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Yoga Nidra - 20-Minute Peaceful Sanctuary

by Wendy Jo Cornelius

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5
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
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Everyone
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Experience deep restoration as this gentle 20-minute Yoga Nidra practice guides you through systematic body awareness and conscious relaxation. This session includes intention setting, complete body scanning, and flowing waves of relaxation to release tension and cultivate inner peace. Perfect for stress relief, better sleep, or whenever you need to reconnect with your calm, centered self.

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Transcript

Hello,

Beautiful one.

Welcome to this guided meditation specifically created to assist with bringing in a sense of peace and calm.

My name is Wendy and I'm so honored to be your guide today.

Welcome.

Let's start by finding a quiet place where you won't be disturbed for the next 20 minutes or so.

You can be lying down on your yoga mat or on your bed and sitting in a chair is also perfectly fine.

And then gathering the props you'd like to create for your perfect yoga nidra nest of comfort and support.

Maybe grabbing a blanket to ensure you're warm and completely comfortable.

Arms are resting close to your body.

Your palms are facing upward to the sky.

Settling in and beginning to turn your focus inward.

During today's session I'll be guiding your awareness to different parts of your body.

All you need to do is to listen to the sound of my voice.

This allows both your body and your brain to fully and to completely relax.

If your mind happens to wander and become overly active,

All you need to do is to return to the sound of my voice.

Becoming aware of the feeling of your body lying down on the surface beneath you.

Becoming totally aware of your body lying in perfect stillness and perfect relaxation.

And allowing your eyes to gently close if they're not already closed.

And allowing your awareness to focus on the natural rhythm of your breath.

Noticing how your breathing is slowing down and to rest.

Inhaling deeply through the nose,

Noticing the gentle rise of your belly.

And then as you exhale,

Feel your belly sinking down,

Down toward the surface beneath you.

Inhaling and allowing your body to relax.

Allowing any tension to dissipate and fade away.

Granting relaxation into every cell of your body.

Let go of what does not serve you.

You might now like to set a sacred intention for your practice today.

It could be something as simple as I am calm and relaxed.

When we make such an intention,

We plant a seed for growth and transformation.

So repeat your intention mentally in your head to anchor it in.

And now let's take a gentle journey by bringing your awareness to different parts of the body.

No need to move the part of the body.

Merely notice the area and relax the area.

As a gentle massage.

Let's begin.

Bringing your awareness to your right hand,

To the palm of your right hand,

The back of your hand,

Right shoulder,

Top of your right foot,

The sole of your right foot.

And now bring your awareness to your left hand,

The palm of your left hand,

The back of your hand,

Index finger,

Left shoulder,

The left side of your waist,

Top of your left foot,

The sole of your left foot,

Second toe,

And little toe.

Bring your awareness now to the back of your head,

Right shoulder blade,

Left shoulder blade,

The entire length of your spine.

And now bringing your awareness to the front of your body,

Top of your head,

Your forehead,

Right ear,

Left ear,

The space between your eyebrows,

Right nostril,

Right cheek,

Both lips touching together,

Your jaw,

Your throat,

Right side of your chest,

Your whole left leg,

Your whole left arm.

Your whole face,

Your whole head,

Your whole torso,

Your whole body is totally relaxed.

Your whole body is free from tension.

Now imagine a deep wave of relaxation flowing through your body.

As you inhale,

Imagine a soft wave of relaxation flowing up through your entire body,

Bringing a sense of peace and calm to every cell.

And then as you exhale,

Imagine the soft wave flowing down through your body,

Moving out through the bottoms of your feet.

Relaxing your heart,

Anxiety,

And tension.

Inhaling peace and serenity,

Completely letting go.

Become aware now of your body.

Notice how your body feels.

And rest now until you hear my voice again.

And now notice the connection of your body with the surface beneath you.

Notice where your heels,

Your lower back,

And your shoulder blades are touching the surface beneath you.

Notice the back of your head,

The back of your arms.

Becoming totally aware of your entire body in this perfect resting state.

Now you may start to bring some gentle movements back into your body.

Perhaps wiggling your fingers and toes,

Circling your wrists,

Perhaps gently moving your head from side to side.

Moving and stretching your body in whatever way feels best to you.

And then once again,

Bringing your attention to your natural breath.

Notice the effects your practice has had on your mind and your body.

And when you're ready,

You may slowly and gently open your beautiful eyes.

Welcome back from your yoga nidra practice.

Thank you again for joining me today.

It truly is my honor to be your guide.

May love and light fill your heart.

May love and light fill your mind.

And may love and light be with you always.

Wishing you a wonderful and blessed day,

Dear one.

Until next time,

Namaste.

Meet your Teacher

Wendy Jo CorneliusBloomington, MN, USA

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