Yoga Nidra For Health And Healing (Voice Only)

Namaste.

My name is Amanda and welcome to this yoga nidra for health and healing.

I've created this particular practice by request.

For those of you who are suffering with chronic health conditions,

I want you to know that I understand how debilitating it can be.

How incredibly frustrating it is to live life not feeling good and not being able to do the things you enjoy doing.

I also want you to know that healing is possible.

You can heal and overcome your current health challenges.

Whether you're suffering from chronic health conditions that have persisted for months or years,

Or you're in bed with the common cold,

This is my offering for you.

Know that yoga nidra is a potent healing practice like no other,

And you can use this recording as many times as you need to,

To help bring your body back into balance.

My intention for this practice is to offer what would have helped me in the depths of my own suffering from chronic illness.

Whether you're living with long COVID,

Anxiety and panic attacks,

Chronic fatigue,

Rheumatoid arthritis,

Body pains such as chronic neck,

Back or hip pain,

Fibromyalgia,

Migraines,

IBS,

Vertigo,

Whatever it is,

May this practice offer hope that your body can heal.

Give yourself as much time as you require right now to prepare for the practice,

Ensuring that you're as comfortable as possible.

Whether laying in savasana as is common for the practice of yoga nidra,

Or laying on your side,

Or even sitting in a comfortable seated position,

Know that feeling cozy,

Warm and completely at ease sets the tone for the rest of your practice.

As this is the first step in helping your nervous system relax.

If you're bringing in a blanket for warmth,

You might tuck yourself in for additional coziness,

Or if you have a weighted blanket,

You might choose to use that.

Place pillows or bolsters where needed for support,

Such as under your knees and under your head and neck.

You might also place a hot water bottle or a heating pad on your low belly,

Or on your feet for additional calming and grounding.

Be sure to turn off the notifications on your phone,

So you won't be interrupted,

And don't hesitate to pause this recording until you're completely settled and ready to begin.

Close down your eyes and allow for final adjustments.

Do a quick check-in.

Is there any part of your body that requires adjusting at this time?

And your yoga nidra practice begins now.

Allow your focus to fall onto your breath.

Breathe in deeply through your nose and allow long exhales through an open mouth.

And another breath just like that.

Next,

We'll bring in a breathing technique where you'll inhale deeply through your nose,

Then on the exhale,

Place your lips as if you're drinking from a straw,

And allow a voo,

V-o-o sound to come from the back of your throat.

On your next inhale,

Breathe in deeply,

Place your lips as if you're drinking from a straw,

And exhale,

Voo,

Like so.

We'll do three more breaths just like that.

Breathe in deeply,

Place your lips as if you're drinking from a straw,

And exhale,

Two more just like that.

And let's do one more just because it feels so good.

And now return to your natural breathing pattern,

Allowing breath to flow in and flow out at its own natural pace.

You might notice the rise and fall of your chest and abdomen,

And you might begin to notice tension and tightness beginning to release from your scalp and forehead,

All the little muscles in your forehead and around your eyes,

Beginning to unwind.

Unclench your jaw.

Let your tongue relax.

Your shoulders fall.

Allow your arms,

Hands and fingers to become loose and lazy.

And open your chest and abdomen,

Allowing tightness to release.

Let go of tension from your hips and glutes and toes.

Every part of you falling deeper and deeper into relaxation and stillness.

It is now time to plant the seed of your sankalpa within.

If you don't have a sankalpa that you're working with,

You might choose to use the following.

I trust that my body knows how to heal,

And I am now allowing space for healing to occur.

I trust that my body knows how to heal,

And I am now allowing space for healing to occur.

I trust that my body knows how to heal,

And I am now allowing space for healing to occur.

Silently repeat your sankalpa three times,

Each followed by a deep breath.

And let go of your sankalpa now,

Knowing that we'll bring it back near the end of the practice.

Invite your awareness to follow my voice as you're gently guided on a rotation of consciousness.

Your awareness moving seamlessly from one body part to the next.

Your awareness moving seamlessly from one body part to the next.

Starting at the crown of your head.

Right ear.

The space in the middle of your forehead.

Bridge of your nose.

Down to the tip of your nose.

Inside the right cheek.

Palm and back of your right hand.

In the space in between the fingers.

Right side of your chest.

Heart center.

Over to your left collarbone.

In the space in between each finger.

Left side of your chest.

Down to navel center.

And pubic bone.

The entire spine.

Torso.

Sole and top of your right foot.

And the space in between each toe.

Over to your left hip.

The space in between each toe.

The entire left foot.

Back to pubic bone.

Heart center.

Visualize now a space that you love.

A space where you feel most at home.

This could be a favorite place for you.

A space in nature.

It could be somewhere in your house.

Or perhaps it's a made up space.

Use the next few minutes to picture yourself there.

Use all of your senses.

What do you see?

Smell.

Let all of yourself feel immersed in this favorite place.

Feel a sense of calm and ease surrounding you.

Calm and ease within you.

While still in this space.

Could you now visualize any and all physical pain vanishing?

What does complete health and vitality look and feel like?

Let yourself experience what it's like to live with no pain.

No exhaustion.

No discomfort or concern of what you can and cannot do.

No fear of how you might feel.

Visualize yourself living life in ultimate health and well-being.

You completely healed.

Stay with that feeling.

Let your body feel it fully and completely.

Let your nervous system feel it fully and completely.

Let your brain accept this as the way you will live.

Every time you do this,

You're rewiring your brain to know true health.

You're expanding your nervous system to feel safe with complete health and well-being.

Stay in the feeling of wellness as you receive the following affirmations.

You might even choose to repeat them silently to yourself.

Healing is possible for me.

I deserve to live a healthy and full life.

I am open to healing,

Growing,

And becoming more of my true self.

I am safe in my body.

It is safe for me to let go of these symptoms.

I know my body is regenerating and healing every moment of every day.

My body is strong and resilient.

I believe in myself and I trust my body's ability to heal.

Letting go of the affirmations now,

Bring your awareness back onto your breath.

There is absolutely no need to change your breathing in any way.

Let your body breathe at its own natural pace and rhythm.

Planting the seed of your sankalpa once again,

You may have used the following.

I trust that my body knows how to heal and I am now allowing space for healing to occur.

I trust that my body knows how to heal and I am now allowing space for healing to occur.

Silently repeat your sankalpa for the next few moments until you are called back.

Release your sankalpa.

And begin a count with each breath,

Moving up from 1 to 7.

Count each breath until you reach the number 7.

Inhaling 1.

Exhaling 1.

Inhaling 2.

Exhaling 2.

Continue at your own pace until you reach the number 7.

Release the count as you slowly begin to wake your body.

Perhaps bringing soft slow movement to your fingers and toes,

Your wrists and ankles.

Keeping your eyes closed,

You might begin to sense the room that you're in.

Noticing sounds other than my voice.

Noting any fragrance as you breathe in.

Feel your body on the support beneath you.

Perhaps nod your head gently from side to side.

You might allow a deep stretch.

Let your movements be organic,

Gentle and slow.

There is no rush.

Listen to your body and allow yourself to intuitively come back to the present moment.

Without forcing yourself.

You might even choose to linger here a little while longer before opening your eyes.

And that is okay too.

It's important that you allow yourself to simmer in all that you've just experienced with this practice.

And if this Yoga Nidra has resonated with you,

Feel free to practice it daily.

To continue helping your body to heal by expanding safety to your nervous system and rewiring your neural pathways for health and healing.

Again,

My name is Amanda and I thank you so much for practicing with me today.

I know that healing is possible for you.

And if you don't know that for yourself,

That's okay.

Use my confidence.

Use my knowing until you have developed your own.

If you've found a benefit from this practice,

Please know that the best way to help others find it is to leave a comment.

Perhaps leaving a comment letting me know what part of the world you're practicing from or what you enjoyed about this practice.

Every comment is deeply appreciated and will help those in need benefit from this as well.

May you feel loved and supported on your healing journey.

Namaste.