Hello and welcome to this guided meditation for sleep,
Created to help you release your worries,
Ease tension and allow you to fall asleep quickly.
Give yourself permission to drift off into a sleep state at any point during this exercise.
Now let's prepare for the meditation.
Take a moment to settle into a comfortable position.
Feel the weight of your body pressing into the surface below you.
Make sure that your limbs,
Spine and neck are aligned comfortably.
Make any adjustments that you need to.
Use cushions or blankets to ensure that your body is warm and supported.
Acknowledge to yourself that all the end of the day activities have been done and tomorrow will be another fresh start for you.
Close your eyes when you're ready and start to settle your mind.
As you relax each part of your body,
Your mind is starting to become quiet and relaxed too.
It's time to coordinate your mind and body into this present moment.
Focus on the here and now.
Feel the nuanced movement of your body as you breathe deeply in and out.
There may be external sounds but acknowledge them as neither good or bad and let them go.
Your thoughts evaporate like bubbles.
Let the music carry you into a peaceful place.
Now take a slow deep breath in,
The deepest you've taken today.
Feel the cooler air fill your lungs.
Then exhale,
Letting all the air leave your body,
Feeling the warmness in your mouth.
Take another deep breath and hold it momentarily.
Become aware of the stillness that exists within your body.
As you exhale,
Feel the stillness there too.
Focus on your breath and these moments of tranquility.
Allowing your breath to anchor you into the present moment,
Dampening and quietening your inner energy.
Feel happy that you are letting go of anything that concerns you.
There is nowhere else you need to be.
There's nothing else you need to do.
You are allowed to rest and relax.
Continue to take slow deep breaths and feel the journey of this cool life giving air through your entire body,
Interlacing each muscle.
Weaving through every cell from the top of your head,
Down your neck and spine,
Down each leg to the tips of your toes.
Notice any place where you may be holding stress or anxiety.
Let the breath wash away any tension you feel.
Notice any aches and pains.
Let the precious air wash over them too,
Like a healing balm.
Unfurl your brow,
Unclench your jaw,
Open your palms.
Remember sleep is about healing.
Return your breath to its normal rhythm and pattern,
But keep your focus on it as your body starts to get ready for sleep.
Now we are going to set an intention about the kind of sleep we want.
It will be peaceful,
Restful,
Deep,
Relaxing.
Allow these feelings to wash over you right now.
Just lie with them.
As we move into the non-spoken part of this meditation,
Just keep letting those pleasant feelings fill your conscious and subconscious mind.
As you breathe healing air into your body,
Peaceful,
Restful,
Deep,
Relaxing.
Peaceful,
Restful,
Deep,
Relaxing.
Allow those gentle thoughts to ease you closer to sleep.
So kicker luck.
