Welcome to Earth Yoga Nidra.
Create a yoga nidra nest.
Cover yourself with a blanket and fluff a pillow underneath you if that feels good for your body.
And as you adjust yourself and settle into this cozy spot,
Notice how the earth is holding you.
Feel the points of contact with the ground and notice how you're connecting with this planet that we call home as you perch in your yoga nidra nest.
Find yourself settling into a position that feels like a still lake,
Serene and quiet.
Notice the stillness within you.
Feel how you're connected to the trees,
The ground and the sky as you continue to breathe.
Notice how your lungs fill with air.
The earth provides you with plenty of oxygen.
Notice how your chest rises and falls as you continue to breathe with help from the trees.
All of you is welcome here on this earth.
Every part of you is welcome as you notice sensations,
Thoughts and emotions.
Observe whatever rises without needing to judge yourself.
Let yourself just be a creature of this earth.
Now notice your skin,
The largest organ of your body.
Observe the air on your skin.
Notice how your skin connects with the earth.
Feel the skin on your feet,
Legs,
Hips and torso.
Notice the sensations with the skin on your arms,
Neck,
Ears and face.
Now become aware of other organs in your body.
As you hear the words,
Focus on that part of your body starting from your head and moving towards your toes,
Brain,
Pituitary gland,
Pineal gland,
Eyes,
Nose,
Sinuses,
Tongue,
Thyroid,
Heart,
Lungs,
Thymus,
Kidneys,
Adrenal glands,
Liver,
Spleen,
Gallbladder,
Pancreas,
Stomach,
Large intestine,
Small intestine,
Reproductive organs.
Become aware of your left leg,
Right leg,
Left foot,
Right foot.
Now be aware of only the left side of your body.
Now focus only on the right side of your body.
Left side of your body.
Right side.
Become aware of your whole body,
Including the left and right side together.
Become aware of your whole body as it's cradled by the earth.
Your cells are vibrating in harmony.
Trillions of cells vibrating.
Vibrating in connection with the earth.
Be aware of your lungs filling with air.
Observe your nose inhaling and exhaling.
And notice any fragrances from the earth that surround you.
Trees,
Flowers,
Other plants,
Rich soil,
Rivers and streams leading into oceans.
Feel the pulse of the earth as you continue to vibrate in harmony.
If you notice any thoughts or sensations that arise,
Just witness it without judgment.
Feel the earth vibrating in harmony with you.
Now visualize a nature sanctuary that brings you peace and helps you to feel light and airy.
It can be a real place you visited or it can be a place that you make up.
Notice what sounds you hear in this nature sanctuary.
Do you hear the sounds of water or birds or the wind?
What other sounds do you notice?
What does this nature sanctuary look like?
Notice the texture and colors as you celebrate the peacefulness and beauty of this sacred spot.
What smells or tastes do you sense?
What do you feel beneath your feet or at your fingertips?
What does your skin sense?
What emotions or sensations are you feeling in this nature sanctuary?
Let your body truly feel to its fullest capacity without judgment.
Just observe whatever arises.
What sounds you hear in this nature sanctuary?
You can return to this inner sanctuary whenever you want.
Let your cells fill with the memory of this space and as you connect with this sanctuary,
Listen to the wisdom from the earth that is pouring through your whole body.
Now,
Remember a time that you were happy or joyful while you were outdoors in nature.
Picture this in as much detail as possible.
Notice the sounds,
Sensations and whatever else enters your senses as you remember this joyful moment.
What sounds you hear in this nature sanctuary?
What sounds you hear in this nature sanctuary?
You are a celebration of nature.
Your being is a part of this earth and you are worthy and valuable.
Feel how the earth is supporting you.
You are being held and nurtured by the earth.
You are awareness itself.
Witness yourself on this earth.
Become aware of how you are breathing.
Breathing in oxygen from the trees and plants.
Notice your breathing as you're aware of your face,
Arms,
Chest,
Hips,
Legs and feet.
Be aware of whatever sensations,
Thoughts or emotions are swirling about you.
Invite,
Acknowledge and observe whatever's there.
You are awareness itself and you're letting yourself have the space to just be however you are in this moment.
Notice how your feet are connected to the earth,
Your legs,
Torso,
Arms,
Neck and head.
Notice how your whole body is linked to the earth.
If it feels right,
Turn your body to one side and rest in the fetal position.
When it feels right for you,
Gently start moving,
Stretching slowly and fluttering your eyes open.
Thank you for celebrating yourself and your connection with the earth today.
