Rest & Relaxation

Take a pause, settle in, and let go. This restful practice gently guides you into deep relaxation, easing tension from body and mind. You’ll awaken refreshed, recharged, and ready for what’s next. Bonus points if you drift into sleep!

Transcript

Take these first few moments to allow the body to rest. Feeling yourself as you are laying down. Just notice where you might be holding tension. And allow a softening to take over those places. Beginning with the crown of the head. Taking time to notice this part of your body. Invite the scalp to relax. Soften the point between the eyebrows. Allow any lines of tension to melt away. Softening the eyes. Softening the face. Unclench the jaw. Soften the neck and shoulders. Allow the shoulders to sink into the surface underneath you. Allow the arms and the hands to rest wherever they may lay. And feel into the chest and belly. Just notice the gentle rise and fall as you breathe. Soften through the lower back. The lower abdomen. Root down through your hips. And soften down the length of both legs. Soften the feet. Just allow the body to lay here. Resting. Allow also the mind to rest. Letting go. Consciously allow things to be as they are. Find now an effortlessness in your breath. Feel and be with this inhale. And be with this exhale. Just being present. Being breathed. There's nothing to change. Nothing to fix. Just allow yourself to fall into balance and centeredness. Observe the breath. Feel the air pull into your body on the in-breath. And feel the air wash back out as you take an out-breath. Taking your time now to witness the breath. Blowing into that center space. Blowing out from that center space. Meeting the breath at your nostrils. Just notice the temperature of the air as it flows in. And notice the temperature as it flows out. Resting. Witnessing. Observing. As you breathe in. And as you breathe out. Allow yourself to drop down even more deeply. There's nothing to be done. And nowhere to be. There's only this breath. And this breath. Consciously allow. There isn't a heaviness now that has taken over your entire body. Feel yourself grounding down. Your body supported. Nourished by your breath. Allow yourself to go deeper inward. To your own inner strength. Your own inner wisdom. Come home to your body. Come home to your breath. Consciously allowing your body to breathe itself. Rest yourself on the rhythmic flow of air entering and exiting your body. Give over to gravity. Let your body and mind integrate organically as you rest. There is an effortlessness in your breath. Ease and comfort. Settling into relaxation. Your body is relaxed. It is effortless. Resting now. In peace. Quiet. You may extend your time. And allow yourself to rest now. Resting. Or if you are ready to bring your practice to a close, Begin to deepen the breath. And slow exhale. As you are ready, Begin to add movement to your extremities. Yawn and stretch and move in ways that feel good in your body. You may stay as you are or begin to prop yourself back up to your seat. Placing your hands on your heart. Perhaps setting an intention to find moments of deep restfulness throughout the rest of your day and your week. Take a moment to acknowledge that you took time to practice meditation today. Perhaps a word of thanks for yourself. Thank you for allowing me to guide you in your practice. Go with peace. Go with ease. And be well. Namaste.