In this go-go modern world, our nervous systems are easily thrust into overdrive, leaving us perpetually exhausted and out-of-sorts. We need strategies to help us downshift into a steadier, calmer way of being in the world.
In this 12-minute relaxation practice, we nudge the body, mind and spirit in the direction of equanimity and ease. We lie quietly, settling into the peace of the present moment while inviting our whole being to rest. We let a few easy breaths smooth out the wrinkles of the day, with a smile and a sigh of relief.
Living well requires energy. It takes effort to muster up the strength and creativity to thrive. If we want our lives to feel less like drudgery and more like delight, we need to take good care of ourselves. We need to refuel, replenish, revitalize. Resting deeply isn’t a sin - it is self care. So go ahead. Lie down for a little while, exhale, and let everything be. Remember what it feels like to be a body at rest - alive, awake and at home in the world.
