The Red Portal 4: Opening

A gentle opening after release.
Day 4 invites you to create spaciousness in your body and breath, awakening the soft sprouting energy that follows menstruation. This quiet expansion allows your feminine power to move forward, reminding you that growth begins in subtle shifts — in warmth, in breath, in the quiet unfolding of your inner landscape.
Keywords: opening, menstrual cycle, feminine wisdom, embodiment, subtle energy, gentle practice, somatic awareness
Music: Tree of Life by light_music

Transcript

Stay full. Opening. Welcome back to day 4 of the Red Portal. Today we answer the energy of opening. The quiet sprouting that follows release. The soft movement where the body begins to wake again. Like the earth slowly turning toward the light after a long winter. Menstruation is renewal, A transition from the old to the new. When the womb is empty and the body soft, Space appears. Space to breathe. Space to feel yourself. Space to receive what is already on its way in the new cycle. The energy returns slowly. Quiet longing spreads through the body. Like spring flowers pushing up through the soil. You turn your face toward the sun Stretch your body. And let lifeforms begin to rise. You open. You create space. You are now yourself. To receive. Find a quiet place where you can be understood. Today we'll move through gentle stretches, So make sure you have space around you. Ideally on a mat. But your bed is also fine if that feels better. Sit in a comfortable cross-legged position. Lengthen your spine. And close your eyes. Take a deep breath. And slowly let go. Feel while your body meets the surface beneath it. Let yourself become heaven without collapsing. Lower your shoulders. Imagine that you are a tall tree. The tree of life. With roots deep in the earth and branches reaching toward the sky. Let your thoughts drift by like white clouds. Feel your body. Feel your breath. Feel that you are present. Listen to the signals your body is sending you. Are there tension? Discomfort? Send your breath to the places that call for attention. Let each inhale soften the body a little more. Feel that you are alive. If your heart is beating. Allow yourself to simply exist. You do not need to change anything. You are already enough. Open your eyes. I will guide you through four gentle stretches that open the body and create space. Move slowly. Breathe deeply. Listen to your body and only go as far as you can. As feels comfortable. Start by coming to all fours. Let your big toes touch behind you. Take a salt inhaler. And sink your hips back towards your heels. Lower your torso forward. So your chest moves towards the earth. Rest your forehead on the ground. Stretch your arms forward. Or let them rest on the side of your body. Breathe deeply into your belly. Feel how the body opens from within. How your neck, Shoulders, And lower back soften. Let the tension melt down into the earth and release. Slowly come back up to sitting. Notice how your body feels now. Come back to all fours. Hands on the shoulders, Knees on the hips. Inhale. And let your spine arch gently. Lift your heart toward the light. Feel the energy rising through the front of your body. Exhale and round your spine softly. Let your head drop and feel the stretch along your back. Continue at your own pace. Let your breath lead the movement. Let the energy grow through your spine. Return to a neutral position. Notice how your lower back feels now. Grab soft material. Perhaps more open. Lie down on your back. Feet on the floor. Take a gentle inhale and draw your knees toward your chest. Hold them. Now rock slowly from side to side. As if massaging the earth beneath you. Make small circles with your knees. Follow your own rhythm. Let the movement create space in your lower back so life force can move freely. Change direction. Stay in the movement. Let the body open from within. Now pause and rest here for a moment. Return to a neutral position. Plant your feet on the floor. And notice how your body feels now. Lie on your back and place your feet on the floor. Let your knees fall open to each side. Bring the soles of your feet together. Place one hand on your heart and one hand on your belly. Breathe deeply. Let your hips open. That your pillows become heavy. Feel how more space appears in your groin, Your belly and your thighs. Rest here. Lean into the opening and let your body be receptive. Allow yourself to soften. Now return to your body. Feel what you rest against the surface beneath you. Take a deep breath. And slowly let it go. Sigh When you are ready, Open your eyes again. Bring your hands under your knees and lift them gently. As if closing a book. Lie for a moment in silence. And let the experience settle. Notice how your body feels now. Perhaps softer. Perhaps more open. Perhaps ready to receive. You have created space today. You have opened doors. You have allowed life force to sprout. Without pressure. Without expectation, Without control. Simply by giving yourself permission to receive it. Ask yourself questions. How can I open? And become ready to receive. Stay here for as long as you need. When you feel ready. Continue your day. Perhaps with a cup of tea. Quiet moment of reflection. Or a few minutes in the sun. Tomorrow we continue with day 5. Where we will work with intentions for the coming cycles. The creative energy that follows over you. Thank you for opening and awakening your body with me today. May you be rooted in your power. And may faith and wonder guide your path.