Bear & The Hollow Tree | Yoga Nidra Ages 4–6 | Busy Brains

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Bear & The Hollow Tree | Yoga Nidra Ages 4–6 | Busy Brains

by Carly Hammond

Type

guided

Activity

Meditation

Suitable for

Infants

Plays

2

Welcome to Sleepy Bear and the Hollow Tree, the second story in my Calm Creature Series. Created for children aged 4–6, this gentle bedtime story is designed to help busy minds slow down and settle before sleep. Suitable for all children, including those who may feel overstimulated, worried, sensitive, or simply find it difficult to switch off at the end of the day. As Sleepy Bear discovers a warm, cosy hollow tree beneath the moonlit forest, children are gently guided through body awareness, calming imagery, and slow, steady breathing inspired by the principles of Yoga Nidra. Accompanied by the soothing sounds of Native American flute music, this peaceful story offers a comforting space to unwind and rest. Suitable for ages 4–6 Gentle bedtime support Includes Native American flute music With love, Carly

Sleep Children Relaxation Yoga Nidra Breathing Visualization Nature Comfort Music Bedtime Story Progressive Muscle Relaxation Breathing Technique Nature Imagery Safety And Comfort

Meet your Teacher

Juvigny les Vallées, France

Meet your Teacher

Juvigny les Vallées, France

Transcript

Hello little one. Before we begin our story. We are simply going to be here. In your bed. In your room. Right now. There is nowhere else you need to be. Nothing else you need to do. Just feel your blanket. Your duvet or your sheet. Is it warm? Is it cool? Is it so? Let your fingers gently stroke the fabric. Slowly Now press your back into your mattress. Just a tiny press. Press. Press. And let go. Again. A tiny press. Press. Press. And let go. Now, Let your body become still. Even if your mind is still busy. Busy minds are clever minds. And clever minds can learn to rest. Thoughts don't have to disappear. They can simply become quieter. Now we take our story breath. Breathe in through your nose. Like you're smelling warm cookies. Slowly now. And breathe out through your mouth like you're gently blowing on hot chocolate. Slow in, Smell the cookies. Long out. Blow on the hot chocolate. Again. Try it with me. Slow in. Smell the cookies. And long out. Blow on the hot chocolate. One more. By yourself now. Slow in. . . Long out. Your body is beginning to feel comfortable now. If you'd like to. Your eyes can gently close. Today, Bear has wandered a little further into the forest. He has climbed over mossy logs. Splashed in little puddles. Watched butterflies dancing. And listened to birds singing in the trees. It has been another busy day. Now the sky is growing dark. The moon is shining. And the stars are beginning to sparkle. As Bear walks quietly. He notices something wonderful. A huge old tree. Its trunk is so wide he wouldn't even be able to get his arms around it. Its bark is rough and strong. And near the bottom. There is a little doorway. A holler. A cosy space inside the tree. Bear peeks inside. It feels warm. Safe. Quiet. Almost as though the tree has been waiting just for him. Bear curls himself into the hollow. Soft moss makes a little bed beneath him. The tree wraps all around him. The wind stays outside. The moonlight peeks gently through the opening. Bear doesn't have to keep watch anymore. The tree watches over him. The tree has stood here for many, Many years. Through sunshine. Through rain. Through SNAP. It knows exactly how to keep little creatures safe. A bag gives a happy sign. The soft moss tickles Bear's right paw. His right paw becomes soft. Now his left paw. Both paws are relaxed. They are resting. The warm tree supports his right arm. Now his left arm. Both arms are resting. His shoulders soften. Melting down. His neck becomes comfortable. His back is gently supported. He doesn't have to hold himself up anymore. The tree holds them. He begins to yawn. Then he notices his tummy rising. And falling. Voices. And forms. The moss cuddles his legs. The void lay. Is resting. Left leg. Is now resting. Both legs are heavy now. And still. His big cheeks softened. His jaw loosened. His tongue rests quietly in his big bear mouth. His eyes become really heavy. His eyes decide that they need to close. As he's resting his eyes. And his body is relaxed. Ready for sleep. He is a tiny owl. Very far away. A gentle breeze. Leaves whispering together. The old tree makes the softest sound. A slow gentle creep. It's almost like breathing. Almost like it is whispering. You are safe here. You can rest now. I will watch over you. Bear listens. His breathing becomes slower. His thoughts become slower. He realizes. That there is nothing to do. Nowhere to go. Just rest in. The moon shines above the forest. The stars twinkle. The old tree stands quietly. Strong. Calm. And say. The bear snuggles deeper into his mossy bed. And just like that. You can snuggle a little deeper too. Your body can rest. Your thoughts can rest. Your clever, Busy mind. Can become quieter now. Good night, Sleepy bear. Good night. Old tree. Good night, Soft moss. Good night, Quiet forest. Good night, Moon. Good night, Pet. Goodnight, Little one. You are safe. Your love. And you are gently held.