Drifting Toward Sleep – A 6 Minute Bedtime Meditation

This gentle bedtime meditation is designed to help the body unwind and prepare for sleep.

Through a slow body relaxation and soft breath awareness, we release the physical and mental tension that can accumulate throughout the day. The practice gradually guides the body into a state of calm, allowing sleep to arise naturally.

You can listen to this meditation while lying in bed as part of your nighttime routine.

This practice supports:
• Falling asleep more easily
• Releasing the stress of the day
• Relaxing the body before bed

Let the breath soften.
Let the body settle.
Allow yourself to drift into rest.

Transcript

Lie down comfortably in your bed. Allow your eyes to close. Take a slow breath in. And let it go. Notice the body settling into the mattress beneath you. There's nowhere else to go. Nothing left to do today. Begin to bring awareness to the toes. Allow them to soften. Now the feet. The ankles. The calves. Allow each part of the body to relax as we move upward. Relax the knees. The thighs. The hips. Let the belly soften. Let the chest soften. Relax the shoulders. The arms. The hands. Now soften the neck. Relax the jaw. Relax the eyes. Relax the forehead. Feel the entire body heavy and supported. Imagine the breath like a gentle tide. Inhale, The tide rises. Exhale, The tide falls. With each exhale, Imagine sinking deeper into the mattress. Drifting. Softening. Resting. There is nothing you need to do. Just allow the body to move naturally towards sleep. Stay here as long as you need.