We are going to explore.
Wintering.
A concept you may have heard of where people may have experienced loss.
Going through grief.
Experienced burnout.
Or heartache.
It is a time where they go within.
Nourish.
And slow down.
There is nowhere you need to be right now.
You are exactly where you need to be.
When you are ready.
Gently close your eyes.
We're going to start with some box breathing.
To settle.
Into the space.
If you have not done this before.
It is breathing in for four.
Holding for fall.
Breathing out for four.
Holding for four.
If you're comfortable.
Place your left hand on your belly.
And your right hand.
Over your heart space.
Let's begin.
Breathing in,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Hold,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Release,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Hold,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Again,
In,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Hold,
Two,
Three,
Four,
Let it go,
Two,
Three,
Four,
Hold,
Two,
Three,
Four,
One last time breathing in,
Two,
Three,
Four,
Hold,
Two,
Three,
4,
Let it go 2,
3,
4,
Hold 2,
3,
4 Let your breath return.
To a natural rhythm.
Gently.
Place your hands in your lap.
Or if you're lying down.
You may want to face your palms upwards.
As a sign of receiving.
Allow your breath.
Gently guide you.
Within.
Feel the weight of your body.
Being supported beneath you.
Feel your legs grounding in.
Your fate.
Your seat.
Your back if you're lying down.
Allow yourself.
To soften.
Into that support.
There is nothing you need to do right now.
There is nothing you need to fix.
Nowhere else you need to be.
We are currently in the middle of winter.
When nature.
Invites us to slow down.
Winter reminds us that not all growth happens.
Where we can see it.
Beneath the surface.
Seeds are being nourished.
Roots growing stronger.
The earth is not rushing towards spring.
It is quietly preparing.
Restoring.
And supporting new life.
In its own perfect time.
Perhaps we can offer ourselves that same permission.
To pause to rest.
To trust that we too are being nourished.
Even when life feels still.
In winter.
The animals hibernate.
Leaves fall from the trees.
I invite you,
What are you ready to release?
Perhaps it's tension.
Perhaps it's striving.
Allow whatever you're ready to let go of.
Be received by the earth beneath you.
I'll give you a moment.
Just sit with this.
Drawing a deep breath in.
And a long exhale out,
Letting it all go.
Releasing at all.
Now I want you to imagine a warm gentle light glowing.
In the centre of your heart.
It does not need to be bright.
It simply reminds you.
Your inner light.
Is always there.
Even in the moments of darkness.
Steady.
Quiet.
And presence.
With each breath.
Allow that warmth to spread.
All through your body like a beautiful golden light.
Nourishing all of your organs.
Every sew.
Bringing a sense of calm.
Of nourishment.
And feeling deeply supported.
Now I'd like you to ask yourself.
But would nourish me.
In the next season.
Perhaps it's peace.
Perhaps it's joy.
Could even be play.
Connection.
Or simply.
Just to rest.
Now let that quality settle gently into your heart.
Take one deep breath in.
And slowly breathe out.
That stillness is part of renewal.
You don't have to carry everything.
Alone.
You are supported.
You are nourished.
You are exactly where you need to be this season.
Your gen,
So breath in.
And a long exhale out.
Slowly,
Slowly.
Bringing yourself back online.
You may want to gently wriggle your toes.
Your fingers.
If you are lying down.
I invite you.
To gently roll to one side.
Take a moment.
To be here.
To feel that warmth.
To feel the nourishment.
When you're ready.
Gently.
Open your eyes.
