Good evening,
It's Tansy here.
I hope you're well and ready for this deep sleep meditation.
I will take you on a relaxing train journey through the North English countryside,
Carrying you towards a beautiful castle set among rolling green hills.
There you can let go of the day and drift naturally into a nourishing,
Peaceful sleep.
So for now.
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Gently close down your eyes.
To begin this session,
Let's take a few moments to help your body relax as you begin to observe the weight of your body.
Observe the different parts of your body where they touch the ground.
Notice how your body can feel heavier just by allowing it to rest more deeply as you submit to the forces of gravity and allow the earth to hold you.
Beginning to feel the weight of your feet gently resting on the bed,
Allow them to sink down just a little more.
Relax.
Allow yourself to observe the weight of your calves and your knees as they make soft contact with the ground.
Relax.
And now your thighs and buttocks all the way down.
Relax.
And now your stomach and your lower back,
Just permit them to relax.
And then your chest and the shoulders,
Just melting,
Relaxing.
The arms,
The hands,
Heavy and relaxed.
The neck,
Just dissolving.
Relax.
And your head,
Feel it being cradled by the surface underneath you.
Relax.
And then the forehead,
Allow the muscles of the face to smooth now.
Relax.
And the eyelids to become heavy as if each of your eyelashes has a tiny weight attached.
Gently relaxing.
And then your mouth,
Just allow it to be loose as the tongue inside of your mouth becomes soft.
And then your jaw.
Relax.
Slowly releasing as the tension sinks down into the ground.
And as you continue to breathe,
Allow each and every out-breath to allow you to be even more at ease,
Putting down everything from the day,
Any projects,
Issues or concerns,
As they flow away from you now,
And you come into this deep state of peace.
As you sink down and down into the bed,
Listening to the cadence of my voice,
Coming in and out of your awareness.
And since you're feeling more at peace,
I'd like you to imagine that you're stepping onto a beautiful train.
As you step onto the soft carpet of the carriage,
The door closes behind you and everything becomes immediately calm and quiet.
The natural sounds of the wind outside disappears and there is a very peaceful atmosphere.
As the train moves off,
The platform disappears from sight.
Your view is replaced with a beautiful countryside scene.
You find that you are travelling through the most stunning landscape in the north of England.
From the train window,
Fields of buttercups drift past in soft swathes of yellow,
Settled quietly among the long green grass.
The flowers glow without effort,
Steady and warm,
As the field stretches out under a calm sky.
The sounds and vibrations of the train provide a hypnotic pleasure.
It means that you're moving on and journeying towards a place of calm and peace,
Leaving any stress of the everyday world behind you,
Further and further,
Moving into this place of deep ease.
This train will take you to a sanctuary of sleep in the castle of dreams,
Deep,
So deep in the countryside.
This is a place where pleasant and peaceful dreams and a nourishing and restful sleep awaits.
Out of the window,
You see more gorgeous natural features passing by.
Forests,
Little sheep that look like tiny dots of cotton wool on a blanket of green.
Rivers swirling past your window,
The reeds standing tall,
And the swans gliding across the surface of the water.
There are little lamps on each table and curtains at the window of your train.
It is decorated in an old-fashioned and luxurious style.
The high-backed seats are upholstered in deep green velvet.
On your seat,
There's a blanket and a comfy pair of slippers.
You pick up the items and place them on the table in front of you.
You drift down into the plush seats,
And as you do,
Your back relaxes even more.
Your lower back,
Abdomen,
And thighs relax a little more from the warmth and comfort of this beautiful carriage.
Your shoulders loosen slightly as your breathing becomes more relaxed.
As you take a moment just for you,
You hear the subtle rumble of the train.
For now,
There is no more thinking,
No more stress.
You are permitted to relax.
Your destination is a break,
And it starts this very moment.
Your mind is in a peaceful state,
Like a clear summer's day,
Cloudless and serene.
As the engine picks up and the carriage vibrates a little more,
It moves onwards away from the everyday world and further into peace.
Your carriage is completely empty,
And you have a very peaceful environment just to be yourself.
Slipping off your shoes,
You reach over for the slippers on the table and place them on your feet.
It's the thick,
Warm material that greatly brings relief to the soles of your feet,
Making them feel so comfortable.
You watch the fields go by through your window.
The bright red poppies line the hedgerows,
And you can see the heads of corn as they sway in the breeze.
Waves of deep gold flowing with the wind,
And you can feel the rhythmic movement of the train,
Gently moving you back and forth.
The flow of the movement is so relaxing as it travels ever onwards.
After some time,
You notice that the once blue sky is changing.
As the evening approaches,
The horizon is awash with a color of blue,
Red,
Purple,
And yellow,
An amazing light show before the event of sunset.
As you feel the rhythmic movement gently moving your body backwards and forwards,
You let out a deep yawn,
Feeling happy,
Calm,
And safe.
Safe in the knowledge that the day is almost over,
And you're going to a quiet and peaceful place in the hills,
Traveling to a haven of deep sleep,
Deep,
Deep,
Rejuvenating rest.
Traveling along these tracks,
The rhythmic pattern of the engine,
Lulling you into a sense of complete tranquility.
This is a lovely time just for you.
There's nobody wanting anything,
Nobody needing anything,
You're leaving it all behind.
It allows you to gain perspective on your life,
To take a break,
To see things as if from afar.
As you notice your reflection in the window,
You observe that your face relaxes now,
Your forehead smooths like a piece of silk,
And all the muscles around the eyes let go.
Your jaw releases any tension,
And your mouth,
Vacation mouth.
The vibrations of the train create a positive energy within you,
Massaging away any negativity or tense feelings within your body or your mind.
Each muscle begins to loosen a little more,
And a little more,
As your train travels the tracks.
Your every breath becomes calmer and deeper as you look out through the window.
Mesmerized by the beauty of the countryside outside,
You relax even further,
More deeply into your seat.
Tensions loosen and your neck leans back into the comfort of the headrest,
Sumptuously soft.
Now moving away from any internal chatter,
Your mind is able to feel clearer and calmer.
You are free to let go as the train continues its journey.
The shadows caused by the outside lights make your eyes feel more and more tired.
It allows your mind to go deeper into what you see.
The warmth and serenity of the interior of the carriage allows you to feel safe,
Contented,
And supported.
Your body sinks deeper into the comfortable seat,
And now you reach for your blanket,
Pulling it up over your body and feel the weight of it softly enveloping your whole body,
Feeling so cozy now as you recline into your seat.
The warmth of your blanket can be felt in your body,
Penetrating the nerves and fibers,
Allowing you to move more deeply into the experience,
Especially around your arms,
Your chest,
And your shoulders.
You can feel the soothing vibrations through your seat as the green grass,
Trees,
And rivers slide past your window.
As you try to focus on the trees flowing past,
Your eyes become very tired now.
Your awareness is only with peaceful thoughts now as your imagination takes over.
As your body sinks down into the seat,
You press a little lever to the right of your seat,
Which lifts your legs and allows your body to be elevated into a lying position,
Which feels so comfortable.
As you yield to the comfort of this position,
As you lie almost flat now,
You observe the shadows on the ceiling of your carriage as the trees flow past your window.
You're filled with comfort and reassurance in this moment.
Warmth of your blanket relaxes your body deeply.
Each and every exhalation softens your muscles on the inside,
Softens them on the outside.
As you feel the warmth on your body,
As your mind settles now,
Eyelids feel so heavy.
You breathe in that sleep-filled atmosphere and exhale anything you do not need,
Letting it all go.
You notice heaviness like a wave over your body as you sink farther into the surface below you.
Your neck and your shoulders loosen in every way.
Top of your arms are as soft as can be.
Enjoy breathing.
Just enjoy those simple breaths that send you deeper and deeper.
Each finger,
Hand and wrist feeling more and more limp as you drift off.
As you drift in and out of awareness,
The rhythm of the train lulls you into a deep sense of calm,
A deep sense of peace,
A relaxing movement.
The sun has made its way down to the horizon,
Down and down.
The sky has turned into a beautiful blue-black velvet as the stars are beginning to come out like tiny diamonds in the sky.
You sense the rhythm of the train slowing now,
And after some time it comes to a very gentle stop.
As you step out of the train,
You look out into the night sky.
It's clear and the wind has dropped.
The moon is full and it casts milky white rays upon your route.
As the train pulls away,
You find yourself walking on a country path,
And you realize this path into the countryside is taking you into a special place,
A place deep in your past.
When you fell asleep so easily,
Drifted down to such a restful place,
Woke up the next morning feeling refreshed,
Calm and happy.
So you walk on the path with gentle steps,
Only the sounds of little animals burrowing in the ground,
Making their way down into a soft and gentle place of rest.
After some time,
You arrive at the castle.
You notice the gray stone of the walls rising up to the heavens.
There are red roses around the door,
A huge wooden door.
There are large windows that look out across the lake,
That is so still,
It's surface like glass.
The night is still and there is not even the slightest ripple on the water.
There are many yew trees that surround the castle.
All is quiet and peaceful here.
It's a beautiful old place,
A place that time forgot.
Being here is like stepping back in time.
The roofs are high and the tall chimneys have a whisper of smoke that can be seen moving out into the atmosphere.
There's ivy that crawls across the walls,
It has a magical feeling about it,
A place of deep calm and serenity.
Walking up to the castle,
You feel welcome,
Like this is a place where you can just go,
A place where you can just leave cares or concerns behind and move into a place of healing,
Rest and contentment.
You place your hand on the large knocker on the door,
You push with your mind and the door creaks open.
You walk inside the castle,
Once you step inside,
You take off your coat and put down your bag.
It feels familiar and cozy and at once you feel at ease.
There is a large reception room and on an antique wooden table,
There is a huge vase of fresh flowers.
The blooms are gently scented and of many colors,
A beautiful arrangement to welcome you.
All around the walls,
You can see paintings,
Antique furniture,
Oil lamps.
It really is a majestic scene.
Someone comes and takes your luggage and you feel free to move forward into this place of serenity and calm.
You see a fire burning in the fireplace,
Beautifully warming.
The warmth of the fire settles through your whole body now.
You sit on a beautiful sumptuous sofa by the fire,
Large cushions and as you lie back,
Sinking into comfort.
You can hear the sounds of owls outside as they mingle with the sounds of the fire.
You watch the flames as the logs crackle and burn,
A flicker of orange,
Yellow and red.
The glowing embers crumbling underneath.
Your mind and body begin to relax as you observe the hypnotic flickering of the flames as it consumes your attention.
The gentle warmth of the fire penetrates the nerves,
The muscles and fibres of your body.
It makes you feel very sleepy.
Your mind is still and peaceful,
Like the calm cloudless night.
And after some time,
You feel called to the chamber of sleep on a lower level.
A deeper level.
You see a doorway that will take you down to this place of rest.
Moving down to the lower level,
A breeze of a good night's sleep,
Well stored just for you.
You begin to walk down the stairs,
One step at a time.
With each and every step,
You find yourself falling deeper and deeper into a relaxing state.
With each step,
You feel more at peace.
Until you reach the last step and arrive at the base of the staircase.
There is a long hallway with an oak door that will lead you to your bedroom.
When you begin to walk down the hallway,
You feel more and more at ease.
Until you feel your body is almost weightless,
Floating towards your resting place.
As you arrive at the old oak door,
Place your hand on the doorknob and push.
Push with your mind.
The door creaks open as if to welcome you.
As you step into your bedroom,
You notice that it's peacefully quiet,
And you feel enveloped by a sense of deep and utter calm.
The lighting is very soft.
There are oil lamps,
And you can see many,
Many boxes on the shelves.
The gold writing on each box is lit up by lanterns.
It's just bright enough to see.
Each box on the shelf contains the most pleasant and relaxing dreams you've ever had.
The most refreshing,
Peaceful and restorative night's sleep,
All collected here in this sanctuary,
So that you can get access to these records each and every night.
The energy and the atmosphere in this room is deeply peaceful.
From each box emanates a relaxing quality of your most beautiful night's sleep.
And there,
At the end of the room,
Is the most comfortable bed you have ever seen,
All freshly laid out,
With a sumptuous mattress and pillows exactly as you like them.
You carefully and gently pull back the covers,
Slip yourself into bed,
And the light is fading to a distant twinkling glow.
The lamps are turned right down now,
And you can just make out the boxes on the shelf that contain all those memories of your most beautiful night's sleep.
You feel the energy of this soothing place,
The gentle glow of a memory.
You know how to rest so completely.
You can feel the soft,
Easy warm and comfort of your bed.
Your whole body now is completely relaxed,
And your mind is at ease.
The room is calm and quiet.
You remember the beauty of the open night sky above the castle,
The milky white moon that shines down on the lake,
The stars and the velvet of the night.
Your body can rest deeply and comfortably,
Surrounded by the quiet hills and gentle stillness.
You can allow yourself to move naturally into deep,
Restful,
And peaceful sleep.
And everything grows quieter as you feel yourself moving down and down into the most restful and natural sleep.
You can feel the care and support of so many restful dreams.
Each and every box holds the healing energy of these memories.
Each and every box holds them tight and close.
All the cells in your body know this ancient ritual of drifting into deep rest and submitting to the silence of the night.
As you feel yourself drifting and drifting more deeply,
As you rest peacefully in the sanctuary of sleep,
Resting here,
Loved and protected all night long.
