Evening Unwind

Close the day with a gentle five-minute sleep wind-down. Through simple breath awareness, a quiet thank-you to your body, and soft evening imagery, this guided practice helps you set down unfinished thoughts and settle into a peaceful, spacious transition toward sleep.
Part 3 of A Daily Meditation Trio: Morning, Midday and Evening.
1. Rise with Energy — morning
2. Midday Focus — midday
3. Evening Unwind — evening
May Peace be with you.
Carolyn Wallace
Himalaya Well-Being

Transcript

Good evening. Caroline here. Welcome to this gentle closing of the day. Find a position that feel restful to you. Let your hands soften. Let your jaw relax. Allow your breath to become easy. For the next two breaths, Silently say Yin as you breathe in. And out. As you breathe out. Again. Silently see in as you breathe in. And out as you breathe out. With each exhale. Offer a quiet thank you to your body. For all it has carried through this day. Imagine the light of the day gradually changing. The sky deepens. The sounds around you. Soften into the background. You are arriving at the edge of evening. Take a slow breath in. And with your exhale. Let the day begin to settle. There may have been moments of joy. There may have been moments of effort. There may be things still unfinished for now. Let this day be complete enough. Bring one hand to your heart. If that feels comfortable. Or simply let your awareness rest at the center of your chest. Feel the warm of your hand here. Or simply rest in the warmth of your own presence. Offer yourself these words I honor all this day has held. I release what no longer needs my attention tonight. I welcome peace in my body. In my mind. And in my heart. Imagine you are in the place. Where a soft autumn evening breeze moves through an open window. With every breath out. It carries away the tension you are ready to release. With every breath in. It brings quiet. Spaciousness. And ease. You have arrived here. You allow yourself to rest in this moment. Let the day grow softer around you. Let your inner world become still. Take one final, Nourishing breath in… and breathe out slowly. May the rest of your evening unfold with gentleness and peace. And if you are already settling down for sleep. May your sleep be sound and peaceful. Until next time. My peace. Be with you.