Hello and welcome to a deep meditation on calming the nervous system.
Find a quiet and comfortable space where you can fully relax.
Gently close your eyes and begin by taking a deep,
Soothing breath,
Allowing yourself to settle into this present moment.
As you breathe in,
Imagine drawing in a sense of calmness and peace.
Visualise this breath as a soft,
Cool mist entering your body,
Soothing and calming your entire nervous system.
With each exhale,
Release any tension,
Anxiety or restlessness,
Allowing it to dissipate into the space around you.
Now bring your awareness to your physical body.
Start by scanning from the top of your head down to your toes,
Observing any areas of tension or discomfort.
As you identify these areas,
Imagine sending a warm,
Gentle wave of relaxation to each one,
Melting away any tightness or unease.
Now shift your focus to your breath.
Notice the natural rhythm of your inhalations and exhalations.
With each breath,
Imagine the air flowing into your body,
Infusing it with a sense of tranquillity and ease.
As you exhale,
Visualise any remaining tension or stress leaving your body carried away on the breath.
As you continue to breathe deeply and calmly,
Bring your attention to your mind.
Notice any thoughts or worries that arise.
But instead of engaging with them,
Imagine gently placing them on a fluffy cloud that drifts away,
Carrying your concerns off into the distance.
Allow your mind to rest in stillness and spaciousness.
Now invite a sense of compassion and acceptance into your being.
Embrace yourself with kindness and understanding,
Knowing that it is natural to experience stress and that you have the strength to navigate through it.
Offer yourself words of encouragement and support,
Reassuring yourself that you are capable of finding peace and calmness within.
Take a moment to connect with your senses.
Notice any sounds around you.
The soft hum of the environment,
The gentle rustling of leaves or the distant sound of nature.
Allow these sounds to become a soothing background melody,
Further easing your nervous system.
Bring your attention to the sensations within your body.
Notice the feeling of your breath moving in and out,
The gentle rise and fall of your chest or abdomen.
Observe any areas of warmth or relaxation that have spread throughout your body as a result of your focus practice.
In this state of deep calmness,
Affirm your intention to cultivate a calm and balanced nervous system,
Repeating a calming affirmation silently to yourself such as,
I am calm,
I am centred,
Allowing its peaceful energy to resonate within you.
As we prepare to conclude this meditation,
Express gratitude for the opportunity to calm your nervous system and find inner peace.
Recognise that you have the power to return to this state of calmness whenever you need,
By simply taking a moment to breathe and reconnect.
Now take a deep breath in,
Holding for three seconds,
Before fully exhaling out and when you are ready,
Gently bring your awareness back to the present moment and when you feel ready,
Open your eyes,
Carrying the sense of calmness and tranquillity with you as you go about your day.
Upgrading Mindsets.
Love,
Coach K
