This yoga nidra is to support you as you go through the symptoms of menopause like night sweats,
Anxiety,
Poor sleep.
This yoga nidra meditation will help to calm your nervous system and restore you to a deep restful state.
If you haven't already,
Find a very comfortable position lying down.
Get as comfortable as you possibly can with pillows,
Blankets,
Anything to support you so that you can truly relax and let go.
Gently close your eyes.
Take a slow,
Deep inhale through the nose and exhale out of the mouth.
Again,
A slow,
Deep inhale through the nose and exhale out of the mouth,
Releasing any tension,
Any tightness in the body.
Continue that long,
Deep breathing as you allow your body to soften,
Relaxing into the support beneath you,
Feeling safe,
Feeling held.
If you have your own sankalpa,
I invite you to use it.
If you wish to take the one I'm going to suggest,
Allow it to embrace you.
I rest deeply and trust my body's wisdom.
I rest deeply and trust my body's wisdom.
Repeat your sankalpa three times and allow it to fill you inside,
Through you,
And around you.
Now bring your awareness to your right thumb,
Index finger,
Middle finger,
Wrist,
Right side waist,
Middle finger.
Little finger,
Sole of the foot.
Bring your awareness to your lower back,
Shoulder blades.
Now bring your awareness to your belly,
Chest,
Heart center,
Collarbones.
Become aware of your jaw.
Soften your jaw.
Soften your lips.
Relax your tongue.
Cheeks.
Eyes.
Forehead.
The space between the eyebrows.
The whole head.
Feel your entire body resting and relaxing.
Notice the rise of the belly and the fall of the belly.
Imagine your breath as a cool,
Soothing energy flowing through your body.
Each inhale,
Feel a gentle,
Cooling sensation.
Exhale,
Release heat,
Tension,
And discomfort.
As you continue this cooling,
Soothing breath,
Imagine yourself lying in a peaceful,
Shaded place in nature.
Maybe you're near a gentle ocean breeze.
Maybe you're under some soft trees.
You feel a soft,
Cooling light above you,
Calming and soothing.
This light slowly moves through your body,
Cooling your forehead,
Soothing the neck and your shoulders,
Relaxing your heart space.
It flows into your belly,
Calming your digestive system,
Calming your hormones,
And softening any discomfort.
Moving into the pelvis and the womb space,
Bringing balance,
Ease,
And renewal.
Feel this cooling energy regulating your internal temperature,
Soothing your night sweats,
Calming your hot flashes.
Your body feels balanced,
Steady,
And bringing your awareness to your heart center.
Repeat these affirmations.
Honor this transition in my life.
My body is wise and evolving beautifully.
I release stress and welcome deep rest.
Allow your internal waves to soften.
Return to your sankalpa.
Repeat it to yourself three times.
I rest deeply and trust my body's wisdom.
I rest deeply and trust my body's wisdom.
I rest deeply and trust my body's wisdom.
Feel this sankalpa settling into your body,
Your mind,
And your spirit.
I honor this transition in my life.
My body is wise and evolving beautifully.
I release stress and welcome deep rest.
Begin to deepen your breath,
Gently bringing awareness back to your body and the space around you.
Breathe.
Bring your hands to your heart center.
Take a deep inhale.
Another deep inhale.
One more deep inhale.
Inhale and gently exhale.
You are supported.
You are balanced.
You are at peace.
