Welcome to this guided meditation for a deep,
Peaceful and relaxing sleep.
Make sure that you're in a safe environment for sleeping,
That you're comfortable,
That you're cozy and protected,
Neither too hot or too cold.
Find a position where you can relax.
Close your eyes.
Now that you're ready,
Take a slow,
Deep breath in.
Feel the cool air filling every space in your lungs.
Breathe out.
Breathe in.
This breath is cleansing and pure.
Breathe out.
As you breathe out,
Recognize along with the heat of the expelled air,
All the worries and stresses of the day are allowed to escape too.
Take another deep breath.
And as the inhale finishes,
Notice the moment of peace and stillness before you breathe out.
As your exhale finishes,
Notice a moment of peace and tranquility that exists there too.
Keep breathing like this,
Noticing the moments of stillness between the inhale and the exhale.
Breathing this way allows you to feel grounded.
You exist in this present moment.
The energy that you've relied upon through the day is becoming still,
Becoming silent,
Becoming calm.
Give yourself permission to let go of all the thoughts and worries that have consumed you through the day.
Let them go.
Let them float away on the exhaled breath.
There is nothing else you should be doing.
There is nowhere else for you to be.
Give your mind permission to wind down for a perfect rest.
You continue to take slow,
Deep breaths.
Imagine your consciousness traveling with your incoming breath,
Traveling into your lungs,
Then passing into your blood system,
Which travels to every part of your body,
Filling every cell with life-giving oxygen.
Breathing in and out,
Every muscle and every cell,
From the top of your head to your toes,
Is filled with peace.
Notice any areas that may hold some residual tension,
Neck,
Shoulders,
Back.
Allow the inhaled breath to dispel any anxiety and stress.
Notice any areas that hold soreness or pain.
Allow the breath to relax your joints and your muscles.
Relax your forehead.
Unclench your jaw.
Relax your hands and your feet.
Notice any remaining places that are holding tension and allow the next breaths to release that tightness.
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
Let go of that tension.
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
Now it's time to allow your breath to return to its normal rhythm.
Let your focus remain on your breathing.
It will be your anchor as you start to fall asleep.
Let's set an intention for the kind of sleep you want.
Long,
Good quality,
Restorative and healing.
If you focus on it,
You will experience it.
Long,
Good quality,
Restorative and healing.
Restful,
Peaceful,
Deep and relaxing.
Restful,
Peaceful,
Deep and relaxing.
Allow that intention to bed in.
Restful,
Peaceful,
Deep,
Relaxing.
Feel those feelings.
Restful,
Peaceful,
Deep,
Relaxing.
We move now to the silent meditation.
Find something that you feel grateful for.
Your health,
Your safety,
The people in your life,
Your willingness to take the time for self-care.
Feel yourself falling blissfully into a deep,
Relaxing sleep.