This meditation has no ending bell as you have chosen this time to rest and to sleep.
Take your time to find a comfortable position in your bed.
Turn off your lights and allow your body to settle from your day.
Adjust your body and your clothing while knowing that you are free to readjust your position at any time you like.
As you begin to relax,
Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
On each breath,
Feel the air entering your body and filling you up and then let the air flow easily out.
Now allow your breathing to find its natural rhythm,
In and out.
After each gentle exhalation,
You simply allow the breath to come in again,
Over and over.
Rest in calm awareness that your body knows how to find healing and restorative rest,
Whether you sleep now or simply spend some time in deep relaxation.
You are now going to nestle into a cloud and drift lazily off to sleep.
As I count down from 10,
You will notice you are lying in the most luxurious,
Soft and cozy cloud that you can imagine.
You will feel held and safe in this cushion of cloud,
Knowing it will hold you with ease.
It is a cloud of pure comfort and relaxation that surrounds your whole body.
10.
You feel how the shape beneath you is ever so slightly more comfortable than one moment ago,
How it is holding you in the most comfortable way and soothing your tired body.
9.
Your eyes remain closed,
But you are aware of being pleasantly surrounded by the cloud.
Allow the perfect coloring for the cloud for you to rest gently in your mind's eye.
Your body releases all the tension and worries from your busy day.
8.
Your body relaxes more and more.
It is magical how you feel the increasing softness of your cloud is balanced with just the right amount of support for your body.
You know you are completely safe and protected.
7.
The temperature of the cloud is perfect for you on this night,
Not too hot and not too cold.
It is just how you like it so that you can remain sleeping peacefully throughout the night.
6.
You rest with the sure knowledge that the cloud will simply drift along in places where you feel safe and secure.
It will move along paths and currents that are familiar and loving for you.
5.
The cloud holds you with ease and gentleness as it floats calmly.
There is only peace and comfort as the soft warmth cradles your body.
6.
You are so very,
Very comfortable.
You know the moon is watching over you as you drift lazily along on the cloud.
7.
Your breath continues to move in and out effortlessly as you sink down and waves of relaxation wash over your body.
8.
You sigh with pleasure.
You are so safe,
So comfortable,
So relaxed.
It comes easily now and you savor the easy feeling of drifting off to sleep.
1.
You are completely relaxed and at peace.
There is nothing you need to do and nowhere you need to go.
You are ready to fall asleep deeply and stay asleep until you need to arise.
Are you asleep?
