Bring your attention to this present moment, allowing yourself to settle into a space of gentle awareness. [Pause 8 seconds] Notice what you can hear, feel, and sense right now, accepting each sensation as it comes to you. [Pause 10 seconds] Become aware of the sounds around you, both near and far, letting each sound gently remind you of how peaceful you can become. [Pause 12 seconds] Feel the weight of your body supported beneath you, like a soft cloud holding you in perfect comfort, cradling every curve and contour. [Pause 10 seconds] Notice the temperature of the air on your skin, the gentle caress of the atmosphere around you, like a protective cocoon of tranquility. [Pause 12 seconds]
And now, gently close your eyes, allowing them to remain closed until the end of our session, knowing you're safe and supported here. [Pause 8 seconds] With each breath, notice the natural rhythm of your breathing, like gentle waves on a peaceful shore, each wave carrying you deeper into relaxation. [Pause 12 seconds] Feel your chest rising and falling, each breath bringing you deeper into relaxation, like descending a beautiful staircase of comfort, one step at a time. [Pause 10 seconds]
Starting from the top of your head, feel a warm, comforting sensation of relaxation flowing downward, like warm honey slowly dripping down. [Pause 10 seconds] It spreads across your forehead, releasing any tension there, smoothing out any wrinkles of concern. [Pause 12 seconds] Moving down to your eyes and cheeks, letting all the muscles soften and relax, as if gentle fingers are massaging away any remaining tension. [Pause 10 seconds] This soothing wave continues down through your jaw, neck, and shoulders, melting away any remaining tension, like ice cream on a warm summer day. [Pause 12 seconds]
Feel this peaceful sensation flowing down your arms, through your elbows, into your forearms and hands, as if warm, golden light is filling each muscle and joint. [Pause 10 seconds] Each finger becoming completely relaxed and comfortable, perhaps feeling heavy, or light, or pleasantly tingly. [Pause 12 seconds] The relaxation deepens as it moves through your chest and back, like warm sunlight spreading through your body, warming every cell with peaceful energy. [Pause 12 seconds]
Down through your abdomen, across your hips, and into your legs, this calming wave continues its journey, like a gentle cascade of warmth and comfort. [Pause 10 seconds] Through your thighs, knees, and calves, every muscle releasing and letting go, becoming as soft and relaxed as cotton clouds. [Pause 12 seconds] All the way to your feet and toes, until your entire body is enveloped in deep, peaceful relaxation, as if you're floating in a perfectly warm pool of tranquility. [Pause 12 seconds]
As thoughts arise, acknowledge them without judgment, letting them pass like leaves floating down a gentle stream, carried away by the current of relaxation. [Pause 10 seconds] With each passing moment, you drift deeper and deeper, like slowly sinking into the softest, most comfortable bed, layer after layer of comfort embracing you. [Pause 12 seconds] Your mind is already beginning to focus more deeply, like a star becoming brighter as twilight deepens into night, shining with pure, peaceful awareness. [Pause 10 seconds] That's right. [Pause 8 seconds] Just allowing yourself to drift deeper and deeper with each peaceful breath, like a feather floating down through still air, finding its perfect place of rest. [Pause 12 seconds]
And now, as you continue to relax even more deeply, imagine you're slowly descending a beautiful spiral staircase. With each step down, you sink twice as deep into relaxation. Ten... drifting down... [Pause 8 seconds] Nine... floating deeper... [Pause 8 seconds] Eight... more and more relaxed... [Pause 8 seconds] Seven... letting go completely... [Pause 8 seconds] Six... sinking deeper still... [Pause 8 seconds] Five... halfway down now... [Pause 8 seconds] Four... peace flowing through you... [Pause 8 seconds] Three... almost there... [Pause 8 seconds] Two... so very relaxed... [Pause 8 seconds] One... deeply relaxed and perfectly at peace. [Pause 12 seconds]