Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose, allowing the cool air to fill your lungs completely. [Pause 4 seconds] And as you exhale through your mouth, feel a wave of comfort washing over you, letting your body settle naturally into its position. [Pause 5 seconds] With each gentle breath, you may notice yourself drifting more and more into a state of peaceful relaxation. [Pause 4 seconds]
Bring your awareness now to your toes, [Pause 3 seconds] and you might be interested to notice the subtle sensations there. [Pause 4 seconds] Perhaps you can feel them becoming pleasantly heavy and comfortably warm, like being wrapped in a soft blanket. [Pause 5 seconds] This soothing sensation of relaxation begins to move slowly up through your feet, [Pause 4 seconds] melting away any tension it finds along the way. [Pause 4 seconds]
Gradually flowing into your ankles, [Pause 4 seconds] like warm honey slowly dripping downward. [Pause 4 seconds] This comfortable feeling continues flowing up into your calves, [Pause 5 seconds] and you might notice how your legs are becoming heavier and more relaxed with each calm, peaceful breath. [Pause 6 seconds]
Let this wave of tranquility continue its journey up through your knees, [Pause 4 seconds] spreading into your thighs like warm sunlight on a peaceful afternoon. [Pause 5 seconds] Your entire lower body now becoming wonderfully heavy and peaceful, just the way you need it to be. [Pause 6 seconds]
Feel this relaxation spreading naturally into your hips, [Pause 4 seconds] flowing like a gentle stream through your lower back, [Pause 4 seconds] and up into your abdomen, releasing any tension it discovers. [Pause 5 seconds] You might notice your breathing becoming slower and deeper, finding its own natural, comfortable rhythm. [Pause 6 seconds]
This peaceful feeling continues its journey, flowing like soft moonlight through your chest, [Pause 4 seconds] cascading down your arms like warm water, [Pause 4 seconds] reaching into your hands and fingers, allowing them to become completely relaxed. [Pause 5 seconds]
Moving up through your shoulders, releasing any remaining tension there, [Pause 4 seconds] softening the muscles in your neck, [Pause 4 seconds] and finally, this wave of perfect relaxation reaches your head, melting away any last traces of stress or tension. [Pause 6 seconds]
Your entire body is now wrapped in a cocoon of complete relaxation and peace, [Pause 4 seconds] and you can allow yourself to drift even deeper into this comfortable state of tranquility. [Pause 8 seconds] With each breath, you may find yourself sliding twice as deep into this peaceful relaxation, [Pause 5 seconds] knowing you're safe to relax as deeply as feels right for you. [Pause 8 seconds]