Welcome,
You've taken this moment for yourself,
A gentle transition from the busyness of the day to a space of calm and rest.
Allow yourself to let go of any lingering thoughts,
Knowing that this time is just for you.
There's nowhere else you need to be,
Nothing else you need to do,
Just allow yourself to settle into the present moment.
Gently close your eyes.
You can be on a chair or lying down.
Begin by taking a slow,
Deep breath in,
Filling your lungs completely and then gently exhale letting go of any tension in your body.
Repeat this a few times,
Breathing in deeply,
Feeling your chest rise and breathing out slowly,
Feeling your body soften and relax.
With each exhale,
Imagine any stress melting away,
Leaving you calm and at ease.
Now let your breath settle into a neutral,
Easy rhythm.
Picture a warm,
Soft light above you.
Gently cascading down like a gentle wave.
This light brings a soothing warmth as it touches the crown of your head,
Relaxing every muscle it meets.
Allow this wave of relaxation to flow down,
Softening your forehead,
Releasing any tension around your eyes,
Your cheeks and your jaw.
As this calming light travels further down,
Feel your shoulders soften and sink,
Releasing the weight of the body.
Let it flow through your arms,
Down to your fingertips,
Melting away any remaining stress or tension.
With each breath,
Feel yourself sinking into deeper relaxation.
Visualize this warm light continuing down through your chest,
Calming your heart and filling you with a sense of peace.
Feel it move through your abdomen,
Relaxing your belly and allowing any remaining tension to dissolve.
Now feel this relaxation move down through your hips,
Your legs and all the way down to your toes.
Your entire body is wrapped in this warm,
Soothing light,
Calm and at ease.
Feel yourself sinking deeper into comfort,
As if you're resting on a soft,
Cloud-like surface,
Fully supported and safe.
As you lie here,
Allow your mind to drift,
Feeling the peace and tranquility settling in.
If any thoughts come to mind,
Imagine them as soft clouds floating by,
Watching them drift without engaging.
Or simply an observer,
At peace,
Watching each thought float away into the distance.
Now in this serene state,
Take in these words,
Rest is not a luxury,
It's a necessity.
Allow yourself to surrender fully,
Knowing that you are deserving of this deep,
Restorative sleep.
When you're ready,
Allow yourself to drift into the restful sleep that awaits,
Letting go completely and trusting that your body and mind will rejuvenate through the night and know that you are safe,
At peace and deeply relaxed.
Sweet dreams.
