Cold And Flu Yoga Nidra: Nervous System Relief For Moms

This is a quick Yoga Nidra practice for the mother who has a cold or flu, is congested or exhausted, but still carrying the weight of taking care of her family.
When you are sick, your body is doing heavy work behind the scenes. Trying to push through or fight the illness only drains your nervous system further. This practice is an invitation to lay down your responsibilities for 8 minutes, yield completely to gravity, and give your body the exact rest and relief it is asking for.
This session includes a gentle breath exercise to signal internal safety, a simple sankalpa to support your body's healing, and a quiet rotation of awareness (body scan).
Consider this Yoga Nidra your micro-rest. Bookmark this track for whenever you are sick with a cold or flu. May you recover quickly.

Transcript

Hello and welcome to Sheil Live Yoga and Breath. My name is Natalie. This is a quick yoga nidra practice for moms who have a cold or flu, Are congested and exhausted. Trying to push yourself while you're sick to meet every parenting demand only drains you further and delays your recovery. Every moment you rest helps you heal. Consider this yoga nidra your micro rest. Take any position that feels supportive to you, Wherever you are right now. You may close your eyes if that feels safe or simply lower your gaze. Take a moment to settle. When we are sick and congested, The body often holds extra tension. Take a moment to give your body permission to soften. Allow your body to yield to gravity. Unclench your jaw, Allowing space between your teeth. Drop your shoulders away from your ears. Relax your chest and loosen your belly. Feel your body melting into the surface beneath you. Slowly deepen your inhales. And lengthen your exhales. Allow air to move easily through your mouth or whichever pathway feels most open and comfortable right now. Take a soft, Gentle breath in. And as you exhale, Let out a silent, Slow, Releasing sigh. Soft, Gentle breath in. Exhale slowly with a sigh, Releasing any stored tension. Soft breath in. Exhale. Releasing. . . Return now to your natural breath, Simply noticing the rise and fall of your chest and belly. Repeat the following sankalpa silently to yourself three times. My body heals in small moments of rest. My body heals in small moments of rest. My body heals in small moments of rest. We will now begin a rotation of consciousness. As I name each part of your body, Simply bring awareness to that area. There is nothing you need to change or do. Simply notice, And then allow your awareness to move on, Following the sound of my voice. Top of the head. Forehead nose. Cheeks. Both shoulders. Both arms. Both hands. Every finger. Move your awareness back up your arms and to the heart center. Pelvic bowl. Both hips. Both legs. Both feet. Every toe. Your whole body resting from head to toe. Your whole body, Healing and recovering. Resting right here, Bring your attention now to the subtle cues of your physical body quietly taking care of you. Your lungs breathing without instruction. Your heart beating steadily. Gently let that go and bring your attention back. Back to your sankalpa. Repeated silently after me. My body heals in small moments of rest. My body heals in small moments of rest. My body heals in small moments of rest. Feel the solid, Steady support of the ground holding you. Take one gentle. Deep breath. As you slowly begin to awaken the body. Wiggle your fingers and toes. Move your head from side to side. And remind yourself that taking care of yourself is taking care of your family. You are allowed to move slowly. You are allowed to take small moments of rest throughout the day. You are doing enough. May you heal and recover with ease. You've got this. Namaste.