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Relax & Unwind For Sleep

by Bill Larson

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guided
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Meditation
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This wonderful and relaxing meditation was created to help the listener let go of bad thoughts and the stresses of the day, to settle into a nap or into a good night's sleep. Unwind, focus on your comfort and serenity with this soothing meditation.

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Transcript

My name is Bill Larson,

And right now I will be your guide on this journey towards relaxation,

And hopefully even a peaceful sleep.

Before I begin,

I want you to know that now more than ever,

We are committed to uniting us all to help us get through these uncertain times of loss,

Separation from human contact,

And even economic uncertainty.

I understand that things seem to be shifting every day,

And we are all doing our best to adjust our lives to fit this temporary new normal.

But always keep this in mind.

This is our time to come together as family,

Friends,

Communities,

Cities,

And the world.

And right now,

This time,

Is your time.

Time to let go of the day,

And focus on keeping your body,

Mind,

And spirit in a peaceful place to help you de-stress,

Relax,

And allow yourself to jettison the anxiety you might be feeling.

You are worthy of that.

First,

We will take a few moments to relax and ease into meditation.

Close your eyes,

And allow yourself to be cradled by your mattress.

Concentrate on the warmth and safety of the blanket that covers you.

It feels soft and cozy,

Just like a cloud.

Wherever you are in the world,

Whether you're in a big city or somewhere in the countryside or suburbs,

Let yourself experience the silence,

Or whatever sounds you can still hear.

Maybe it's the sound of cars driving by,

Or maybe it's the gentle breeze from a fan overhead,

Or coming through your window.

It could even be raining outside.

Whatever the sound,

Listen to these sounds,

And focus on them,

And only them.

Now,

Take in a big,

Deep breath.

This is the time I want you to begin to let go of any sad,

Negative thoughts,

Or anxious thoughts.

This time is just for you and your space.

So try not to worry about anything right now.

So try not to worry about anything right now.

Thank you.

Allow your feet,

Your neck,

Your head,

And your shoulders to relax,

And sink into your pillow while your body is cradled by the cloud of your mattress.

Thank you.

Take in another deep breath.

As you do,

Feel the fresh air move into your lungs,

Filling your body.

As you breathe,

Begin to scan your body,

Looking for areas of tension to release.

As I mention each body part,

I want you to bring a level of awareness to it,

And to relax it as deeply as you can.

Just feel or imagine the sensation of relaxation and relief moving through those parts of your body.

Pay attention to your jaw for a moment.

Now,

It's quite common for people to store a lot of tension in their jaw muscles,

So I want us to begin there.

Mentally connect with this part of you.

Breathe and allow yourself to relax it.

Allow your jaw muscles to loosen and let go of the tension held there.

Thank you.

Now,

Let your attention wander to the muscles in your face.

Allow your eye muscles to release.

Allow your cheeks and forehead to relax.

Let this peaceful feeling flow slowly down through your neck,

Soothing your throat,

Dissolving any tension as it glides down to your shoulders.

Thank you.

Very good.

Now,

Let your shoulders go.

They and you deserve a moment of your attention too,

So I want you to mentally repeat the word relax as you let them soften.

Let go and release all the tension,

Anxiety,

And stress of the day.

Thank you.

Let's now go from your shoulders to your arms.

Feel them becoming loose and limp.

They are relaxed and at peace.

And it's this wave of peace that moves through your body,

All the way from your shoulders,

Through your arms,

Elbow,

Wrists,

And even to the very tips of your fingers.

Thank you.

Isn't it easier to feel the quiet now?

Are you beginning to notice how everything else seems to slow down when you do?

It feels good,

Right?

Good.

Let's continue.

Let's now focus on the muscles in your back,

All those tight muscles surrounding your spine.

Concentrate and give yourself permission to let them relax and let go of your tension.

Continue to breathe in and out.

Let's now focus on the muscles in your back,

All those tight muscles surrounding your spine.

You are in control now of your own peace and your own tranquility.

And as you breathe,

Your chest gently rises and falls.

And it is now that you can feel yourself slowly slipping into a state of deep relaxation.

Remember,

It is okay to let go of your tension and focus on you whenever you need to.

Have sweet dreams and enjoy your peace.

Good night.

Meet your Teacher

Bill LarsonPhiladelphia, PA, USA

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Recent Reviews

Lisa

April 17, 2021

Wonderful! I slept like a baby!πŸ˜΄πŸ™πŸ’•Bookmarked this.. I recommend πŸͺ„

Rahul

January 2, 2021

Thank you so much again Bill :) I used this for a mid-day nap and it worked perfectly! I was out before the end!

Marianne

September 11, 2020

Very relaxing. The noise in my head that my nervous system makes, suddenly fell away. What a relief. Felt so much lighter. will come back to this one. Perfect after a day's hard work at the office. Thank you so much.

sandra

August 9, 2020

That was very relaxing. I fell asleep and had a pleasant nap. Thank you. Sandra Palais

Smith

April 16, 2020

Soooo soothing. I was breaking down yesterday night scared about how shifted the world is now with COVID-19, and this put me to sleep. Very nice voice. 10/10 will listen to often πŸ™πŸ»

Petal

April 14, 2020

Amazing voice πŸ™ŒπŸ» very soothing. Grateful πŸ™πŸ»

Talia

April 14, 2020

Very soothing and easy to follow. Will do again, thank you πŸ™πŸ»πŸ’•

Terri

April 14, 2020

Soothing....Thank you, I was able to get back to sleep easily!! This will be one of my go to's for night's when insomnia rears its head.

Susanne

April 13, 2020

Comforting.... after listening to this meditation, I was able to return to sleep 😴 Thank you!

Nancy

April 12, 2020

I’ve been using the app for almost a year pretty much daily and have done a lot of sleep meditations. I think this one is the best. His voice is so soothing. He tells you what you need to hear that there is nothing else you need to be doing and reassures you during difficult times. You breathe and relax the body. This sleep meditation has it all. I loved it, relaxed and easily fell asleep.

jane

April 12, 2020

Nice voice. I would have liked some background music.

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