You've made it through the day.
You showered yourself with love and soap to wash away the stress and worry from your day.
At this point,
You've made it to the bed.
So glad to be home.
Let's pause in this moment.
What feelings are you experiencing?
Really be honest with yourself.
Let's take a moment to check in with ourselves in order to get the most out of today's practice.
Let's begin by taking a moment to settle your body into a comfortable position.
You may close your eyes or keep them slightly open with a soft focus,
Looking downward a few feet in front of you.
Allow your spine to lift and your shoulders to soften.
Today we will practice the body scan.
Taking a full breath in and a long slow breath out.
Bring gentle awareness to your breathing.
Get connected.
Notice the in breath and out breath and the spaces in between.
Bring attention to the top of your head.
Notice sensations or lack of sensations.
What are you feeling?
Move your attention down to the back of your head.
The sides to your forehead.
Now your face.
Move your attention to your neck.
And now your shoulders.
Noticing what sensations you are aware of.
Any tension.
Letting go of your kindness.
Shift attention to your arms,
Upper arms,
Lower arms.
Your hands.
And your fingers.
Wiggle your fingers.
Letting go of your soul where there is life.
Bring your attention to your back.
Starting from your upper back down to the middle.
And down to your lower back.
Bring your attention to your chest.
Now slowly down to your abdomen.
Notice the way your body moves with each breath.
Your legs and your thighs.
And maybe the sensation where your legs rest on your chair or your bed.
Let's move down to your knees and calves.
Now down to your ankles.
Feet.
And toes.
Wiggle your toes.
And feel grounded.
You are safe.
And you are secure.
Now bring attention to your entire body from the top of your head all the way to your feet.
Bring awareness to your whole body.
How are you feeling now?
Finish with a full deep breath in and a long slow breath out.
Slowly bring your attention back to the world around you.
Open your eyes gently.
Wiggle your fingers and your toes.
Move your shoulders up and down.
And experience this feeling.
Live in this moment.
You are alive.
You are home.
See if you can bring this same connection to your body.
And to whatever you do tomorrow.
Keep this feeling with you throughout the rest of the week.
Thank you for joining me for today's body and soul mindfulness practice.
Namaste.
