Take a deep, comfortable breath in through your nose, feeling the cool air flow in. [Pause 5 seconds] And as you exhale, allow your body to settle more deeply, like a gentle leaf floating down to rest on soft earth. [Pause 6 seconds] With each breath, notice the peaceful rhythm - the gentle rise and fall of your chest, like peaceful waves on a calm shore. [Pause 7 seconds] And with each exhale, you can allow any tension to simply dissolve and float away, like mist in the morning sun. [Pause 8 seconds]
Now, bring your attention to your feet and toes. [Pause 5 seconds] Notice every small sensation there. [Pause 5 seconds] Perhaps a tingling warmth, or a cool lightness, or the comfortable weight of your feet resting. [Pause 6 seconds] Imagine a wave of golden relaxation washing over your feet, melting away any tension. [Pause 7 seconds] Let that area become completely relaxed, as if sinking into warm sand. [Pause 8 seconds]
This peaceful wave of relaxation now flows up into your ankles and calves. [Pause 5 seconds] Feel the muscles softening, becoming loose and comfortable. [Pause 6 seconds] Any tension there simply dissolves away, like ice melting in warm sunlight. [Pause 7 seconds]
Moving up through your knees and thighs. [Pause 5 seconds] These larger muscles now becoming heavy and relaxed. [Pause 6 seconds] You might imagine them becoming as soft as clouds, or as heavy as warm honey. [Pause 7 seconds] Each muscle fiber releasing, unwinding, letting go completely. [Pause 8 seconds]
This comfortable relaxation flows into your hips and lower back. [Pause 5 seconds] Feel the support beneath you, allowing these areas to sink into that support. [Pause 6 seconds] Any remaining tension simply drains away, like water flowing downstream. [Pause 7 seconds]
Through your stomach and chest now. [Pause 5 seconds] Each breath brings a deeper wave of relaxation. [Pause 6 seconds] Feel your breathing becoming slower, easier, more peaceful. [Pause 7 seconds] Like gentle waves on a quiet lake, each breath brings more comfort, more peace. [Pause 8 seconds]
This relaxation flows down your arms like warm sunshine. [Pause 5 seconds] Through your upper arms, your elbows, your forearms. [Pause 6 seconds] Into your wrists, your hands, and all the way to your fingertips. [Pause 7 seconds] Each finger becoming soft and heavy, as if floating in warm water. [Pause 8 seconds]
Up through your neck and shoulders now. [Pause 5 seconds] Areas that often hold tension, now releasing completely. [Pause 6 seconds] Like ice melting in spring sunshine, any tension simply dissolves away. [Pause 7 seconds] Feel these muscles becoming loose, soft, and completely relaxed. [Pause 8 seconds]
And finally, this wave of relaxation reaches your face and scalp. [Pause 5 seconds] Feel all the tiny muscles around your eyes softening. [Pause 6 seconds] Your jaw becoming loose and comfortable. [Pause 6 seconds] Your forehead smooth and relaxed. [Pause 7 seconds] Even your scalp and ears releasing any remaining tension. [Pause 8 seconds] Every part of your head feeling peaceful, comfortable, and completely at ease. [Pause 10 seconds]