Take a long, slow, deep breath in through your nose, filling your lungs completely. [Pause 5 seconds] And as you exhale through your mouth, feel the weight of your body melting into your comfortable position, like warm honey slowly dripping down. [Pause 6 seconds] With each breath, allow your awareness to gently drift inward, like a leaf floating down a peaceful stream. [Pause 5 seconds] Notice the gentle rise and fall of your chest, creating a soothing rhythm. [Pause 6 seconds] Feel the temperature of the air as it flows in, cool and refreshing. [Pause 5 seconds] And out, warm and relaxing. [Pause 6 seconds]
Let's begin releasing any tension, starting from your toes. [Pause 4 seconds] Feel them becoming heavy and warm. [Pause 5 seconds] This comfortable sensation flows up through your feet. [Pause 5 seconds] Ankles becoming loose and relaxed. [Pause 5 seconds] Moving into your calves, feel them softening like warm butter. [Pause 6 seconds] Up through your knees, thighs, and hips, each muscle group releasing completely. [Pause 7 seconds]
With each exhale, you might notice your muscles becoming even more relaxed, like sand slowly sinking beneath gentle waves. [Pause 6 seconds] Your lower back settling deeper. [Pause 5 seconds] Your shoulders softening, as if supported by clouds. [Pause 6 seconds] Your neck releasing any remaining tension. [Pause 5 seconds] Your jaw unclenching, letting your tongue rest comfortably. [Pause 6 seconds]
Feel a wave of tranquility washing over your face. [Pause 5 seconds] Your forehead becoming smooth and serene. [Pause 5 seconds] And as you continue breathing naturally and comfortably, you might become aware of the weight of your eyelids, growing heavier with each passing moment. [Pause 7 seconds] Like velvet curtains slowly drawing closed at the end of a peaceful day. [Pause 6 seconds]
Allow them to close whenever it feels right, knowing that this simple act enables you to focus more deeply on your inner experience, like diving into a pool of warm, soothing water. [Pause 8 seconds] That's right. [Pause 5 seconds] With each breath, you're drifting deeper and deeper, like a feather floating down through perfectly still air. [Pause 7 seconds] Each number I count will take you twice as deep as before. Ten. [Pause 5 seconds] Nine, drifting deeper. [Pause 5 seconds] Eight, letting go completely. [Pause 5 seconds] Seven, sinking into perfect relaxation. [Pause 6 seconds] Six, floating peacefully. [Pause 5 seconds] Five, halfway down now. [Pause 5 seconds] Four, deeper still. [Pause 5 seconds] Three, so relaxed. [Pause 5 seconds] Two, almost there. [Pause 5 seconds] One, completely relaxed and at peace. [Pause 8 seconds]