Falling down.
With every exhalation.
Just like the gentle waves of an ocean.
Your breath continues to follow,
Soothing.
Natural rhythm.
In.
In.
Allow your attention to gently rest.
On your belly for a few more breaths.
Om.
Asat Om Sadhgamaya Dhammasu Ma Nga Jyotir ga maya MRITYURMA Amritam Gamaya.
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Asat Ola Sadhgamaya Om.
With that,
We come to the end of the practice for today.
You can continue to lie down.
And allow yourself to rest for some more time.
And if you're feeling ready to move out of the practice now.
Very gently.
Begin to move your fingers and toes.
Picking yourself up.
Taking your own time.
To let me know how you feel.
By leaving a comment here.
This is Soma.
I'll see you here again tomorrow.
For another practice.
Namaste you you
