Yoga Nidra For Menopause – Releasing Stress & Overwhelm

Feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or unable to switch off? This Yoga Nidra for menopause is designed to help you release tension, quiet a busy mind, and set down the weight of daily responsibilities. Through guided relaxation and calming imagery, you'll be invited into a state of deep rest, ease, and nervous system restoration.

Transcript

Welcome. Take a moment to settle into a comfortable position. Allow your body to be fully supported. Let your hands rest easily. Allow your feet to relax. And when you're ready. Gently close your eyes. Take a slow breath in. And a long breath out. And again. Breathing in calm. And breathing out tension. Breathing in ease. And breathing out effort. For the next few moments, There is nothing you need to accomplish. Nothing you need to organize. Nothing you need to carry. This is your time. A time to simply rest. To pause. Bring to mind a gentle intention. Perhaps. I release what I no longer need to carry. Or maybe I am safe. To rest. Or I choose calm over overwhelm. Repeat your intention silently three times. Bring awareness to your right hand thumb. Your second finger. Your third finger. Your fourth finger. And your little finger your palm. The back of your hand. Your wrists. Your forearm. Your elbow. Your upper arm. Your shoulder. You're right. Waste. You're a hippie. You're a sign. Your knee. Your car. Your ankle. Your foot. Your big toe. Your second toe. You third toe. Your fourth toe. And your little toe. And now we move to the left side. Your thumb. Your second finger. Your third finger. Your fourth finger. And your little finger Your palm. The back of your hand. Your wrist. Your forearms. Your elbow. Your upper arm your shoulder. Your left waist Your left hip. Your thigh your knee. Your cough. Your ankle. Your foot. Your big toe. Your second toe. Your third toe. Your fourth toe. Your little toe. And now. . . We move. Are awareness. To the back. Of the body. The back of your head. Your neck. Your shoulders your upper back. Your middle back. Your lower back your buttocks the back of your legs. Your heels. And then. . . We move our awareness to the front. Of the body. Your forehead. Your eyes. . . You're true. Your throat. Your chest. Your heart. Your abdomen. Your pelvis. Your whole body together. Your whole body resting. And now bring your attention to your breathing. Notice the gentle rise and the gentle fall. No effort. No forcing. Simply breathing. Imagine with every breath out that stress leaves your body. Like dark clouds slowly drifting across the sky. Moving further and further away. Each exhalation creating more space. More ease. More calm. Imagine that you are carrying a heavy basket. A basket filled with responsibilities. Expectations. Deadlines worries the needs of others. All the things that have demanded your attention. Notice how heavy it feels. How long you have been carrying it. Now imagine placing the basket down. Gently. Carefully. Setting it beside you. You do not throw it away. You do not deny it exists. You simply put it down for a while. Notice what that feels like. Your shoulders soften. Your chest opens. Your breath deepens. Your hands are free. Your heart is lighter. You do not have to carry everything all the time. You are allowed to rest. Imagine yourself sitting beside a slow moving river The water is calm. Clear. Steady. Leaves float gently upon its surface. For every stressful thought that enters your mind, Place it on a leaf. A worry. A responsibility. A concern. Place it gently on the water. Watch it float away. No need to chase it. No need to solve it right now. Just allow it to drift downstream. Only. Than another. And another. The river carries them effortlessly. Leaving the water clear once more. Now bring your awareness back to your body. Feel the support beneath you. Feel the safety of this moment. Nothing is required of you here. You do not need to perform. You do not need to prove. You do not need to fix anything. You are enough exactly as you are. Allow that understanding to settle deeply within you. Feel a warm golden light surrounding your body. A light of peace. A light of kindness. A light of restoration. It surrounds you completely. Holding you. Supporting you. Nurturing you. Return now to your attention. And repeat your intention silently three times. Allow it to settle deeply within your heart. Begin to notice your breath. Notice the room around you. Notice the surface beneath you. Gently wiggle your fingers. And your toes. Perhaps stretch if it feels comfortable. Take your time. Carry this feeling of calm with you as you return to your day. And when you feel ready. You can gently open your eyes. Your practice is complete.