Namaste.
My name is Amanda and welcome to this Yoga Nidra that has been created by special request.
For those of you suffering through chronic fatigue or exhaustion,
Know that I deeply empathize with you.
I've been there,
Unable to get out of bed as much as I wanted to,
As much as I tried.
My body was simply unable to move.
During my healing journey,
I brought in so many modalities to help my body heal,
Though few worked.
However,
One of those modalities that proved instrumental for me was the daily practice of Yoga Nidra.
Through the systematic relaxation techniques only offered in Yoga Nidra,
Slowly,
The exhaustion I lived with began to dissipate and energy started to become available in my body once again.
Yoga Nidra is a practice that can be helpful in your recovery,
As it allows the mind and body to release into a deep,
Deep state of rest and repair.
It is the only practice of its kind,
And its effects are cumulative.
The more you practice,
The more you benefit.
Though healing journeys are often long,
Please don't give up.
Know that healing is possible.
The energy you once had is available,
And your body can access it once again.
Healing from deep exhaustion or chronic fatigue requires time,
Patience,
And a belief that your body can and will heal.
Consider this practice to be your healing time.
Use the next few moments to become cozied into your Yoga Nidra nest.
Bring in whatever you require for support,
Such as pillows or bolsters,
A blanket for warmth,
Maybe an eye covering to remove unwanted light.
Set yourself up to rest in comfort,
Warmth,
And a feeling of being held and supported.
You are,
Right now,
Creating the foundation for your practice.
And as you do so,
You're sending a signal to your brain that it's time for deep rest and repair.
When you're ready,
Close down your eyes.
Allow a deep breath.
Your Yoga Nidra practice begins now.
Focus on your breath,
Bringing in a count on your next inhale.
Beginning with the number 13,
Count down with each breath.
If you lose your count,
Simply return to 13,
And don't worry if you don't reach number one.
Follow your breath and count down at your own pace.
On your next inhale,
13.
Exhale,
13.
Inhale,
12.
Exhale,
12.
Inhale,
11.
Exhale,
11.
Continue on your own until you are called back.
You may release the count now as you declare your sankalpa.
If you don't have a sankalpa that you're working with,
You might use a phrase as simple and profound as,
I am healing.
I am healing.
Healing.
Silently repeat your sankalpa three times,
Each followed by a deep breath.
You may release your sankalpa,
Knowing that we will plant its seed once more near the end of this practice.
Let your awareness fall to my voice now.
Bring your attention to the crown of your head,
The space in between your eyebrows,
Moving down to the base of your throat,
Over to your right shoulder,
Right hand,
Thumb,
Index finger,
Middle finger,
Ring finger,
Little finger.
All of your right hand and right arm,
Back to the base of your throat,
Over to your left shoulder,
Index finger,
Middle finger,
All of your left hand and left arm,
Heart center,
Right side of your chest,
Left side of your chest,
Right side of your chest,
Right side of your chest,
Left side of your chest,
Left side of your chest,
Right side of your chest,
Left side of your chest,
Tip of your left big toe,
Second toe,
Third.
Awareness falling onto the right side body,
The entire right side body.
Now,
Shifting awareness to the left side body,
The entire left side body.
Moving awareness to the whole body.
Feel your entire body still and resting.
Might you also note your breath.
Feel your body breathing.
Don't change your breath in any way.
Just notice breath flowing in and flowing out and at its own pace.
You might feel the soft rise and fall of your abdomen with each breath.
The weight of your body on the surface beneath you.
Your body still,
Peaceful,
And in deep rest.
And let yourself feel the bliss that only comes from deep rest.
Allow this blissful feeling to spread throughout,
Moving towards the edges of your body.
And let yourself linger here for a little while.
And let yourself linger here for a little while.
Might you also visualize yourself with full energy.
Visualize yourself feeling energetic,
Full of life and vigor,
Doing what you truly desire.
What does it feel like to live in this state of optimal health and well-being?
Let yourself feel it.
Let your cells feel it and know it as if it is your reality.
Right now,
Know that this life is available to you.
It is within your reach.
You can attain it.
You deserve to live in optimal health.
You are worthy of optimal health.
The chronic fatigue or exhaustion you've been living with is not who you are.
It does not have to be the rest of your life.
Visualize health.
Let your body feel health.
It might not be where you are right now,
And that's okay.
Where you are doesn't define who you are.
Every time you allow yourself to envision and deeply sense the health you desire,
You become one step closer to achieving it.
Let yourself simply be with this knowing until you are called back.
You may let go of the visualization for now and allow your awareness to fall back on to your breath.
On your next inhale,
Allow two sips of breath in through your nose,
Followed by a gentle exhale through a slightly opened mouth,
Like so.
Two sips in.
Again,
Two sips in.
Long exhale to let it go.
One more time.
Two sips in.
Let yourself fall back into your natural breathing pattern.
As you recall your sankalpa,
Perhaps you used,
I am healing.
Repeat your sankalpa silently to yourself for the next few moments.
Release your sankalpa and begin to deepen your breathing.
Each breath ever so gently,
Helping to wake your body.
If you'd prefer to linger a little while longer,
Now is a good time to remove your headphones or press pause on this recording.
If you're still here,
Use the next few minutes to slowly bring yourself back to a wakeful state.
Know that there is no rush for you to do this.
Give yourself the gift of slowly returning so that your body may integrate the practice.
Let your movements be intuitive.
How does your body want to move right now?
Perhaps small movements to your fingers and toes,
Your wrists and your ankles.
You might roll over to one side or perhaps remain on your back and very slowly nod your head from side to side,
Whatever feels good for you.
When you feel ready,
Softly flutter open your eyes.
And slowly let the sights around you come into focus.
Before you return to your day,
You might give yourself a few minutes to journal any insights from this practice.
If you can,
Refrain from using technology for a little while.
Resist checking text messages or emails.
Let some time pass before you scroll the internet or turn on the TV.
This time at the end for integration is just as important as the practice itself.
As you continue to return to a fully wakeful state,
I'd like to say thank you so much for practicing with me.
It's been an honor to lead you through this Yoga Nidra.
And if you're new to my platform,
Please know that I have many other Yoga Nidra offerings similar to this one for other chronic health conditions.
And if you have a moment,
Could I ask you to please leave a comment letting me know how this Yoga Nidra benefited you?
I deeply appreciate every comment I receive and know that I read and reply to every single one.
Plus,
Your comment will help someone else who is in need find this recording and benefit from it.
May you move through your day feeling at peace,
Knowing that healing is possible for you.
Namaste.
