The Rest Nest - Fall Asleep Smoothly

It's time to let go of your day...to slow down your breath...to come back to your peaceful, resting space. This meditation will guide you to deep relaxation, as you release tension from all the parts of your body, as you bring more awareness to the sensations within and melt into the earth beneath you.

You will also be guided through a gentle visualisation - a supportive, restful nest, surrounding and holding you, as you melt even deeper into sleep. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy this journey.

Transcript

This is your time to rest, To return home to yourself, To soften and melt away any tension you might have been holding. This day is almost finished, In this space you are free to simply be, You don't have to do anything, Or plan, Or think about anything that happened before, Here and now, You are safe and supported, As you make yourself more and more comfortable, Take a moment to really connect with your breath, I invite you to close your eyes and really, Really start feeling your breath, Full and long exhales, Out through your mouth as you are letting go of this day, Full and long inhales as you invite more peace, More presence, Feel your whole body beginning to settle as you breathe, Can you make yourself just 5% more comfortable, Can you adjust your legs, Your feet, Your arms and your shoulders, So you are even more comfortable here, And as you keep resting here, Maybe feeling the warmth of your blanket, Maybe feeling that grounding energy that is connecting your back to the surface underneath you and to the earth, Just take a moment now to connect with your intention for this practice, Like a seed that you are planting in your heart, Can be a simple intention in the present tense, Like I am safe to rest, I allow myself to be held and supported, I totally surrender into peace, Whatever arises from within, Whatever intention you have for this practice, Just take a moment to connect now, And then just let this intention rest within you, With each breath, Like roots of the tree growing stronger and softer, Now begin to connect with your body even more, Noticing the way it makes contact with the bed beneath you, Feeling that support that is steady, Unshifting, Reliable, You are held not only by your bed but simply by the earth, Can you feel that gravity force that is holding you here, Can you let yourself melt just a little bit more, Notice now the crown of your head, Feel like from the top of your head a gentle softening moonlight is kissing your head and your forehead, Feel your forehead smooth and your eyes growing heavier and heavier, Perhaps they are already closed, Let your eyes really rest now, Releasing any heaviness from the space, Or let them rest deeply in their sockets, And then feel your cheeks, Your jaw, Release any trace of holding, Of tensing, Let yourself be soft and loose here, You don't have to hold on, You don't have to pretend, You can just be, Let your tongue rest inside your mouth, Your lips are soft, You are not trying to do anything with your facial muscles, Just letting everything be, Notice your throat, The gentle passage of the breath, Feel your throat open at ease, Then your whole neck and the back of your neck, Let's go of any heaviness from the space and let your pillow simply hold it, Bring awareness to your shoulders, Your shoulders feel heavier and heavier, More and more connected to that surface beneath you, Feel them melting downward, Your arms releasing into the nest of the bed and safe, Feeling that warmth coming through the whole back of your body, Your chest rises and falls as you keep breathing, As you allow this breath to reach all the parts of your body, You're really creating more and more of that space, And inside your chest your heart glows with the light, A gentle soothing light, A quiet, Steady and relaxing energy is surrounding your whole heart and chest, Your belly is soft, Moving with the tides of your breath, There is nothing to hold here, Keeping that wide and open space in your belly as you breathe, Feel your hips now, Maybe spreading a little bit wider, Fully supported and free, And your lower back really connected to the earth, Really connected to that gravity, Not holding any weight anymore, Your whole legs, Your thighs, The knees, Your calves are melting, All melting like sand settling deeper into the earth, As well as your feet, Maybe you can notice some warmth around them, Some quiet tingling, Any tension from your body now, Draining away through the soles of your feet, Like roots releasing into the ground, Your whole body now is resting in stillness, Your whole body now is relaxed, Wrapped in your breath, Bathed in that calm energy, Now let's create that resting nest to make you feel even more safe and fully supported, Imagine that around you there is a nest forming, Made of the softest fibers, Silken threads, Moss and earth, Downy feathers or any other soft material that you want to use to create your nest of rest, All woven and connected together in a perfect care, And let this rest rise around you, Curving gently, Holding your body in just the right way, This nest is not too tight, Yet not too loose, It cradles you exactly as you need, It gives you that support, That warmth, You are wrapped in safety, You are wrapped in love, You are held, And as you breathe, Notice how this nest seems to breathe with you, Slightly expanding as you inhale and settling closer as you exhale, A perfect rhythm of trust and rest, You can just be here, Curled like a baby in whatever position feels most comfortable to you, And this nest is also like your protective shield, Nothing from the outside world is able to break it, It's totally protecting you, Like a divine loving shield of light, Let these words echo within you now, I am free to let go, I am free to let go, I am held and supported, I am held and supported, I am held and supported, I am safe here and now, I am safe here and now, I am fully resting, I am fully resting, I am fully resting, Let each word sink deeper and deeper into your body, Into your nervous system, Your whole being is listening, Your whole body understands, It is the truth, It is your truth, That you're safe here and as you can let go, Now, Let yourself be within this rest nest, Let yourself be within your loving and resting nest, It shields you, It protects you, It comforts you through the night, You can rest deeply here, The night holds you, Let yourself surrender into this night, Into this loving and peaceful sleep, Let this nest carry you, Surround you, If dreams arrive, Let them arrive, If any thoughts come, Let them come, Observe the feelings, Observe from the space of awareness, Just be here, Being one with peace, Knowing as you can come back to peace always, Being one with love, Knowing that love is always supporting and carrying you, And being one with freedom, Knowing that you are free at each moment of now, You are so loved, You are supported and you are safe, Good night my darling, May your sleep be soft and sweet, Namaste

Reviews

A gentle loving voice and well placed words accompanied me on my descent into a protected rest nest where I felt so safe and calm. Very soothing and gentle. Bookmarked for repeat listening👍🏼🙏🏼 many thanks Maria! 💕✨

Very good sleep meditation. I have problems getting to sleep, but I don't remember hearing the end of this meditation. I am grateful 🙏 Have a wonderful day and thank you very much ❤️ 😊