Sleep Meditation: Ocean Of Your Soul With Rumi

Welcome, dear dreamer. In this deeply restorative Yoga Nidra meditation, you are invited to surrender completely and drift into the boundless ocean of your soul. This sacred journey blends gentle breathwork, full-body relaxation, poetic imagery, and the timeless wisdom of Rumi to guide you toward profound peace and inner stillness.

Transcript

Namaste and welcome,

Dear dreamer.

Allow yourself to gently settle in,

Crafting your own sanctuary of peace,

Tranquility,

And restoration.

Take your time to lovingly prepare your space.

Perhaps,

You'd appreciate a pillow gently cradling your head,

A soft blanket cocooning your body in warmth,

Or an eye covering softly welcoming complete darkness.

Adjust yourself slowly,

Intuitively,

Moving with intention,

Until every part of your being feels perfectly supported and at ease,

Ready to dissolve into profound stillness.

Now,

Softly draw in two gentle sips of air through your nose,

Feeling a quiet,

Peaceful awakening within your being.

Exhale fully through your open mouth,

Releasing any tension,

Like morning mist effortlessly dissolving under the gentle warmth of sunlight.

Again,

Inhale softly two slow,

Calming sips of air,

And sigh it out gently,

Noticing each muscle beginning to melt into deep relaxation.

One final time,

Breathe in twice,

Slow and gentle,

And let go,

Allowing your entire body to surrender its weight effortlessly,

Sinking deeper and deeper into the nurturing support beneath you.

Let your breath gradually find its natural rhythm,

Effortless and flowing,

Like gentle ocean waves softly lapping against the shoreline.

In this sacred moment,

All that truly matters is your presence,

Right here,

Right now.

Bring your awareness tenderly to your heart center,

Sensing a warm,

Radiant glow of peace blossoming gently within you,

Expanding with each heartbeat.

This is your moment to set your sankalpa,

A deeply heartfelt intention for today's practice.

If no specific intention arises naturally,

You might silently affirm to yourself,

I surrender deeply,

Allowing my body and mind to rejuvenate in perfect harmony.

Repeat your intention inwardly three times,

Allowing each repetition to slowly resonate through your entire being,

Settling deeply within your heart.

Now,

Gently shift your awareness to your physical body,

Preparing yourself for a soothing journey of deep relaxation.

Start at the crown of your head,

Sensing a warm,

Comforting light.

A comforting sensation,

Softly spreading downward,

Melting gently on your scalp,

Soothing every tiny muscle,

Dissolving tension.

Feel your forehead become soft and expansive,

Your eyebrows gently relaxing,

Your eyelids becoming heavier,

As any lingering tightness effortlessly evaporates.

Relax your cheeks fully,

Release your jaw completely,

And allow your tongue to rest peacefully inside your mouth.

Sense your throat softly opening,

Neck muscles gently unwinding like silken ribbons,

Gently loosening their hold.

Let this warmth flow gracefully downward into your shoulders,

Releasing any lingering tightness,

Cascading gently down your arms,

Into your hands,

Fingertips softly tingling with restful,

Calm,

And quiet energy.

Feel this serene wave of relaxation gently sweeping across your chest,

Softening your heart space,

Each heartbeat echoing tranquility,

Peace,

And ease.

Your abdomen fully relaxes,

Releasing deeply.

Allow your pelvis to surrender into profound ease,

Your hips gently opening,

Feeling loose,

Spacious,

And free.

Sense your legs becoming heavier and heavier,

Thighs and knees softening completely,

Calves dissolving into restful stillness.

Finally,

Allow your awareness to lovingly envelop your ankles,

Feet,

And toes,

Sensing each muscle and tendon effortlessly releasing into perfect,

Deep relaxation.

Your entire body now rests gracefully,

Fully cradled in gentle,

Comforting ease.

Bathe fully in this sensation of profound stillness,

Deeply present,

Deeply supported,

As you journey softly inward into serene stillness.

Allow your awareness now to gently return to your breath.

Flowing naturally like a soft current,

Carrying you deeper into relaxation.

Feel the subtle rise and fall of your chest.

The delicate sensation of air entering and leaving your nostrils.

Cool and refreshing on the inhale,

Warmly soothing on the exhale.

Sense each breath as a gentle wave,

Softly caressing the shores of your awareness,

Drawing you inward to a peaceful,

Expansive space within.

Begin softly counting down from 10 with each breath,

Silently whispering the number as you inhale and again as you exhale.

Inhale 10.

Exhale 10.

Inhale 9.

Exhale 9.

And so forth,

Sinking deeper into calm with each descending number.

With every count,

Allow your mind to further release its hold on thoughts,

Worries,

And concerns.

Imagine each number gently drifting away,

Effortlessly carried by the rhythmic tide of your breathing,

Until your counting dissolves completely into serene,

Pure awareness.

With each breath,

Vividly imagine your body becoming lighter and weightless,

Floating gently upward as if cradled by an invisible breeze.

Feel yourself rising softly,

Free and expansive,

Effortlessly suspended in serene spaciousness.

Notice how beautifully your body floats,

Weightlessly drifting,

Rising higher and higher,

Embraced by the boundless sky.

Then,

On your next exhale,

Allow your awareness to gently shift,

Sensing your body softly descending,

Becoming heavier,

Comfortably grounding itself,

Deeply embraced and supported by the nurturing earth beneath you.

Alternate gently between these sensations,

Floating effortlessly upward,

Weightless and free,

And then lovingly sinking downward,

Grounded and secure.

Experience perfect harmony in this gentle dance between earth and sky.

Now,

Softly bring your attention to the space between your eyebrows,

Your inner eye opening softly,

Revealing a vivid world of peaceful,

Calming imagery.

Visualize yourself stepping barefoot onto warm,

Soft earth,

Each step grounding and comforting as the gentle support beneath your soles welcomes you.

Feel the gentle,

Velvety texture beneath your feet,

Deeply connecting you with the earth's nurturing energy.

Breathe in the delicate fragrance of blooming flowers,

Each breath filling you with tranquility and serenity.

Sense the golden warmth of sunlight cascading gently through tall,

Leafy trees,

Softly dappling your skin with comfort,

Warmth,

And peaceful light.

Hear in the distance the soothing melody of birdsong,

Each note a gentle whisper,

Harmonizing beautifully with the serene rhythms of nature.

Picture a vast,

Expansive horizon,

Majestic mountains gently embracing the skyline,

Their ancient peaks quietly silhouetted against the sky,

Painted with rich,

Luminous hues of amber,

Pink,

And deeply violet by the setting sun.

Feel a profound tranquility,

Your breath mirroring the rhythmic,

Calming dance of moonlit waves gently rolling in and out along a peaceful shore.

Visualize yourself near a softly crackling fire,

Its warm flames flickering gently,

Casting a comforting,

Golden hue over you,

Bringing deep peace to your heart.

High above,

Notice a silent owl gracefully gliding through the star-filled night sky.

Its serene flight embodying wisdom,

Peace,

And quiet knowing.

Sense a profound connection with the vastness of the universe,

Your outline traced lovingly by twinkling stars,

Becoming one with the infinite,

Boundless expanse of the cosmos.

Rest deeply,

Interconnected stillness,

Allowing your sankalpa to softly echo throughout your being.

Here,

You are gently supported,

Deeply nourished,

Profoundly connected to the whole of existence,

Resting fully in boundless peace.

Dearest seeker of rest and peace,

Tonight,

As you lay on the threshold of wakefulness and the embrace of dreams,

Let the profound wisdom of Rumi guide you into the deepest recesses of your soul.

You are not a drop in the ocean,

You are the entire ocean in a drop.

You are not a drop in the ocean,

You are the entire ocean in a drop.

You are not a drop in the ocean,

You are the entire ocean in a drop.

Meditate on these words,

For in them lies the vast expanse of the universe,

And the profound infinity of your being.

Begin by finding a comfortable position,

Letting your body be cradled by the softness beneath you.

As the outside world begins to blur,

Let my words weave a tapestry of calm around your heart and mind.

Close your eyes gently,

Like the delicate shutting of a book that holds the most sacred tales.

Breathe in deeply,

Slowly absorbing the love and peace of this very moment,

And then exhale,

Releasing all the weight of yesterdays and the uncertainties of your tomorrows.

Envision,

Dear soul,

A single drop of water,

Suspended in the air,

Glistening like a pearl.

This drop holds within it,

Reflections of the entire world.

Just as this drop contains vast oceans,

Understand that within you lies an entire cosmos,

Waiting to be explored.

The heartbeats that echo the rhythm of distant galaxies,

The thoughts that flow like rivers,

Carving canyons of understanding,

The breaths that mimic the ebb and flow of tides.

Each element of your being is interconnected with the boundless expanse of the universe.

Breathe in again deeply,

Drawing from the depth of oceans,

And exhale,

Feeling the gentle waves recede,

Leaving behind a pristine shore of tranquility.

With each breath,

Realize that the essence of the vast seas is not outside you,

But nestled within,

In every cell,

Every atom of your being.

Allow your thoughts to drift like a boat on calm waters.

Let them float unhurried,

Unburdened,

Guided only by the gentle currents of this moment.

Should a thought of worry or doubt anchor you,

Gently acknowledge it,

And then release,

Letting it dissolve into the vastness of the ocean within you.

The vastness of the ocean speaks of depth,

Mysteries,

And the embrace of the horizon.

Just as the ocean holds within it countless wonders,

So do you possess dreams,

Hopes,

And infinite love.

Dive deep within,

And you will find treasures of wisdom and experiences that have shaped the essence of your being.

Visualize yourself standing at the edge of a serene beach.

Feel the fine grains of sand beneath your feet,

The cool breeze that whispers ancient tales,

And the soft lullabies of waves caressing the shore.

As you stand there,

You are not separate from this breathtaking expanse,

But an intrinsic part of it.

You are both the observer and the observed,

The droplet and the ocean,

The finite and the infinite.

The horizon stretches endlessly,

A testament to the infinite possibilities that lie ahead.

And the vast journey you've traversed with every wave that meets the shore,

Feel your worries being washed away,

Replaced by a deep sense of belonging and purpose.

You are not a mere spectator,

A spectator of the dance of waves,

But the very rhythm that sets them in motion.

Remember,

Dear one,

Your significance in this grand tapestry of life is unparalleled.

Every emotion,

Every experience,

Every dream is a wave in the vast ocean of your existence.

Now,

As the night deepens,

Let yourself drift into the embrace of the sea within,

Where dreams are birthed from the depths and stars shimmer beneath the surface.

Let the ebb and flow of its waters rock you gently,

Lulling you into a profound and restful sleep.

As you surrender to this moment,

You are not a drop in the ocean,

You are the entire ocean in a drop.

You are infinite,

Boundless,

And profoundly loved.

Every challenge,

Every joy,

Every tear,

And every laughter are but waves in the vast sea of your journey.

With each breath,

Delve deeper into this oceanic serenity,

Letting the waves and waters of sleep envelop you,

Healing and rejuvenating your spirit.

Let the lullabies of the deep serenade you as you become one with the ocean within and around.

In this sacred space,

Know that you are cherished,

You are revered,

And you are infinitely powerful.

The mysteries of the cosmos,

The tales of galaxies far and wide,

The love of the universe,

All reside within you.

Sleep now,

Beloved,

Cradled in the embrace of your boundless self.

Dive into the dreams that await you,

And remember,

Even in the morrow's light,

The ocean remains within you,

Vast and infinite.

Good night,

Dear soul.

May you always remember your depth,

Your vastness,

And your exquisiteness.

Rest in the gentle waves of love and peace.

Sleep with grace.

Drifting,

Weightless,

Floating,

Floating beyond the edges of thought,

Beyond the contours of form,

Suspended in a vast ocean of stillness.

Each breath dissolves into the next,

Like waves merging into the sea.

No separation,

No distinction,

Only the rhythm of infinity.

You are not a drop in the ocean.

You are the entire ocean in a drop.

You are not a drop in the ocean.

You are the entire ocean in a drop.

You are the hush between heartbeats,

The whisper between stars,

A luminous spark cradled in the infinite.

There is nothing to do,

Nothing to hold on to.

You are the vast sky,

Open,

Endless,

Free,

Drifting deeper into the quiet pulse of existence,

A slow rhythmic tide pulling you into the heart of the universe.

Feel yourself dissolving,

Merging,

Like a river returning to the sea,

Like stardust settling into the night.

You are the breath of the cosmos,

Moving without effort,

The stillness between the stars,

The space between dreams,

The space between dreams.

You are the space between dreams.

You are the space between dreams.

There is no past,

No future,

Only this moment,

Expansive and whole.

You are the space between dreams,

The eternal stillness,

Everything,

Yet nothing.

You are not a drop in the ocean.

You are nothing.

You are the entire ocean within a drop.

You are not a drop in the ocean.

You are the entire ocean within a drop,

Drifting into sleep.

You are the space within dreams,

A whisper of the cosmos,

Surrender,

Release,

Drift.

The universe breathes with you,

Cradling you in this quiet embrace,

Holding you in the palm of infinity,

Drifting into sleep.

Feel yourself dissolving into sleep,

Melting into pure being,

Melting into pure spaciousness.

Floating,

Weightless,

Timeless,

A single note in the symphony of existence.

You are home.

You are home.

Drifting beyond thought,

Beyond time,

Suspended in an endless expanse of stillness.

There is no effort,

Only surrender,

A gentle wave carrying you deeper into the vast unknown.

You are not a drop in the ocean.

You are the entire ocean in a drop.

Floating,

Suspended in the moonlight,

You are the space between dreams,

Drifting drifting through an endless sky of silence,

Only spaciousness,

A deep,

Infinite openness.

A deep,

Infinite openness.

The stars shimmer around you,

Each one a memory of something ancient and beautiful.

You are not separate from this vastness.

You are not within it.

You are it.

You are the universe in ecstatic motion,

The pulse of the universe,

Slow,

Steady,

Like the rhythm of the breeze and the breath.

With each exhale,

You drift deeper into sleep,

Drifting into sleep.

With each inhale,

You drift deeper into sleep.

Presence,

Peace,

You are the night sky,

Endless,

Boundless.

You drift deeper into sleep.

You are the space between dreams.

The breath of the cosmos moves through you.

You are cradled in stillness.

You are not a drop in the ocean.

You are the entire ocean in a drop.

Drift deeper into sleep.