My name is Amanda Rod.
I created this relaxation meditation with the intention to help you feel relaxed in your body and your mind.
I will guide you through a relaxation process to help you feel more at peace.
Let's begin.
Take a moment to relax into the space you're in.
Gently close down your eyes and arrive in this present moment where there is nothing to do but relax and connect with your body.
Allow yourself in these next few moments to be present right here,
Right now.
We are going to begin this practice by placing our focus on our breath.
Notice your breath as it moves in and out of your body.
Feel the coolness of the air as it moves in through your nose and the warmth as it leaves your nostrils.
Notice how your breath naturally slows down as you place your focus on it.
Feel your belly expand as it fills up with air and release as it exits your body.
Notice how your muscles relax with each out-breath and how the tendons and ligaments between your muscles begin to melt and relax.
Breathing in and out.
With each breath you go deeper and deeper into a relaxed space.
Move your attention now to your forehead and allow the skin on your forehead to become loose.
You might like to gently move your eyebrows around and give them a little stretch to release any tension you are holding in your forehead.
Notice the quiet space between your temples inside your mind.
Any thoughts that arise float away like a cloud moving across the sky,
Bringing your attention to the quiet space in your mind.
As you notice yourself dropping deeper and deeper into relaxation.
Now bring your attention to your eyes and allow them to rest in the pockets of your eye sockets,
Creating space around your eyes.
Notice your cheeks as they soften and relax.
Notice your eyes to relax.
Notice your cheeks as they soften with each breath.
Allow your jaw to drop slightly,
Making space between your teeth.
Bring your attention to your shoulders and allow them to drop away from your ears.
Creating space as you breathe into any tight areas in your neck and shoulders.
Noticing how the tension leaves your body with each out breath.
As your muscles soften and relax.
Take your attention now to your belly and notice if you are holding anything in.
Give yourself permission now to let it all out as if you are unbuckling a belt around your waist,
Allowing your stomach muscles to relax.
This creates space in your pelvis as you bring your awareness to the space between your hip joints and your pelvis.
Now bring your attention to the muscles of your legs.
They carry your weight as you go about your day.
Let them know that they can rest in this space and take a break.
Allow your legs to be supported by the chair you are sitting on or the bed you are lying on.
Feel the weightlessness in your legs as they relax even deeper.
Place your awareness on each of your toes and allow them to hang from your foot.
Giving them permission to rest in this space.
Your body is now in a deep relaxed space.
Spend a few moments now basking in this deep state of relaxation.
Each time you notice your body getting restless or your mind wandering,
Bring your attention back to your breath.
You can stay in this deep state of relaxation as long as you wish,
Even after the recording ends.
If you wish to complete this practice now,
Begin coming back by gently moving your body in any way that feels good.
You might slowly roll your shoulders,
Circle your ankles or your wrists and gently stretch each side of your neck.
Take a deep breath in and then when you are ready,
Open your eyes.
Thank you for taking this time for yourself and for joining me in this practice.
