Hello my dear friend!
It is a true gift to help you foster inner calm and flourish.
Today we'll explore the simple whole body scan,
A practice that helps you reconnect with your physical self.
Often tension and worry can reside in our bodies without us even noticing.
By systematically bringing gentle attention to different parts of our body,
You begin to release this stored tension and calm your entire system.
Imagine it as sending a loving message to every cell that it is okay to unwind and let go and have a night of truly restorative sleep.
I invite you to find a pose where you can either lie on your bed with your back straight or sit so you can free your body and limbs.
Allow yourself to soften and find the ultimate comfort.
Gently close your eyes or simply let your gaze drop softly.
Now gently bring your awareness to the top of your head.
Notice any sensations there.
Perhaps a slight pressure,
A feeling of openness or simply nothing at all.
There is no need to analyze or change anything.
Just observe.
Feel your scalp and even the roots of your hair.
Slowly allow your awareness to drift down,
Moving to your forehead and eyes.
Feel the muscles around your eyes softening.
Let your attention descend to your cheeks,
Your jaw and your mouth.
Notice if there is any clenching and allow it to gently release.
Continue moving your awareness down into your neck and shoulders.
Often we hold a lot of tension here.
Just notice it without judgment and invite softness.
Let your awareness flow down your arms,
Through your elbows,
Forearms,
Wrists and into your hands and fingertips.
Notice any tingling,
Warmth or coolness.
Now bring your attention to your chest and upper back.
Feel the gentle rise and fall of your breath within your chest.
Let your awareness sweep down through your abdomen and all the organs inside.
Your lower back,
Noticing any sensations of tightness or ease.
Finally,
Allow your awareness to flow down into your hips and through your thighs,
Knees,
Calves and ankles.
Finish by noticing the sensations in your feet and toes.
Embrace with your love and attention your entire body resting,
Heavy and supported.
Take a quiet moment to feel the transformation that has unfolded within your body and mind since you began this practice.
Maybe there is some spaciousness within your physical form or a deeper sense of grounding settling throughout your being.
Simply rest within this peaceful awareness.
As you drift off to sleep tonight,
Let your body let go completely and rest deeply.
Sleep tight.
