Take a moment to get as comfortable as possible lying down.
Let yourself shift and move,
Adjusting your cushions to prepare for sleep.
When you feel settled,
Allow your eyes to close.
Bring your focus to my voice.
Notice your breath.
Allow it to slow down and deepen.
Settle into a rhythm that feels natural for you.
Breathe slowly and deeply.
Feel as your body begins to relax.
Inhale,
Feel your lungs fill up.
Exhale,
Release all the breath out.
Inhale,
Expand.
Exhale,
Release.
With each exhale,
Feel the tension flow out and away from your body.
Settle into a rhythm that feels natural for you.
Breathe in and breathe out.
Letting your whole body relax.
Relax.
Sinking deeper and deeper into a feeling of calm and comfort as all the tension melts away.
Bring your attention to your eyelids.
Allow the muscles to soften.
Feel that softening sensation spread across your forehead.
The muscles of your face relax.
Relax.
Your cheekbones,
Your jaw all soften and release.
Inhale,
Calm.
Exhale,
Tension.
Breathe in,
Expand.
Exhale,
Expand.
Breathe out,
Release.
Enjoy the sensation of softness as all the tension melts away.
Allow this softening sensation to spread downwards to your throat and neck.
Feel any effort,
Any tightness smooth away.
The relaxation spreads down to your shoulders,
Melting away tightness.
Allow the shoulders to sink to their natural height.
Everything feels soft,
Relaxed and calm.
Breathe in,
Expand.
Breathe out,
Release.
Inhale,
Calm.
Exhale,
Tension.
Feel as your body gently releases tightness and welcomes in softness.
This calm,
Peaceful feeling of relaxation and softness continues downwards through your torso,
Down your whole spine.
Feel as any lingering aches and tightness melt away.
Inhale,
Calm.
Exhale,
Tension.
Breathe in,
Expand.
Breathe out,
Release.
Notice your hips.
Allow them to soften.
Feel your legs heavy and relaxed.
Even your ankles let go of any effort.
Your whole body is sinking into deep relaxation.
Inhale,
Calm.
Exhale,
Tension.
Breathe in,
Expand.
Breathe out,
Release.
Feel how calm and soft your body is.
Notice the feeling of deep rest,
Deep relaxation washing over you.
Inhale,
Calm.
Exhale,
Tension.
Breathe in,
Expand.
Breathe out,
Release.
Everything is soft.
Your whole body is heavy and relaxed.
Breathe in,
Expand.
Breathe out,
Release.
Inhale,
Calm.
Exhale,
Tension.
Savor this feeling of peace and rest.
Know that this feeling is yours whenever you need it.
Know that your body has been perfectly designed to grow and birth your baby.
Know that you can feel just as relaxed as you do now when you give birth to your baby.
Allow yourself to look forward to the amazing experience of giving birth.
Feel the sense of calm,
Peace and joy at the thought of meeting your baby.
Allow the feeling of love and warmth wash over you as you imagine holding them in your arms.
Allow yourself to trust that you,
Your body and your baby know exactly what to do.
Breathe in,
Expand.
Breathe out,
Release.
Inhale,
Calm.
Letting your body and your mind drift off to peaceful sleep.
Feeling calm and totally relaxed.
Exhale,
Tension.
Breathe in,
Expand.
There's nothing else that you need to do.
There's nowhere else that you need to be.
Just allow your body to drift into sleep.
