All right,
So things aren't feeling too good.
Fortunately,
We can shift that.
Begin with your eyes either half closed or closed.
If it feels better to leave them open,
Leave them open.
No problems here.
And just arrive in this space a little,
Helping that mind slow down,
Coming back to the body,
Maybe even using your hands to press and squeeze different areas of your body along the sides of your arms,
Your thighs,
Maybe even taking the hands and just gently holding your face for a moment.
And as you do this,
See if you can invite in a slightly deeper breath.
Really noticing as the air comes into your body and the air exiting your body.
Letting each breath become slightly deeper than the last one.
And as you inhale,
Bring your heels and the bottoms of your feet into awareness.
Let your breath fill this space.
Breathe into the backs of your knees,
Your hips.
Breathe into the back of your body,
The shoulder blades,
The elbows,
Backs of your hands.
Breathe into the back of your head,
And on your next breath in,
Ask yourself and your body,
What would feel nurturing right now?
Maybe it's a certain position,
Maybe hugging yourself.
Maybe it's a movement,
Perhaps rotating your shoulders side to side or bringing the hips around in a circle.
Whatever comes to mind,
Just follow that.
Just noticing where it takes you.
Just tracking those sensations.
And noticing if you take deeper breaths a little more naturally now.
Noticing the tops of your feet,
Your shins,
Knees,
And thighs.
Feeling your abdomen,
Your chest,
Your shoulders,
Your upper arms,
Lower arms,
The tips of your fingertips,
Thumbs,
And then feeling your face.
Letting any expression you may be holding to slide off of your face.
Your next exhale,
Guiding your body deeper into the support of the earth below you.
Taking three more deep breaths,
Either continuing with whatever motion or feeling or posture felt good for you,
Or simply finding some stillness.
There's no right or wrong in this moment,
Just noticing.
And when you feel ready,
You can give your body a slight shake,
Letting the shoulders move,
The hands move,
The hips,
Thighs,
And feet have a little wiggle.
And if your eyes are closed,
You can open them again.
And just look around the room and go,
I am here,
In this time,
In this place.
Thank you for being here.
And I hope you've enjoyed our short practice together.
Have a beautiful day.
