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Whole Being Relaxation Into Deep Sleep

by Gordon Burnham

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guided
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Meditation
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Relaxing Your Whole Being Into Deep Sleep will guide you through a process of relaxing your whole self, mentally, physically and emotionally. It will also help you to move closer to the peace of your own higher consciousness and let go of all that distracts you from vital, refreshing and healing sleep. We will be combining elements from mindfulness, basic hypnotherapy, and a whole-being relaxation scan. It is likely that sometime during this sleep meditation you will actually fall asleep. Or you may drift in and out of a semi-sleep state for a while before drifting into a deeper sleep. Whatever happens is ok. If you are still awake when this is concluded you can repeat the program as needed. This method has been successfully tried and tested in comfortable beds, couches, lounge chairs, automobiles, airplanes, and trains.

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Transcript

Relaxing your whole being into deep sleep will guide you through a process of relaxing your whole self,

Mentally,

Physically,

Emotionally,

And spiritually.

It will also help you to move closer to the peace of your own higher consciousness and let go of all that distracts you from your vital,

Refreshing,

And healing sleep.

We will be combining elements from mindfulness,

Basic hypnotherapy,

And the whole being relaxation scan.

This method has been successfully tried and tested in comfortable beds,

Couches,

Lounge chairs,

Automobiles,

Airplanes,

And trains.

One element in this guided sleep meditation is moving closer to your own spiritual center or your own peace.

For just a moment now,

Bring to mind something that makes you feel peaceful.

This may be a memory of a peaceful place or experience,

Or it may be a person or a teaching that moves you into a peaceful state.

You can use whatever moves you toward comfort and peace.

During the meditation,

When you are guided to turn toward your peace,

Revisit this peaceful thought or memory.

It is likely that sometime during this sleep meditation,

You will actually fall asleep.

Or you may drift in and out of a semi-sleep state for a while before drifting into a deeper sleep.

Whatever happens is okay.

So begin now by mentally scanning your body and see if you can make it a little more comfortable right now.

This may mean shifting your position a little,

Or consciously relaxing a part of your body that has tension.

Naturally,

The more comfortable you are,

The quicker and deeper your sleep will likely be.

If you are in a vehicle or somewhere there is noise,

Noise-cancelling headphones can be a great help.

Just relax into being as comfortable as you can be.

Slowly move your attention to your eyes.

Close them and begin to relax your eyes.

Let the muscles around your eyes and your eyes themselves let go and relax.

You may feel subtle muscle movements as you are relaxing your eyes.

Just let them be and relax.

Now just let go of everything.

Let everything be as it is.

Turn toward your own peace,

Toward whatever brings you a peaceful feeling or spiritual comfort.

You can revisit the peaceful thought or memory you had earlier.

You are drifting toward sleep.

Be aware of your face.

Let all the muscles in your face relax.

Your cheeks,

Forehead,

Your jaw,

Your eyes,

Just let your whole face relax.

Now let go of everything.

Let everything be and turn toward your own peace,

Toward whatever brings you a peaceful feeling or spiritual comfort.

You are drifting toward sleep.

Slowly shift your attention to your mind.

Just observe your thoughts for a moment and let them relax.

Let your thoughts just slow down a little and let them be.

Let go of everything.

Let everything be and turn toward your peace.

Whatever brings you a peaceful feeling or spiritual comfort.

You are going to sleep.

Now observe your feelings.

Observe your feelings like you are watching the ocean.

Just let them relax and calm down.

Let go of everything.

Let everything be and turn toward your peace.

Whatever brings you a peaceful feeling or spiritual comfort.

You are going to sleep.

Now move your attention all the way down to your toes.

Just be aware of your toes and let them relax.

Let all the little muscles in your toes and even the bones just let go and relax.

Let go of everything.

Let everything be and turn toward your peace.

You are going to sleep.

Now be aware of your feet.

Release any tension in the muscles and bones in your feet and let them relax completely.

Let go of everything.

Let everything be and turn toward your peace.

You are going to sleep.

Moving now to your ankles,

Let them relax.

Let any tension just fall away.

Letting go of everything,

Let everything be and turn toward your peace.

You are falling asleep.

Now relax your calves.

Relax all the muscles,

Tendons and bones from your knees down to your ankles.

Letting go of everything,

Let everything be and turn toward your peace.

You are falling asleep.

Relax your knees and let them take a rest.

Let go of everything.

Let everything be and turn toward your peace.

You are falling asleep.

Relax the muscles in your thighs.

Let all tension fall away and just relax your thighs.

Let go of everything and let everything be.

Just turn toward your peace.

You are falling asleep.

Now relax your hips.

Let your hips and your pelvis just relax completely.

Let go of everything.

Let everything be and turn toward your peace.

You are falling asleep.

Relax your belly.

Let your whole abdomen relax and let it just rise and fall with the rhythm of your breathing.

Let go of everything.

Let everything be and turn toward your peace.

You are falling asleep.

Now relax your lower back.

Let all of the stress and tension loosen up and drain away.

Let everything go.

Let everything be and turn toward your peace.

You are falling asleep.

Let your chest relax completely.

Let your breathing relax into an even and effortless rhythm.

Now let go of everything.

Let everything be and turn toward your peace.

You are falling asleep.

Relax your whole back.

Release all the tension that is stored in your back and just sink into relaxation.

Let go of everything.

Let everything be as it is and turn toward your peace.

You are falling into sleep.

Be aware of your shoulders,

The full breadth of your shoulders,

And let them relax.

Let all the weight they carry just fall away.

Let go of everything.

Let everything be and turn toward your peace.

You are falling into a deep sleep.

Relax your upper arms.

Bring your shoulders to your elbows,

Let all the muscles relax.

Let go of everything.

Let everything be and turn toward your peace.

You are going to sleep.

Let your elbows relax,

Releasing all the tension in the muscles,

Joints,

And tendons.

You are letting go of everything.

Let everything be and turn toward peace.

You are going to sleep.

Now relax your forearms.

From your elbows to your wrists,

Let everything rest and relax.

You are letting go of everything.

Let everything be and just turn toward peace.

You are going to sleep.

Relax your wrists and feel any tension just melting away.

You are letting go of everything.

Let everything be and turn toward peace.

You are falling asleep.

Now let your hands relax.

Feel your hands just completely relaxing.

You are letting go of everything.

Let everything be and turn toward your peace.

You are falling asleep.

Relax all of your fingers.

In every muscle and joint,

Let all the tension dissolve.

You are letting go of everything.

Let everything be and turn toward peace.

You are going to sleep.

Relax your neck.

Let all tightness in your neck and throat just drain away.

You are letting go of everything.

Let everything be and turn toward your peace.

You are going to sleep.

Let your whole head relax.

Your face,

Your scalp,

The top of your head,

The back and sides of your head,

Your temples,

Your eyes,

All letting go and relaxing.

You are letting go of everything.

Let everything be and turn toward peace.

You are going to sleep.

Now relax your whole being.

Let everything that you perceive as you relax into healing comfort.

Your body,

Your mind,

Your thoughts and emotions,

Your spirit,

Let everything melt into peace.

Let go of everything and turn toward your peace.

You are going to sleep.

Let go of everything and turn toward your peace.

You are going to sleep.

Let go of everything and turn toward peace.

Meet your Teacher

Gordon BurnhamCalifornia, USA

4.5 (2 947)

Recent Reviews

Cory

September 7, 2025

Thank you for helping me get to sleep 😴 I've been having problems getting to sleep and this meditation helped me to fall asleep. I am grateful πŸ™ Have a great day πŸ™‚β€οΈ

Betsy

April 4, 2025

Thank you for this meditation πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ πŸ™ ✨️

Natalie

January 19, 2024

Kind, positive voice and demeanor, yet very relaxing. No fake overly woo-woo voice that low-key sounds like a murderous hypnotist. I mean this as a compliment - the teacher sounds like your mellow large dog who snuggles up when they sense that you need a hug.

Trisha

February 14, 2020

Thank you Gordon! Slept like a baby! You’re a natural

Nancy

January 6, 2020

That was amazing. It really helped me let go and relax into sleep.

Corky

November 30, 2018

Thank you for this relaxing meditation. Absolutely love your voice. Always helps me relax before bed time. Don’t know you but you are a friend.

Ashley

July 10, 2018

LOVE doing this right before bed, knocks me out every time!

Linda

July 1, 2018

As usual, very effective.

Judith

June 18, 2018

Loved it. It seemed to end in the middle of a word. I will listen again to see if it happens more than onceπŸ™πŸ»

Heather

May 30, 2018

Love this meditation! Helps me fall into a deep sleep almost every time. Namaste

Babette

April 18, 2018

Works every time! Thank you

Elizabeth

April 17, 2018

So relaxing,I fell asleep. Namasde πŸ™β£οΈ Always serene & relaxing sleep. Thanks πŸ™

Rebecca

February 13, 2018

Quickly put me to sleep. I absolutely loved it!!!!! πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ

david

January 14, 2018

Fell asleep great try again tomorrow lol

Barbara

November 30, 2017

I gave it 5 stars because I never heard the end! Thank you.

Amy

November 19, 2017

Felt really relaxed throughout. Lived how it seemed to turn my mind off, no more random racing thoughts.

Kristin

October 25, 2017

He's not kidding when he says you might fall asleep!

Jo

July 21, 2017

Must have bern wonderful...I fell askeep! πŸ˜ŠπŸ™πŸ»

Marsha

0

Really wonderful. I slept amazing and woke up feeling the same!

Cindy

0

I love sleep meditations that help me to shut down my mind. Thank you

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