A jaw that holds every word you did not say. A neck that carries the weight of responsibilities you never asked for. A belly that clenches in anticipation of threats that never come. Your body is not broken. It is exhausted. This guided full body relaxation is the rest it has been craving.

This Yoga Nidra practice systematically relaxes every part of your body, from your toes to the crown of your head. The practice guides you through a body scan, lingering in each area long enough for the tension to release. The toes soften. The ankles release. The knees let go. The hips open. The belly relaxes. The chest expands. The shoulders drop. The neck loosens. The jaw unclenches. The eyes soften. The forehead smooths. By the time the practice ends, your body is not the same body that lay down twenty minutes ago. It is softer. It is lighter. It is rested.

No effort is required. No belief is needed. You just need to lie down, close your eyes, and listen. The voice will guide you. The body will follow.

Turn down the lights, put on your headphones, and press play because your body has been holding on for you. It is time for you to let it let go.