Welcome to Yoga Nidra,
The magical tree.
Begin by lying down on your back in Savasana.
Make yourself comfortable.
The feet are apart.
The arms are slightly away from the body,
With the palms upwards.
Close your eyes.
Give yourself some time to become calm and steady.
Take a deep breath,
And as you do,
Feel calmness spreading throughout the body.
Enter we now,
A place that is void of space and time,
A gateway between the worlds.
Attune now to the blessings of nature.
Keep your awareness to your breath.
Observe the pattern of your breath,
But do not alter it.
Just be aware of it.
Inhale love and light.
Exhale what no longer serves you.
Now silently set your resolve,
Or sankalpa.
This is your goal or intention you wish to set for yourself.
Make this a short,
Positive statement.
You can set your own intention,
Or repeat to yourself,
I am filled with the magic of nature.
Repeat this intention to yourself three times with your full attention,
Knowing that it will take root in your consciousness and be known to the universe.
We call upon the elements of earth,
Air,
Fire,
Water,
And spirit.
We call upon the Lord and the Lady.
May they be present with you right now,
Protecting and nourishing you,
So might it be.
Cernunnos and the green men of the forest,
Thee do we honor.
Now bring awareness to different parts of the body,
Starting from the feet and moving upwards,
Letting go of any tension.
Bring awareness to the toes,
The left toes,
The right toes,
The soles of the feet,
The tops of the feet,
The ankles,
The calves,
And the knees.
Allow them to soften and relax.
Now bring awareness to the lower back,
Middle back,
Upper back.
Allow the muscles to soften and the spine to rest.
Notice the shoulders and allow them to release any tension you might be storing.
Now the arms,
Relaxing the upper arms,
Elbows,
Forearms,
And hands.
The fingers soften and relax.
Bring awareness to the neck,
The throat.
Allow the jaw and surrounding muscles to soften.
Allow the forehead and scalp to completely relax.
Feel the body as a whole in a state of deep rest and relaxation.
Now bring awareness to the whole body and the earth,
The whole body in relation to the earth.
Become aware of the meeting points of the body and the earth.
Awareness of all the meeting points between the body and the earth,
The sensation of all points simultaneously,
Evenly.
Feel these points clearly and distinctly,
But do not go to sleep.
As you continue to breathe naturally,
Begin to notice any sensations in the body.
You might feel warming,
Coolness,
Lightness,
Heaviness.
Continue to observe these sensations without judgment or expectations.
Allow yourself to experience whatever is present,
Accepting these feelings as part of your current experience.
Now imagine yourself taking a walk in a forest at twilight.
You feel protected and safe in this place.
Perhaps you notice a gentle breeze or hear the sounds of birds,
A nearby stream.
Whatever sounds you observe,
Acknowledge them and allow them to just be there,
Giving thanks for these messages from nature.
As you venture deeper into the forest,
You come upon a particular tree you feel is calling to you.
You walk up to the tree and notice that it appears to be almost smiling at you.
What is this tree conveying to you?
You place your hand on the trunk of the tree,
Allowing yourself to be filled with the message it has for you.
It's magic.
Spend a moment now considering that message,
Receiving an energetic blessing from the tree.
Now recall the intention or sankalpa you said at the beginning of this practice.
Silently repeat it to yourself three times mindfully,
Allowing it to deepen within you.
Gradually bring your awareness back to the present.
Feel the earth beneath you once again.
Take a few moments here,
Resting.
Praise and praise.
For the splendor of nature.
For Kunyunyos.
For the green man.
For trees.
For the earth beneath the trees.
For all wildlife.
For this time of relaxation and healing.
At your own pace,
Invite subtle movements into your fingers and toes.
Gently bring yourself into a seated position.
When you feel ready,
Open your eyes and walk in love and light the rest of your day.
Blessed be.
