Move into a deep, relaxed state with this yoga nidra-inspired guided body relaxation exercise to support you when you go in for scans. (11 minutes)
welcome to the guided body relaxation practice for scan anxiety regular practice of this meditation may help provide support for patients or family members experiencing anxiety and uncertainty before a scan this brief mindful breathing practice will help your body and mind to calm and support present moment awareness.
You are welcome to practice with your eyes gently closed or with a soft gaze.
You may practice sitting or lying down, uncross your legs and arms.
make any adjustments to find a sense of ease and comfort against a surface you are resting against
begin to welcome the present moment and allow your senses to open
Notice the natural rhythms and sensations of breath moving through the body.
Welcome the speed and depth of breath just as it is.
Let the visual realm soften.
Whether eyes are open or closed.
Taking in visual stimuli with a softness of focus, a receptivity.
Feel the air against your skin.
Notice the contact your skin is making with texture or surfaces.
Notice the sounds of the environment landing in your ears.
Notice the places where the earth is supporting your body.
Feel how the body grounds into the surface and the way the surface responds to supporting the body.
Feel the body being held by the earth underneath you.
Let the sense of taste and smell open to perception as is.
Let the visual gaze soften whether eyes are open or closed.
Experiment with a simple affirmation.
I am safe.
Feeling and recognizing the truth of the statement at the end. this moment.
Being safe or at ease where you are.
We will move through a brief rotation of points of the body.
And we will move through a brief rotation of points of the body.
Allow the skin of your forehead to expand, soften the space between the brows.
Allow your eyes to soften deep in their sockets.
Allow the skin of your forehead to lift the room.
Allow your jaw to soften.
Soften the inside of the mouth.
Let your tongue rest back.
Witness your breath.
ebb and flow at its own pace.
Sense your left palm warm and vibrant.
Sense your right palm warm and vibrant.
Sense both hands together.
Sense the center of the chest, the belly, legs.
Sense the core of the left foot.
and the core of the right foot sense both feet together
sense the whole body together as a warm embodiment
allow yourself to rest here
Witness the ebb and flow of your breath at its own pace.
If your mind wanders, kindly bring it back to the sensation of your breathing.
Thank you.
Slowly begin to deepen your breath and wiggle your fingers and toes.
Extend the arms long, stretch long, lengthen.
Slowly adjust your seat.
and find a comfortable seat or lying position.
Place your hands at the heart center and sense inwardly.
Take a moment to dedicate this practice to yourself.
Allow the benefits to move throughout your mind, body and spirit.
Gently lift your gaze or open your eyes.
your eyes and re-enter into your space.