Yoga Nidra For Older Yogis: Encouraging Self-Discovery

Welcome to a Yoga Nidra session focused on encouraging self-discovery.

Begin by finding a comfortable position,

Lying down on your back,

Close your eyes if it feels comfortable,

And take a few deep breaths to center yourself.

Allow your body to relax,

Releasing any tension in your muscles.

Take a moment to set an intention for this practice.

Let it be focused on self-discovery.

Repeat in your mind,

I am open to exploring and discovering the depths within myself.

I am open to exploring and discovering the depths within myself.

I am open to exploring and discovering the depths within myself.

Now bring your awareness to your body.

Feel the connection between your body and the surface beneath you.

Surrender to the present moment,

Allowing yourself to fully let go.

Shift your attention to your breath.

Feel the natural rhythm of your breath and the gentle rise and fall of your chest and abdomen.

With each exhale,

Release any remnants of tension or stress.

Now imagine a soft,

Guiding light surrounding you.

This light represents the journey of self-discovery.

As you breathe in,

Visualize this light entering your body,

Illuminating the path to self-understanding.

As you exhale,

Let go of any resistance or fear.

Now turn your focus inward.

Picture a door in your mind,

The entrance to your inner world.

With each breath,

Feel the door opening slowly,

Revealing the vast landscape of your inner self.

As you journey deeper,

Encounter different aspects of yourself,

Your strengths,

Passions,

And even the areas that may need attention.

Explore without judgment,

Embracing the full spectrum of who you are.

Notice any emotions that arise.

Allow them to surface and flow,

Acknowledging their presence without attachment.

Your emotions are like signposts on the path of self-discovery.

Continue to breathe and explore.

If you encounter any challenges or uncertainties,

Remind yourself that this is a journey of self-discovery,

And every discovery is a step towards growth.

Take a few moments now to express gratitude to yourself for embarking on this journey.

Feel the sensations in your body and the clarity in your mind.

When you're ready,

Slowly bring your awareness back to your surroundings.

Take a few deep breaths and gradually begin to invite movement back into the body.

Slowly open your eyes and take with you these newfound insights into the rest of your day.

All the light in me sees all the light in you.

Namaste,

Yogis.