Welcome.
Find a comfortable place to sit or lie down,
Allowing your hands to rest gently.
Let your eyes soften or close completely.
Take a long,
Slow inhale through your nose and gently exhale through your mouth.
Again,
In and out.
Allow your body to soften.
Allow your breath to guide you into stillness.
This is your moment to begin your fast with calm,
Clarity,
And care.
Let's start by gently reminding yourself.
You are safe.
You are in control.
You are supported.
Fasting is no punishment.
It's not deprivation.
It's a gift to your body,
A chance to rest,
Reset,
And renew.
With each breath,
Settle deeper into the knowing that this fast is not about willpower.
It's about listening.
Listening to your body,
To your deeper needs,
To your energy.
Let's set your intention now.
Silently,
Repeat after me.
I begin this fast with peace.
I begin this fast with clarity.
I begin this fast with trust in my body's wisdom.
I am not rushing.
I am not forcing.
I am here,
Grounded,
And open to the experience.
Picture yourself moving through the next few hours or the next day with ease.
Feel your energy steady,
Your mind quiet,
Your stomach calm.
If a wave of hunger arises,
You will breathe through it.
If a thought tempts you to give up,
You will pose and choose again with awareness.
You are not alone on this journey.
You have your breath,
You have your intention,
And you have the ability to observe and respond rather than react.
You don't need to know how the entire fast will go.
Just take it moment by moment.
Fasting is not about perfection.
Fasting is about presence.
Every time you return to your breath,
Every time you choose not to follow a craving,
You are strengthening a deeper part of you,
A wiser part of you.
Now,
Take one more deep breath in and a long,
Slow breath out.
Gently begin to wiggle your fingers and toes.
Feel your body awake,
Supported by the earth beneath you.
When you are ready,
Bring your awareness back to the room and carry this calm,
Strong energy with you into your fast.
You have already begun and you are already doing beautifully.
