Welcome to this 25-minute Christian Yoga Nidra session focused on deepening your connection with God.
As you begin,
Find a comfortable place to lie down.
Adjust your position so that you feel completely supported and fully at ease.
Close your eyes if that feels okay and start by taking a few deep breaths.
Breathing in through your nose.
Maybe releasing out of your mouth.
Allowing yourself to relax and become present in the moment.
As we embark on this journey,
Start by setting an intention to open your heart to God's presence,
Trusting in His love and grace to guide you through this practice.
And as we shift to a comprehensive body scan designed for deep relaxation,
Bring your awareness back to your breath.
Simply noticing the natural rhythm of your inhalations and your exhalations.
With each breath,
Feel yourself becoming more relaxed and more open to God's presence.
Now shifting your awareness to your body.
Becoming aware of any sensations or feelings in this moment.
We'll start the body scan at our feet.
Gradually moving your awareness up through your body.
As you focus on each part,
Breathe into that area of your body,
Inviting relaxation and releasing any tension.
So bringing your awareness to your toes.
Noticing any sensations,
Tingling,
Tightness,
Temperature.
Imagine yourself breathing into your toes and inviting in relaxation.
Shifting your awareness to the soles of your feet.
Becoming aware of any sensations or feelings in this area.
Breathing in,
Inviting in awareness.
And breathing out,
Releasing any tension.
Shifting your awareness to your ankles.
Noticing,
Feeling.
Breathing into that area,
Inviting relaxation.
And release any tension.
Shifting your awareness to your calves.
Noticing sensation,
Tightness.
Breathing in,
Inviting relaxation.
Breathing out,
Releasing any tension.
Shift your awareness to your knees.
Again,
Just simply noticing.
Inviting in relaxation as you breathe in.
And releasing any tension as you breathe out.
Moving your awareness to your thighs.
Breathing in,
Inviting relaxation.
Breathing out,
Releasing any tightness or tension.
Your awareness shifts to your hips,
Feeling the weight in the surface beneath you.
Observing.
Breathing in,
Invite relaxation.
Breathing out,
Releasing tension.
Shifting your awareness to your abdomen.
Feeling the breath move into your belly.
Breathing in,
Feeling the expansion.
Breathing out,
Finding ease.
Your awareness shifts to your chest.
Again,
Noticing the breath.
Noticing the rise and fall.
Inviting in relaxation.
And releasing any tension.
Awareness shifts to your back.
Breathing into your back.
Inviting relaxation.
Breathing out,
Releasing any tension.
Awareness shifts to your shoulders.
Simply noticing,
Observing.
Breath in as you invite relaxation.
And on the out breath,
Releasing any tension.
Moving your awareness out to your arms.
Noticing any sensations or tightness.
Inhaling,
Inviting relaxation into your arms.
And exhaling,
Releasing any tension in this area.
Your awareness shifts out through your hands.
Noticing tingling,
Sensations,
Warmth.
Breathing in,
Inviting relaxation.
Breathing out,
Releasing any tension.
Moving all the way out to your fingertips.
Feeling lightness and ease as you shift your awareness to this area.
And inviting relaxation.
And let go with every exhale.
Shifting your awareness to your neck.
Breathing in.
And breathing out.
And lastly,
Arriving at your head.
Simply observing.
And then inviting in relaxation.
And releasing any tension in this area.
And as you surrender here with your body full,
Free,
And at ease.
Imagine God's peace flowing through you with each breath.
Touching every part of your body.
Filling you with a sense of deep calm and connection.
Now gently shift your focus to the scripture Romans 8,
38 and 39.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life,
Nor angels nor demons,
Neither the past nor the future,
Nor any powers,
Neither height nor depth,
Nor anything else in all creation,
Will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus,
Our Lord.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life,
Neither angels nor demons,
Neither the present nor future,
Nor any powers,
Neither height nor depth,
Nor anything else in all creation,
Will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus,
Our Lord.
Reflect deeply on these words.
Contemplate the magnitude of God's love.
A love so vast and powerful that nothing can separate you from it.
Visualize this love as a warm embracing light surrounding and filling you completely.
As you meditate on the scripture,
Allow the truth of God's inseparable love to sink deep into your heart and soul.
Feel the security and comfort that come from knowing you are forever held in his love.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life,
Neither angels nor demons,
Neither the present nor the future,
Nor any powers,
Neither height nor depth,
Nor anything else in all creation,
Will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus,
Our Lord.
And now we enter into a period of silent meditation.
In this silence,
Simply rest in the presence of God,
Allowing his love to envelop you,
To speak to you without words.
And know that if your mind starts to wander,
Gently bring your focus back to the feeling of God's love surrounding you.
As we conclude this session,
Let us pray.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for this sacred time in your presence.
Thank you for your love that knows no bounds and for the peace that comes from being connected to you.
We ask that the sense of connection,
This awareness of your love stays with us as we go about our days.
May we always find our strength and hope in you.
In Jesus' name we pray.
Amen.
And gradually bring your awareness back to the present moment.
So back to the room,
Maybe noticing your body.
Begin to wiggle your fingers and toes as you awaken your body.
Notice the surface grounding you beneath you.
Maybe begin to rock your head side to side and gently open your eyes.
And carry with you the peace and love of God into the rest of your day.
