Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose, filling your lungs completely. [Pause 5 seconds] And as you exhale through your mouth, allow your body to settle more deeply, like a soft feather gently floating downward. [Pause 6 seconds] With each breath, notice the peaceful rise and fall of your chest, like gentle waves on a calm shore. [Pause 5 seconds] And with each exhale, feel a warm wave of relaxation flowing through your entire body, from the crown of your head to the tips of your toes. [Pause 7 seconds]
Notice the weight of your body being supported, as if you're being cradled by a soft cloud. [Pause 5 seconds] Feel the points of contact between your body and the surface beneath you, becoming aware of each area where tension can melt away. [Pause 6 seconds] With each breath, these points of contact might seem to grow slightly heavier, as if you're sinking deeper into a perfectly comfortable position. [Pause 7 seconds]
Now, bring your attention to the muscles in your forehead. [Pause 4 seconds] Allow these muscles to soften and release, like ice melting in warm sunlight. [Pause 6 seconds] Let this gentle relaxation flow down through your face, releasing any tension around your eyes, feeling them become soft and peaceful. [Pause 7 seconds] Your cheeks may feel warm and heavy. [Pause 4 seconds] Your jaw might become softer, looser, all tension dissolving away. [Pause 6 seconds]
This peaceful feeling continues flowing down through your neck, like warm honey slowly dripping downward. [Pause 5 seconds] Into your shoulders, where any remaining tension simply dissolves. [Pause 6 seconds] Feel this wave of relaxation spreading across your shoulder blades. [Pause 5 seconds] Down through your upper arms, past your elbows, through your forearms. [Pause 6 seconds] Into your hands and fingers, which may feel warm and heavy. [Pause 7 seconds]
With each breath, you might sink twice as deep into this peaceful state. [Pause 5 seconds] Like descending a beautiful staircase, each step takes you deeper into relaxation. [Pause 6 seconds] The deeper you go, the more comfortable you become. [Pause 8 seconds] And as this wave of tranquility continues flowing downward, you might notice a pleasant weightiness spreading through your entire body. [Pause 10 seconds]