Welcome.
Begin by finding yourself in a comfortable place,
Letting your body relax as you rest in this moment.
So take a deep breath in,
Hold it gently,
And release it slowly,
Letting go of any tension.
Feel your body sinking into relaxation,
As if the air around you is embracing you,
Supporting you.
There is nothing you need to do right now,
But simply be.
With every inhale,
Imagine yourself drawing in peace,
And with every exhale,
Feel any worries,
Any concerns you have,
Just drift away.
Allow your mind to soften,
Your thoughts to slow down,
And your body to relax completely.
You are safe here,
The world outside can wait,
For this time is just for you.
So let your attention rest on your breath,
Notice how effortlessly it moves in and out,
As if the rhythm of your breath is in harmony with something much larger,
As if the universe itself is breathing with you.
With each breath,
Let go a little more,
Letting your body melt into the surface beneath you.
Feel your eyelids becoming heavy,
Soft,
Your jaw unclenching,
Your shoulders releasing all tension.
Allow your arms to rest gently by your side,
Let this sense of relaxation flow through your entire being.
So relax your neck,
Your back,
And your hips,
Letting any tension fade away as you sink deeper into relaxation.
So feel your legs soften,
Your knees release,
Your feet resting completely at ease.
You are fully supported,
Fully relaxed,
And completely at peace.
So in your mind's eye,
Imagine yourself standing at the edge of a vast cosmic space,
A space of infinite possibilities,
Where the forces of creation and destruction flow in perfect harmony.
The sky above is dark and filled with stars,
Swirling galaxies,
And soft glowing lights that seem to pulse with the rhythm of the universe.
As you stand here,
You can feel the energy of the cosmos flowing through you.
An endless stream of creation,
Preservation,
And of course,
Transformation.
You are not alone in this space.
You sense the presence of something powerful,
Timeless,
A force that has always existed and always will.
It is the force of creation,
The force of destruction,
And the force of rebirth.
This is the dance of life,
The dance of the universe,
The dance of Shiva.
Before you,
Emerging from the swirling light and the cosmic mist is the figure of Shiva,
The great cosmic dancer in his form of Nataraja.
His body moves gracefully,
Yet with immense power,
Each step in perfect rhythm with the universe.
One foot is raised above the flames of destruction,
While the other is planted firmly on the earth,
Grounding you in this present moment.
Shiva's dance is the dance of creation and destruction,
The dance that keeps the universe in balance.
And as you watch,
You feel yourself being drawn into this dance,
Not as a passive observer,
But as an active participant.
You begin to sense the same rhythm flowing through your own body,
Your own breath,
As you too are part of this cosmic dance.
As you continue to watch Shiva's dance,
You begin to understand its deeper meaning.
The flames surrounding Shiva represent the destruction of ignorance,
The burning away of the ego that holds us back.
The ego that fears change,
That clings to the past,
That resists the flow of life.
But here,
In this cosmic space,
You feel safe,
Supported,
Knowing that this destruction is not something to fear,
But something to embrace.
In your own life,
There have been moments of chaos,
Moments of challenge,
Times when it felt like everything was falling apart.
But now,
You see that these moments were not the end,
But the beginning.
They were the flames of transformation,
Clearing the way for something new to emerge.
Shiva's dance shows you that life is a cycle,
A constant flow of creation,
Preservation,
And destruction.
Just as the stars are born,
Live,
And eventually fade,
So too do the experiences in your life.
Each moment,
Each challenge,
Each joy is part of this cosmic dance.
You begin to understand now,
That the chaos in your life is not something to resist,
But something to flow with.
Just as Shiva moves gracefully through the flames,
So too can you move through the challenges of life.
With each step,
You grow stronger,
Wiser,
More connected to the flow of the universe.
You are not separate from this cosmic dance,
You are an essential part of it.
Every thought,
Every action,
Every breath is a part of this eternal cycle.
And in this moment,
You feel a deep sense of peace,
Knowing that everything in your life,
Even the moments of chaos,
Are part of a greater design.
So to take you even deeper into this experience,
We will begin a journey inward,
Counting down from 10 to 1.
And with each number,
You will feel yourself sinking deeper into this state of peace,
Deeper into the rhythm of the cosmic dance.
So 10,
Feeling your body become even heavier,
Even more relaxed.
9,
Feeling the rhythm of the dance in your breath,
In your heartbeat.
8,
Sinking deeper and deeper now.
7,
The dance of creation and destruction continues around you,
Guiding you deeper into the understanding of life's cycles.
6,
Your mind is calm,
Clear,
And open to the wisdom of the universe.
5,
Deeper and deeper now,
Feeling completely at peace.
4,
Knowing that you are safe,
Supported,
And part of something much larger than yourself.
3,
All your thoughts are quiet now.
2,
You are fully immersed in the cosmic rhythm.
1,
You are now in a deep state of relaxation,
A state of perfect peace.
As you rest here,
Deeply connected to the cosmic dance,
Allow yourself to receive these affirmations,
Letting them resonate with the deepest parts of your being.
I am part of the cosmic dance.
I trust in the flow of life.
I embrace change as a necessary part of my own growth.
I release fear and I welcome transformation.
I am strong.
I am resilient.
I am the creator in my own life.
I trust the process of life.
I embrace the chaos,
Knowing it leads to transformation.
I am connected to the rhythm of the universe.
I find peace in the cycles of creation and destruction.
I am balanced.
I am free.
As we come to the end of this journey,
Know that the cosmic dance of creation and destruction continues,
And that you are a part of this eternal flow.
Each time you face a challenge,
You will remember the wisdom of Shiva's dance.
You will move with grace,
With strength,
And with trust.
And if you are ready to return to the present moment,
Slowly begin to bring your awareness back to your body.
Feel the surface beneath you,
Gently wiggle your fingers and toes.
And when you are ready,
Slowly open your eyes,
Feeling refreshed,
Balanced,
And at peace.
Good work today,
And Namaste.
