Now you are here, relax.
Concentrate on your toes, all of your attention focused there.
Imagine a beautiful warm golden summer ocean wave, wash over your toes ,staying for the count of three and then as it draws away again , it takes all the tension from your toes with it.
Your attention is then transferred to your feet, again the wave laps at your feet for the count of three, washing away the strain.
Your Focus is now on your calves and again up washes the delicious wave to rid you of the tension stored there
As it washes to your knees, it feels lovely against your skin
Thighs, all is relaxed.
Hips, all stress is washed away.
Belly, count to three, A feeling of peace
Chest, loving energies wash over you
Shoulders and arms, and they totally relax.
Neck , the water massages the stress away
Head , gently after the count of three it calmly washes all tension away , leaving you feeling clear and relaxed.
I want you now to imagine before you a tree. It is exuding a calm and relaxed atmosphere and you feel very welcomed and relaxed. Go to your tree . Explore the leaves, what sort of tree is it?, are there leaves? what is the texture of the bark? what is the soil?
Feel yourself being welcomed by the tree. Why not hug it in greeting? sit next to the tree, with your back leaned against it , and as you do you feel let in to the aura of this tree, and accepted at a innermost level.
You feel you are at one with the tree, and you realise that you have established an awareness that allows you to transcend into the essence of its being.
Feel your roots deep in the ground, deep into Mother Earth. Seeking nutrients and water , discovering in the darkness an intimacy with the soil. Listen, you can hear the water flowing deep underground, feel the cool caressing touch of it. Drink deep the water to quench this trees thirst.
Travel up now, to the trunk of the tree. Feel the potency, the power, feel the stability. Hidden within are secrets, secrets that will endure the life of the tree. Explore the life force here and gain strength from the knowledge found here.
Travel again now , further up the tree, to the swaying branches. Fresh air, scented deliciously with the scent of leaves. sunlight is shinning upon the leaves, giving power, giving energy, nurturing it. Feel the sun also nurturing you. Feel joy at the playful wind playing amongst the leaves and twigs .Feel joy at the beauty around you.
Slowly you travel back down the tree, to the point that you entered.
Feel the link between you and the tree slowly dissipate, slowly , lovingly, dissolve. Leaving a great scenes of camaraderie and mutual respect. Bow and thank the tree, in a means that seems suitable to you.
Slowly and in your own time, become aware of your self and your surroundings. Stretch. become aware of the other people here tonight. when your ready open your eyes.
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After you are done, answer the following questions:
Did you have any trouble doing this exercise?
If so, what was difficult?
How did you feel before starting this exercise?
How did you feel after this exercise?
What did you experience during this exercise?
What kind of tree was it?
What season did the tree resemble? (Were there leaves? What color were they?)
Describe the tree as well as you can and explain the surroundings.
What thoughts crossed your mind during this exercise? (You do not have to answer this, but please keep track of this in your journal. You may notice patterns that you need to address).
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