It can be very troubling to struggle with depression,
But when you take the time out every day to sit and observe,
You will find that you can slowly pull yourself out of the depths of depressive feelings.
So begin by making sure you will not be disturbed by anyone or anything for the duration of this recording.
This valuable time is for you to relax and tune into your body sensations and your emotional state.
Developing a consistent meditation and mindfulness practice is proven to help you lead a happier,
More peaceful life and improve your general state of well-being.
So value this time during this session as sacred.
Relaxing into a very comfortable position,
Make any last adjustments to your body so that all of your muscles can let go and fall limp.
Once you find your spot,
Take a deep breath in and then remain still.
If you need to move to adjust your position at any time during this session,
Feel free to do so,
But otherwise,
Maintain a stillness as best you can.
Breathing in deeply and exhaling,
Sinking into the surface that supports you.
Whether you suffer from severe episodes of depression or occasional bouts of unhappiness,
Meditation is proven to help you.
All it takes is dedication to practice and techniques daily.
So let's reset your mind back to the natural state of joy,
Giving you freedom to live a happier and healthier life.
Imagine that the breath is a tool for relaxation.
Breathe in as you exhale,
You become more relaxed.
Breathe in again,
Exhale and relax.
Next,
Allow your breath to slow down,
Breathing,
Slowly and calming the breath,
Becoming slower and slower.
A great way to fight feelings of despair is through practicing the body scan technique.
This is a very simple and common method of calming the mind and body through focused attention on different areas of the body.
It can be done any place,
Any time and in any way that feels best for you.
So allow me to guide you through a body scan and just enjoy the relaxation that comes from focusing on the body in the present moment.
Now let your toes on your right foot relax just by placing your focus here on them,
Then your toes on the left foot and let them relax.
Then relax both feet.
Feel the relaxation traveling up to your ankles.
Feeling a deep peaceful sensation traveling up your lower legs,
Up to your knees and thighs,
Relaxing your hips and pelvis.
A calm,
Soothing feeling is filling your abdomen,
Your digestive system,
Relaxing your lower back as well.
Now imagine this relaxing sensation traveling up your back as well as up through your ribs and chest,
Relaxing your heart,
Calming the lungs.
Breathe deeply in and out now.
Become aware of the relaxation traveling to your shoulders,
Down each arm,
Removing any tension along the way,
All the way to each fingertip now.
Now notice it going up your neck,
Letting go of any stress or strain here.
Your entire head relaxes,
Your ears,
Eyes,
Nose and mouth,
Chin and forehead relaxing,
All the way to the very top of your head.
Breathe deeply again,
Allowing this relaxation to multiply.
Good.
Notice how your body feels right now after the body scan.
Now let's focus our thoughts.
Did you know we have over 60,
000 thoughts a day?
You must know with this number,
Not all of what you think is true.
So what kind of thoughts lead to you feeling depressed?
Just notice them.
I bet they are familiar things.
And then say to yourself,
I no longer want to think this way.
And begin to implement new thoughts right now.
Through this practice of repetition,
Through meditation and hypnosis,
You're changing what you think because you have the power of choice.
Thoughts create reality.
So let's change the way you experience life right now.
Say to yourself these positive statements.
And even if they don't feel true to you right now,
This is a new technique you're starting of positive thinking.
And practicing makes perfect.
Repeating to yourself and changing your life.
I have a strong mind.
I am freed from the grip of depression.
I choose to think only positive thoughts.
I naturally see the best in everyone and everything.
I am happy to be who I am.
I have overcome depression.
I enjoy life and let go of the past.
Beating depression has made me strong and resilient.
Happiness and gratitude are my way of life.
When I get down,
I think of as many positive things as I can.
Good.
Accessing these positive statements is now your priority on a daily basis.
No matter how false they may feel at first,
Train yourself to think positively.
It takes dedication and practice to overcome depression and negativity.
And you have the power to do it.
So allow that relaxation of the body scan to take you even deeper.
Deeper down into relaxation.
Deeper than before.
And allow that sensation to wash over your entire body.
Gradually drifting to sleep now.
All the way to sleep.
Good night and namaste.
