Release Tension & Relax Your Body Sleep Meditation

Sleep is essential yet can be so difficult to obtain. This relaxing meditation is designed to help you release physical tension and prepare your whole body for sleep.

You’ll begin by settling comfortably in bed and taking slow, steady breaths. You’ll then be guided through the body, beginning with your feet, gently tensing and releasing your muscles as you move upwards through your legs, belly and lower back.

Next, you’ll lift and release your shoulders, soften your hands and fingers, and finally relax your face, jaw, forehead and the muscles around your eyes. With each breath, you’ll be encouraged to notice the soothing contrast between tension and release.

As your body becomes softer, heavier and more deeply relaxed, you’ll surrender your weight to the bed beneath you, let go of the day and allow yourself to drift naturally towards peaceful sleep.

Transcript

Welcome. This evening. Take a few quiet minutes. To guide your body and mind. Toward restful. Intentional sleep. So begin now. By making yourself comfortable. And allow your body. To settle. Close your eyes if you haven't already. And now. Take it slow. Deep breath. One. Through the nose. Let it go. Slowly out Breathe them out. A normal time now. Inhaling deeply. And exhaling. The weight of the day. And now, Silently or softly. Repeat after me. I allow this day to end. And take a moment. Those words. Land in your body. I give myself. Permission. To rest. Feel that permission. Sink into your muscle. Your breath. You're mine. I welcome calm. I welcome sleep. And let your breath. Become slower. And more natural. Allow your thought. To grow quieter. Like a tide Slowly rolling. Out to sea. As no matter how the day unfolded. Is now behind you. You have done enough. You are enough. And now. It is time to rest. You are safe. You are calm. You are ready. To sleep. And allow these words. To echo quietly in the background. Is your awareness. Gently begins to fade. Good night.