Unwind Before Bed

Welcome to the end of your day. This session is to prepare the mind and body to unwind before we go to bed, and I know for myself, as soon as my head hits the pillow, I have all types of different thoughts, and questions, and concerns, and so the crystal singing bowls are a wonderful way to help us transport into a state of rest and relaxation, so whenever you're ready, settle in and let's begin. Let's take a few moments here to release any tension or tightness the body may be carrying. So, whenever you're ready, closing the eyes, settling into a position that feels relaxing and supportive. It's best to experience this practice lying down if you can. And we'll begin with a few deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth. On the exhale, letting go an audible sigh or sound. So, breathing in, and breathing out. (huffs) Now, returning the breath back to its natural rhythm, and if it feels good, stretching the arms out to the side or overhead, reaching long through the fingertips, and then also stretching the legs to the sides, and again, reaching long through the feet and the toes. Now, maybe rolling the neck from side to side, and just gently moving and stretching the body in any way that feels good for you. Something I like to do is just gently squeeze a body part and gently release any tension or tightness it might be holding onto. Areas like the shoulders, the hands, or the feet are great places to start, or even the whole body, just gently squeezing and releasing. Now, slowly returning to stillness, feeling that shift from doing to being. So, I'll begin playing my crystal bowls and all you have to do is just breathe, listen, and rest. If your mind drifts off to sleep, that's okay. Just allowing it to in its own time. (serene music) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music continues) (serene music ends)...