For best results,
Turn off any devices and create a quiet,
Sacred space for yourself.
Sit comfortably in a chair or lie down.
Gently rest your hands on your lap,
Cupping them together,
One hand resting inside the other.
Take several slow,
Deep breaths.
Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.
Let your body melt into the chair or floor each time you exhale.
Breathe in calming energy and breathe out any stress,
Worries,
Or thoughts lingering within you.
Imagine yourself sitting or lying on a beautiful beach by the ocean.
Maybe you've been to this beach before or simply picture one you'd like to visit.
Feel your feet sinking into soft powder like sand.
Look around at the colors you see,
The beauty surrounding you.
Feel the fresh,
Clean air and the sun beaming on your face,
The clouds floating across the baby blue sky.
Listen to the sound of the waves lapping into the shore.
Hear the seagulls flying around.
You get to hang out and rest in this peaceful setting for a while.
You don't have to do anything,
Be anywhere,
Change anything or anyone.
Simply breathe in the peace around you.
Listening to the water,
You begin to feel more and more relaxed.
You can let go of your worries,
Decisions,
Stressors,
Letting them flow out into the deep waters.
Feel comfort as you rest here.
Now,
Take a deep breath in at your diaphragm and bring it up to your chest.
And slowly exhale back down to the diaphragm as you release any tension and let go.
Breathe in through the nose as you count to five.
Now slowly exhale through your mouth to another five counts.
Try these deep breaths a few more times to help you relax,
Let go.
Breathe in the calm,
Letting out any bodily tension or stressful feelings.
Allow the breath to restore your energy and clear your mind.
Each out breath,
You are relaxing a little deeper.
You might place a hand against your diaphragm so you can actually feel your breathing.
As you breathe in,
Feel yourself breathing in.
Just naturally breathing now.
And as you breathe out,
Feel yourself breathing out into a state of tranquility where all is well.
Breathe in kindness towards yourself.
Without any judging or critical thoughts.
Slowly your body is relaxing more and more with each breath.
Let a calming breath float any place inside you that needs it right now.
Let your mind empty and be present to this moment.
Everything is all right.
Just be with the moment you have right now.
When you get distracted,
Simply return to your breath in this peaceful setting,
Watching the waves flow in and flow out.
Let the waves carry away all your concerns.
Return now to feeling the sand beneath your feet as you drink in the warmth of the sun.
Feel the sun soothing your muscles into complete relaxation.
Allowing yourself to go deeper into peace.
You are feeling serene and calm,
The water washing away your thoughts.
Now stand up and move towards the water.
Walk along the seashore and notice your feet sinking into the wet sand.
Walk slowly as you feel a deeper sense of calm.
Let any tension in your body release as you walk along the seashore.
All your cares are gradually melting away with each step.
As the waves roll in,
Feel the cool water on your feet refreshing you.
Peace surrounds you as you settle into a deeper state of relaxation.
All your cares are gradually melting away with each step.
All your cares are gradually melting away with each step.
All your cares are gradually melting away with each step.
All your cares are gradually melting away with each step.
All your cares are gradually melting away with each step.
As your relaxation journey comes to a close,
Walk back to your spot on the beach and sit down again.
Feeling your breath and the point of peace you have created.
Feel your feet again connected to the earth,
Connected to the sand,
Wiggle your toes.
You can now return to your day rejuvenated and refreshed and can come back to this place whenever you choose.
Take three slow breaths,
Noticing the state of your mind and body.
You may want to massage your face,
Ears or gently tap your head to wake up your energy if needed.
Maybe you are ready for sleep and you have pleasant dreams.
Whatever you are doing,
Just know that all is well.
