The Lotus Flower Of The Spine For Relaxation And Sleep

The spine, like a lotus flower, is a powerful metaphor rooted in Eastern traditions like yoga and tantra. It symbolizes the upward flow of energy through the spine’s energy centers, from the grounding sacrum to the blossoming crown. The lotus, rising pure from muddy waters, reflects resilience and the capacity for spiritual growth in the face of adversity.

Allow yourself 5 minutes to meditate, to relax, and visualize your body as a lotus flower blooming.

"Serenity" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Transcript

In your mind's eye,

Begin to see,

Sense,

Feel,

Or imagine a lotus flower.

Let's connect this flower with your body.

Imagining that your spine is the stem of the flower,

Growing up from the mud below.

The crown of the head is the location where this flower blooms.

Allow the image to become more and more clear.

The spine,

The stem of the lotus,

Its root,

Flowing up to the top of the water,

The crown of your head.

As you connect with your crown,

See,

Sense,

Feel,

Or imagine this lotus flower to be any color of your choice.

Perhaps you'll choose white or yellow,

Red,

Blue,

Or purple.

Any color of your choice,

Maybe it's multicolored.

Sense the crown of the head opening wide,

The petals of the flower unfolding,

This lotus growing out of the mud,

Rising up to the water's surface,

From the root of your body up the spine to the top of your head.

Allow the focus to remain on your crown.

Now let's bring the focus to the soles of your feet,

Becoming more and more grounded into this moment.

And when ready,

Allow the eyes to open.

Move the body in any way it needs to move as you allow yourself to return.

Reviews

Clear and uplifting, this visualisation feels very supportive 🙏