Let's begin by taking a slow, deep breath in through your nose, filling your lungs completely. [Pause 5 seconds] And as you exhale through your mouth, feel the gentle release of any tension, like clouds dissolving in a summer sky. [Pause 6 seconds] With each breath, allow yourself to settle more deeply into relaxation, sinking down like a feather floating on a gentle breeze. [Pause 5 seconds]
Notice the gentle rise and fall of your chest, creating a peaceful rhythm. [Pause 6 seconds] Feel the weight of your body being supported, as if you're being cradled by the softest cushion imaginable. [Pause 7 seconds] Starting from the top of your head, feel a wave of warmth and relaxation flowing downward. [Pause 5 seconds] It moves through your scalp, releasing any tension there. [Pause 6 seconds] Down across your forehead, softening the muscles around your eyes. [Pause 5 seconds] Your jaw becomes loose and relaxed. [Pause 6 seconds]
This pleasant sensation continues down your neck, melting away any stiffness. [Pause 7 seconds] Through your shoulders, which become heavy and comfortable. [Pause 6 seconds] Down your arms, through your elbows, into your wrists and hands. [Pause 7 seconds] Each finger relaxes completely. [Pause 5 seconds]
With each exhalation, you might notice yourself drifting deeper and deeper, like slowly descending through crystal-clear water. [Pause 8 seconds] The relaxation flows through your chest and back, releasing any tension it finds. [Pause 6 seconds] Down through your abdomen, where each breath brings deeper peace. [Pause 7 seconds]
Now, bring your attention to any sounds in your environment, letting them become like distant waves on a peaceful shore. [Pause 6 seconds] Simply notice them without judgment, as if they're gentle reminders of the peaceful state you're entering. [Pause 7 seconds] Let them fade into the background as you turn your attention inward, like stars disappearing in the morning light. [Pause 8 seconds]
Feel the temperature of the air against your skin, a cocoon of comfort surrounding you. [Pause 6 seconds] Notice any gentle sensations of warmth or coolness, accepting them as part of your relaxation journey. [Pause 7 seconds] The relaxation continues down through your hips, thighs, and knees. [Pause 6 seconds] Into your calves, ankles, and feet. [Pause 5 seconds] Even your toes become completely relaxed. [Pause 6 seconds]
Allow these sensations to help you drift even deeper into relaxation, as if you're slowly sinking into the most comfortable bed imaginable. [Pause 8 seconds] With each breath, you may find yourself floating deeper and deeper into this peaceful state. [Pause 7 seconds] Drifting down, down, down into complete tranquility. [Pause 10 seconds]