BODY LAND - Metaphor Medicine

Here’s another visualization to listen to before bed. to free up and bring movement to any emotions that might be hanging around stalling our ability to rest. We use symbolism to envision the emotions as colors, which lets them be energetic, as opposed to stories tied to thoughts, which take us out of the body and into the mind. So, just let the colors fly, float, wash, and waft through you, trusting in the process, the energetic release, and your ability to embody a metaphor as a way to change the way you feel.

Tune into your nervous system, creating a sensation of resonance, so you can find rest.

Season Four is all about insomnia. Try this breathwork technique to release stored tension and enhance a sense of inner peace. We will focus on the image of ripples throughout a peaceful body of water and bring those sensations into the body.

We talk a bit about the four levels of being (and reality) and use metaphors of four from the earth to tune into the body and coax it into a relaxed safe place.

The pattern of the mycelium network is around us and within. Let it transform into a softly glowing nightlight that protects you and feel yourself soften into a resting state.

You can use your imagination to affirm and generate sensations of ease, trust, and belonging. These perceptions put you at ease and help you rest.

Sleeplessness and waking early are challenges that affect so many of us. Using somatic techniques and salutary methods of storytelling, we'll weave peace through the layers of the body, mind, emotions, and soul.

  Rest into nature and into your body through this image of a river running down your spine. This is designed to help increase qi flow in the hips and pelvis. 

Let it be known I’ve been watching too many TikTok videos. Now it’s time to clear some energy and awaken to the senses. When we clear and clean our senses, we can participate in and appreciate the present moment. And that feels f-ing good. 

Erase everything in the room. You get to be a cloud just like those dreams when you are flying. But this time, something special happens when you drop your baggage.