The Softest Exhale: An 8-Minute Yoga Nidra For Holiday Ease

Welcome.

Allow your body to find stillness.

Lie down with support beneath your knees or head if needed.

Take a gentle inhale.

And a long,

Sighing exhale.

Again.

Inhale softly.

Exhale completely.

Begin to feel your body settle.

Let your attention move to your jaw.

Release it.

Your shoulders.

Drop them.

Your belly.

Soften it.

Now bring awareness to the breath.

Inhale,

Receiving.

Exhale,

Releasing.

Let your exhale become just a bit longer.

A soft uncoiling of the body.

Imagine the exhale traveling down your spine.

Melting tension as it goes.

With each breath,

Soften the forehead.

Soften the throat.

Soften the heart.

Soften the belly.

Soften the hips.

Soften the legs.

Your whole body is exhaling.

Imagine lying in a quiet,

Cozy room where everything invites rest.

For a moment,

Let yourself feel held.

Rest in this softness.

When you're ready to return,

Gently deepen your inhale.

Wiggle your fingers.

And open your eyes.

Move slowly back into your day.