Welcome.
This practice is designed to support your body as you begin your day.
And especially as you begin waking up at the same time each morning.
Even if you still feel sleepy right now.
This practice helps your nervous system recognize that the day has begun.
So there's nothing that you need to change about how awake you feel.
Just begin by noticing where you are.
Notice the room around you.
The light in the space.
The shapes and textures nearby.
And the feeling of the air on your skin.
I would encourage you to let your eyes stay open if that feels natural.
Morning awareness helps your brain reset its rhythm.
So,
Instead of turning inward right away.
Or gently turning outward first.
Let yourself notice three things you can see.
Just quietly naming them in your mind.
Then notice two things you can hear.
These might be near or distant sounds.
Than one thing you can feel in your body right now.
Maybe warmth or heaviness.
Or maybe the movement from your breath.
Your nervous system is already beginning to orient to the day.
Now bring your attention to your breathing.
Not changing it.
Just noticing it.
As you breathe in.
Imagine your body.
Slowly receiving the signal that morning has arrived.
And as you breathe out.
Allow your body to begin letting go of the night.
There's no rush.
Your system transitions in its own time.
Now gently begin a slightly deeper inhale.
Not forced.
Just a little fuller than before.
And let your exhale stay natural.
Again,
A slightly fuller inhale.
Letting your lungs and body expand a little more.
And a nice,
Easy exhale.
This helps her body shift from sleep rhythm into waking rhythm.
Continue nice full inhales.
And if it feels comfortable,
You might slowly stretch your arms.
Or your legs.
Or simply lengthen your spine a little right where you are.
Let your body participate in waking up this morning.
Even small movements,
Send a clear message to your internal clock.
Morning is Here.
And even if part of you still feels sleepy,
Your body is already adjusting.
Each time you wake,
At the same time every day.
Your brain learns something new.
It begins preparing for sleep.
Earlier the next night.
So this moment right now.
Is part of tonight's sleep.
Already beginning.
Take one more slow breath in.
Stretching your body if it needs it.
Let your eyes take in the space around you again.
Noticing the room.
The beginning of your day.
And when you're ready.
Continue moving gently into your morning.
And remember.
That you're supporting your rhythm.
One data type.
Have a beautiful day!
