So,
Settling yourself down into a peaceful spot where interruptions are unlikely.
Feel the support of the bed,
Or the chair,
Or the floor beneath you,
Allowing your eyes to gently close.
And with your eyes closed and visual distractions removed,
You can start to sink a little deeper within.
Bring your awareness to the breath,
Noticing any movement within the upper body as you breathe in and out.
No need in this moment to change the depth or the speed of your breath.
Just notice the flow,
Perhaps noticing the flow of the breath at the nostrils.
Noticing the contrast between the freshness of the in-breath and the relative warmth of the out-breath.
Gently allowing the out-breath to take you a little deeper within.
Each exhalation taking you a little deeper within.
Let's move down through the muscles of the body.
As I move down through each muscle group,
Time my words with your out-breath.
Imagine the muscle groups that I mention,
Releasing or relaxing,
On each out-breath.
Let's start with the forehead,
The eyes,
The cheeks,
The mouth and tongue,
The jaw,
The neck,
The shoulders,
Upper arms,
Forearms,
Wrists,
Hands and fingers,
Upper back,
Lower back,
Chest,
Stomach,
Hips,
Thighs,
Calves,
Feet and toes.
Using your exhalation,
For a few moments now,
Allowing the breath to fill your entire body and on the exhalation,
Taking the entire body a little deeper,
A little heavier.
Now shift your focus towards your goal to engage in physical exercise.
Imagine yourself immersed in your preferred form of physical exercise.
This may be jogging,
Weight training,
Yoga or any other activity that you enjoy.
Imagine the sensation of energy,
Assurance and power flowing through you.
With these wonderful images and sensations in mind,
I'll offer some affirmations.
Allow them to resonate within you,
Repeating them silently and privately within you.
I love the act of exercising and nourishing my body.
Physical activity is a vital element of my everyday life.
Each exercise session makes me more vigorous and healthy.
Moving my body fills me with life and vitality.
My dedication to regular exercise is unwavering and full of purpose.
Now bring your imagination to the positive effects of consistent exercise,
Such as enhanced well-being,
Vitality,
Positivity,
Strength and self-assurance.
Take a few moments to feel the pride in your achievements and the joy in realising your fitness ambitions.
Focus once again on your breath,
Letting relaxation deepen,
Releasing any constraints or anxieties that may hinder your exercise routine.
As we repeat the affirmations.
I love the act of exercising and nourishing my body.
Physical activity is a vital element of my everyday life.
Each exercise session makes me more vigorous and healthy.
Moving my body fills me with life and vitality.
My dedication to regular exercise is unwavering and full of purpose.
Feel the affirmations stir a growing determination within you.
Visualise a future filled with enthusiasm and possibility thanks to regular physical activity.
Embrace a profound appreciation for your body and its capability to be vigorous and agile.
With each breath,
Allow these positive affirmations to envelop your whole existence,
Fortifying your confidence and self-belief.
I love the act of exercising and nourishing my body.
Physical activity is a vital element of my everyday life.
Each exercise session makes me more vigorous and healthy.
Moving my body fills me with life and vitality.
My dedication to regular exercise is unwavering and full of purpose.
Now imagine yourself conquering previous barriers or hindrances to exercise.
Visualise incorporating physical activity into your daily life,
Recognising and celebrating every accomplishment.
Take to the breath.
Let this mindful breathing reinforce a lasting sense of drive and resolve that lasts well beyond this session.
Acknowledge the power within you to enact positive transformation in your life by making physical well-being and regular exercise a priority.
I love the act of exercising and nourishing my body.
Physical activity is a vital element of my everyday life.
Each exercise session makes me more vigorous and healthy.
Moving my body fills me with life and vitality.
My dedication to regular exercise is unwavering and full of purpose.
And as we near the end of this meditation,
Connect with the present moment.
Notice how your body is feeling.
Bring to mind the thought that your body is craving physical movement.
Take a few deeper,
Awakening breaths.
Bring some movement into your fingers and toes.
Gently stretch the arms and the legs.
And bringing back a sense of renewed enthusiasm and eagerness for exercise,
A sense of excitement of what's going to happen,
Gently open your eyes,
Remembering that you can revisit this meditation whenever you seek to reignite your motivation.
