May The Force Be With You

"May The Force Be With You" is a meditation practice designed to harness the energy and vitality within you, tapping into a universal force connecting all living things. In this empowering session, you will be guided through your breath and visualization techniques to awaken the inner force that flows through your veins—a force as potent and life-affirming as the essence of life itself.

This practice affirms your innate power and celebrates the invisible threads that weave together the tapestry of the cosmos. By the end of this immersive experience, you will emerge feeling revitalized, aligned, and infused with the knowledge that the force you seek has been within you all along, waiting to be realized and released into the world.

(Celebrate May the 4th as well!)

Transcript

Welcome.

Welcome to this practice,

Allowing the force to be with you.

This is a practice in honor of allowing the force to be with you.

It could be a memory,

It could be the first time you saw this beautiful vision of the force,

Believing the force.

May the force be with you.

Allow yourself to prepare to embark on a profound journey through the layers of your being.

Allow yourself to embrace the concept,

Concept of the force,

A central mystical presence that is deeply woven into the fabric of the cosmos,

The fabric of you.

Breathing the breath,

Knowing that this force,

As you may understand it,

Is more than just a power.

It is the very essence of existence,

A vital energy that animates all life.

Breathe.

Allow yourself to sink into the surface in which you've placed yourself,

Allowing your body to feel heavy yet light,

Understanding that the force represents the interconnectedness of all things,

The invisible threads that binds the galaxy together,

Harmonizing the vastness of space within the intimacy of our inner worlds,

An energy that flows through the world,

An energy that flows through us,

Around you,

Unites a collective dance of creation and time.

Imagine the force as an ever-present guide.

Breathe.

A whisper of intuition,

A gentle nudge towards growth,

Allowing the body to rest into this force.

It embodies the lightness of being that uplifts and inspires,

As well as the grounding truth that centers and stabilizes.

And as you settle into the space of your practice,

Begin to open your heart to the wisdom of the force.

Allow it to be your ally as you navigate through the multifaceted aspects of your existence,

From the dense,

Tangible reality of the physical body to the expansive,

Boundless realms of your spirit.

Breathe,

And feel the force as a sanctuary within,

Where you can seek refuge.

It is a source of strength when we feel weak,

A wellspring of courage when we face the unknown,

And a beacon of hope that shines unceasingly,

Reminding us that the light and life are ever-present.

Breathe,

Sinking down in this moment of stillness.

The force is not a distant myth or legend,

Or from another world.

It is real.

It is living.

It is within.

Ready to reveal the profound truth to you,

To your being.

Breathing in and breathing out.

Feeling the body sink effortlessly,

Longing to release.

And carry with you the knowledge that you are part of a greater whole,

Connected to all that is,

Always supported by the force's limitless compassion and boundless wisdom.

The process of Yoga Nidra now begins,

And with an open heart and a clear mind,

We begin to set an intention,

A whisper from the heart,

Feeling deeply connected to this force,

To bring balance to the inner world and the outer world.

Listening subtly to this intention,

A whisper,

Allowing it to resonate through the layers of your being,

Listening,

An I AM statement.

I am whole.

I am peaceful.

I am strength.

I am love.

Listen for your sankalpa,

Your intention,

Listening to the force,

The heart,

The whisper.

And the body begins to drift as the awareness moves under the body,

And a sense of gentle warmth slides under you as if the light of a distant star is softly touching your skin.

And this light,

This essence of the force,

Begins to steadily move to the right side of the body and to the left side of the body.

It steadily moves down the body and up the body.

Allow it to caress your forehead,

Smoothing out the lines of tension,

Releasing the creases,

Feeling the breath moving in and out,

Releasing the worries.

They evaporate into the cosmos.

The light glides over your eyes,

Easing them into relaxation,

Reminding you that the vision is not only what you see on the outside,

But what you perceive within the open heart.

The light of the force continues to descend lovingly,

Moving into the right ear,

Inviting you to listen to the symphony of life that plays beyond the silence,

Brushing across the cheeks and mouth,

Moving down the left side of the throat,

Into the gateway of verbal expression,

Releasing apprehension.

The warmth seeps down into your shoulders,

And the force dissolves the burdens moving to the right shoulder,

Rolling down the right arm,

Traveling down the right elbow,

Moving into the right forearm,

Into the right wrist,

And into the palm of the right hand.

Your fingers,

Onto which touch and interaction tingle with the force's energy,

Reminding you of the power to heal and to comfort that lies within your very own fingertips,

The tip of the right thumb,

The right first finger,

The right second finger,

The right third finger,

The right small finger.

The force lights up the right arm,

And returning to the left shoulder,

Moving down the left bicep,

The left elbow,

The left forearm,

And into the left wrist.

The force moves into the left palm,

And the left fingers tingle with the force,

The energy,

Reminding you of your power to heal and comfort.

Into the tip of the left thumb,

The tip of the first finger,

The left middle finger,

The left ring finger,

The left small finger.

The left arm lights up with the force,

Breathing effortlessly,

Awareness moving through the torso,

Soothing the chest and the heart space into the lungs,

Expanding onto the side body,

The right side,

The left side,

Moving through the digestive organs,

Your stomach,

Into the intestines,

Blessing the nourishment they provide,

Like the force nurturing growth across the galaxy.

So too does your body nurture and sustain you.

This light descends further,

Moving down through the hips and pelvis.

The force anchors into the sacrum,

Connecting you to the earth,

Feeling grounded in the knowledge that you are part of such a larger narrative,

A universal story,

That the force weaves through your life.

And that light cascades down the right leg,

The right knee,

The left leg,

The left knee,

The right lower leg,

The left lower leg,

Into the right ankle,

The left ankle,

Down,

All the way down deeply.

The force's presence becomes known in the body,

Finally reaching the soles of the feet.

The force emanating from the soles of your feet,

Grounding you.

The sensations of the body,

Grounded,

Light,

Drifting.

Feeling a sense of wholeness,

A unity between your physical form and the boundless energy of the force.

Rest here,

Basking in the glow that surrounds and infuses you,

Cradled in the cosmic embrace of Anamaya Kosha.

Breathe.

Anamaya Kosha,

Moving into the energy body with a gentle inward gaze.

Begin to observe the sacred dance of your breath.

Notice the natural and spontaneous flow of air entering and exiting your nostrils.

Feel the coolness as you inhale,

And the warmth as you exhale,

And the subtle pause that rests between each cycle,

A quiet space of potential and peace.

And as you inhale,

Visualize the force as a radiant,

Shimmering energy.

It enters your body like a tide of luminous stardust,

Washing over every cell,

Filling you with vitality.

This energy is pure and bright.

It begins to course through the veins,

The arteries,

The energy channels of the body,

Illuminating them with light,

A thousand galaxies in the body.

And with every exhale,

Envision blockages within your body being swept away,

The barriers moved,

Dark knots,

Shadows dissolve with the force's gentle glow,

Release them back into the universe where they can be transformed into new possibilities,

New possibilities.

Feel the force revitalizing your Pranamaya Kosha,

Restoring balance to your inner energy field,

Spinning wheels of life force,

Spinning harmonious frequencies of the cosmos,

Every breath changing the body.

Each breath,

A wave of the force washing over the shores of your soul,

Leaving behind a landscape of serenity and strength,

And begin to feel this profound connection between your personal energy and the universal and the universal energy of the force,

A bond that assures you are never alone,

Always supported and deeply loved.

Sit here in this space for a few moments,

Cradled in the nurturing brace of the force as it rejuvenates,

Breathing,

Breathing effortlessly,

And as the body drifts and floats in that stream of awareness amongst the stars and the cosmos,

You enter the mental emotional landscape and you become the compassionate witness to your thoughts,

You begin to see the thoughts like leaves floating in a gentle stream,

Each thought,

Each feeling,

A ripple floating,

Breathe softly into the space in which each breath invites a sense of kindness and understanding.

Each thought,

Greet with tenderness,

And perhaps there from the future,

Meet them with the gentle touch of patience,

Like the Jedi who observes without attachment,

Maintain a stance of gentle curiosity about the comings and goings of your mind,

Allowing the emotions to rise and fall,

Begin feeling the swell of your heart with joy,

It's nothing to chase,

You simply feel joy,

Acknowledging this joy that bubbles from your heart,

Observing,

Recognizing,

Acknowledging the joy that you feel,

Allowing the joy to dissipate and transform,

Continuing to observe,

Breathing,

Recognizing the emotion of sorrow,

Acknowledge,

Feel,

And release sorrow,

Observing that these emotions do not define you,

They are experiences passing through the vast sky of your consciousness,

Colored by the force within and around you,

The true essence of you remains unchanged,

A still point of peace amidst the swirling patterns of thoughts and emotions,

Drifting,

Breathing in the illuminating light of the force,

Exhaling,

Letting go of attachment,

Knowing that the force provides you with clarity and equanimity,

Allowing you to find calm in the midst of the mental emotional storm,

Letting go of sorrow,

Letting go of joy,

Coming back to neutral,

Coming back into this deep self-awareness,

A place of dynamic and vibrant aspect of your being,

Shaped by this beautiful force within,

Dwelling here,

Within,

Resting,

Drifting,

In this orb of light the force has given you,

Breathe,

And within the sanctity of your innermost self,

Lies the wisdom body,

The domain where intuition,

Discernment,

And profound inner knowing resides,

It is here that we can align with the wisdom of the Jedi,

Drawing upon the guidance and revelations offered by the force,

Breathing,

Lightly,

Deeply,

Expand,

Drifting into the journey inward,

Imagine transcending the chatter of the mind and the fluctuations of your emotion,

Entering a space of profound clarity and truth,

A place that goes beyond intellect,

Tapping into the pure essence of you,

Your core being,

Sinking into the depths of Nirmaya Kosha,

Where your inner sage awaits,

This timeless,

Eternal you,

The witness of your existence,

A part of you that perceives the patterns in your life,

Recognizes you,

Places you in alignment with the force,

Invite the wisdom of the Jedi to infuse your consciousness,

Embrace the light of the force,

Embody the balance between knowledge and intuition,

Guardians of peace within you,

Guardians of the dance of understanding,

The dance of the universe within,

Allowing the force to illuminate your understanding,

Trust in the gentle nudges and whispers that emanate from your wisdom body,

Guiding you always to make choices that resonate with your highest good and the well-being of those around you,

Allowing this inner wisdom to guide your journey through life,

Supporting you,

Helping you navigate complex situations with grace and integrity,

It speaks in the language of stillness,

Often heard best in moments of quiet reflection,

Here the wisdom of the Jedi and the force become clear,

Shaping your actions with the precision of a beautiful light and the compassion of a healer,

Breathing,

Resting,

Drifting,

Trusting the force,

Your ally,

Trusting the journey of growth and self-discovery that unfolds before you,

Blissfully,

Letting yourself melt into Anamaya Gosha,

No striving,

No seeking,

A profound contentment of being in perfect harmony,

Which is the force itself,

Anamaya Gosha,

Imagine the sheath as a radiant aura encircling you,

As if the force is growing,

Moving out from you,

Boundless,

No boundaries,

Love,

Unconditional,

Breathing,

Resting,

Drifting,

Boundless love that infuses every atom of your being,

It's as if you have stepped into a serene ocean of light in the cosmos,

Where every wave,

Every droplet,

Every particle is imbued with the deepest sense of peace and joy,

Expansion,

Breathing,

Merging with the sacred union,

Universal consciousness,

Where you realize that you and the force are one and the same,

Bask in this luminous presence of the force,

Enveloped in its embrace,

Cradle in the arms of eternity,

Breathing,

There is nothing to do here,

Nothing to change,

Feel into this unique expression of the force,

Savor,

Savor this experience,

The sense of completeness,

Of being exactly where you're meant to be,

Fills you,

Overflowing you,

Breathing with this internal force,

And you begin to hear the whisper,

The soft silence of your heart,

That carries that San Kelpa,

This deep,

Meaningful intention,

The soul's purpose,

The I am statement,

And you hear it and whisper it three times to yourself,

I am,

And you feel the full force flowing through the layers of your existence,

And you begin to notice your breath,

As if you're coming into a soft landing,

After being up through the layers in the cosmic universe,

Moving through the layers,

Landing gently back in your place,

Becoming aware of your physical surroundings,

While still maintaining the connection to the force,

Which is always with you,

And you begin to feel the toes of your right foot,

The toes of the left foot,

And perhaps even the fingers of the right hand,

Feeling this great inhale and exhale,

Allowing the peace and harmony of the force to be with you in the waking world,

And allowing the eyes to open,

Only when you're ready,

There's no rush here,

And coming back into this waking world,

And remembering that the force is always with you,

Integrated into every layer of your being,

Into every cell of your self,

And may it guide you,

May it protect you,

May it always move through you,

With grace and purpose,

May the force be with you always,

Take a large inhale here,

And exhale,

Placing the palms of the hands together,

As if you're squishing a star,

Placing the thumbs to the chest,

Allowing the head to drop down,

Coming into reverence with a moment of humility,

Just saying thank you,

Thank you for practicing,

Thank you for being here,

I hope to practice again with you soon.