Start Your Day With Meditative Somatic Movement In Bed

Hello, I'm Megan MacCarthy and I want to know, how do you start your day...I mean, really start it? Every day before you even step on the floor, there is a built in opportunity in your bed for appreciation and playful movement. Before your turn on your phone and let the outside world in, come on in to your felt sense. Instead of hitting the snooze, allow yourself to wake up slowly and mindfully with soothing somatic yoga. Take what you want from this video and create your own wakeful moving meditation; 5 minutes or 25 minutes - it can set the tone for your day.
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[@lianefrance1261]

Thank you, Megan, not only is this just what I was looking for, but includes many of the movements I was taught to do for a back injury when I was in therapy. Your generosity in offering these RUclips videos for free is very much appreciated! ❤

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Your kind acknowledgment is felt with love. So glad they are familiar too!

[@Khushisharma-uh8wq]

5 minutes into this and mu back already feels relaxed!!!!!!

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Thanks for sharing that happy news and I hope it brought you a joyful day 😊

[@JorgeAlves-hn3bd]

Thank you!

[@MeganMacCarthy]

I hope it was a kind start to your day ☮️

[@manuelagarrido3241]

I also find I feel better on my joints when I do my stretching first thing in the morning , this practice is very helpfull , thank you and will be doing this one more often! 🙂😘

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Perfect! This is what I just finished doing in bed as I often do. It’s a good start to the day for the body and mind.

[@p.mccarthy-sher2691]

This is wonderful- thank you!

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Thanks and I hope it helps you to enjoy your day ☮️

[@nicolayoung1860]

I've been looking for something to do on a morning before I got out of bed. This was exactly what I needed , thank you so much for sharing this somatic excercise. I also thought it would relax me so much I would want to go back to sleep but once I had finished I was up and in the shower! My feet hips and back felt so much relief ❤❤

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Thanks for commenting and I hope it helps you to be kind to yourself and bring peace to others.

[@elli8438]

Thank you Megan. I am really stiff every morning and do not feel like doing somatics, but doing it in bed was actually fun and felt soo good. I am going to repeat this!

[@MeganMacCarthy]

I do them in bed all the time in the morning, so I can never say I didn't do anything at all! Peace Elli

[@gail1569]

So fun!

[@MeganMacCarthy]

That’s the best compliment!

[@kittykat8081]

I’m going to try this tonight❤

[@MeganMacCarthy]

How did it go? Keep at it and deep sleep to you. XO

[@kittykat8081]

@@MeganMacCarthy I did it in the morning and it was lovely😁

[@rayhannagertze2698]

Thank you for this video. May you be blessed 🙏

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Thank you 🙏 blessings received and appreciated.

[@Cubelixa]

Now I can't wait to wake up tomorrow morning which by the way is Mother's Day in Germany. ;-)

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Happy Mother’s Day and enjoy your bed yoga in Germany 🇩🇪!!!

[@jessicacalvo6290]

My god,best morning practice ever, thank you so so much 🙏🏾

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Thanks Jessica, I hope it makes tour mornings sparkle ✨

[@hyperskygirl]

Thank you this is perfect for me ❤

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Thank you for sharing your 💚

[@poloagogo2417]

Wonderful!!!!!❤

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Thank you 😊

[@orangetara4268]

I loved that, great practice to embody when dysregulated 🙏

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Some of my best practices are in my pajamas in bed these days cause I have to slip it in while the puppy sleeps 😂😍

[@annequinn4135]

This is simple and yet wonderfully invigorating to start every day🥰

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Thank you Anne! Some joyful work in a cozy space 🙏

[@andymol7910]

Thankyou for this. I love it. X

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Always lovely when you can extend pajama time a bit!

[@rebeccatolinmind-bodycoach]

This practice is a blessing! It's so simple and yet I feel awakened and embodied, ready for the day. Thanks for inviting into your early morning ritual Megan!

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Thanks Rebecca, it’s all about making it happen without having to make major changes 🙏🤗

[@elkeleggett144]

Thank you Megan ❤
a beautiful practice to start the day fresh! Happy New year🎉

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Happy New Year! Stay tuned...there will be more bed yoga coming soon!

[@jolandaglans]

I love this. Thank you😊

[@MeganMacCarthy]

thanks and spead the love!

[@carmendarlinseattle]

🥰 Lovely!

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Thanks for being with me 🤗

[@isabelximenez2080]

Thank you so much, very good practice for the morning.

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Thanks Isabel! Doing these practices in bed is one of my favorite ways to do it.

[@CherylHerrick]

Thank you for this! So grateful for having found your channel here and getting to learn from your practice.

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Thanks for you kind comment Cheryl. I’m glad you found me too and hope you enjoy the practices.

[@JaRule6]

Thank you so much for posting this. 🙏💓 I've been desiring something like this but had yet to find it. I really connected with the little prayer that you said at the end. I am forever trying to understand my purpose for being here and having the life that I have. 🤗💓🤔

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Thanks for your comment and I hope this helps you to wake with curiosity and purposes. ✌️

[@heidischwartz5220]

Thank you. I have some kind of pinched nerve thing upper back from moving and lifting. I haven’t been able to do yoga because I can no longer bend my upper back and was once quite mobile. I think this helped. Perhaps I can get in and out of downward facing dog again soon. Moving to another location has been disabling.thanks again

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Thanks for sharing and I hope you have continued to return to your comfortable body. The weight bearing in down dog can be tough with nerve impingement, but I have a number of videos to help with that. 😍

[@tracynixon9068]

Loved this! Thank you!

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Thanks Tracy!

[@kishamarieespiritu9411]

This is a big help. However, why does my upper body feel stiff? My head felt numb as if deafening and my gut seems to be hard?

[@MeganMacCarthy]

I don’t know. Is that before or after the practice? Try again perhaps asking your body why if it happens during the practice 🙏

[@Dojababe42]

Thank you for this! I stretch before bed, but didn’t have anything for the morning! I did it this morning and it feels great!

[@MeganMacCarthy]

I hope it adds flight to your morning routine 😁

[@marajones1201]

Thanks

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Thank you for your comment and kind donation. I have a few more "bed yoga" vidoes coming out...

[@thatbaglady]

Any advice if it’s difficult to make ankle circles without using thighs?

[@MeganMacCarthy]

First, keep at it. You already made a discovery! Do one ankle at a time. Place a hand on the thigh of the leg you are moving so you know if the thigh is trying to take over. If so, ask the thigh and hip to relax. I like to make it fun and imagine drawing smiley faces with my heels. Any visualization that allows you to "see" and feel your ankle from the inside. You may also choose initially to have someone manually help move your ankle through its full range of motion while you stay present to feel the muscles. Peace, Megan

[@luftspeiling]

You just talk and talk and talk.... Didn't like it

[@MeganMacCarthy]

Sorry. Lots of others out there to explore for free too.

[@lianefrance1261]

Megan is trying to teach us the basic somatic movements for a morning session and the reasons for them. Once you learn the routine, you can do it on your own quietly or with soft meditation music. ✌🏻

[@MeganMacCarthy]

@@lianefrance1261the best practice is the one where you can turn me off!

[@lianefrance1261]

@@MeganMacCarthy , actually, I find your voice encouraging and soothing! 😁 So much so that I am investigating your weeklong retreats in Ireland and hoping to convince my daughter and son’s girlfriend to join me next year. I am so happy to have discovered you! ❤️

[@MeganMacCarthy]

@@lianefrance1261 please do! It is such a sweet pleasure to spend time with students in person. And retreats are magical - especially in Ireland XOXO Let me know if you have any questions or want to chat. [e-mail]