Guided Meditation: Rest, Relax, and Let Go

Guided Meditation: Rest, Relax, and Let Go

Find a Comfortable Position

Begin by finding a comfortable position, either sitting or lying down. Close your eyes gently and let your hands rest wherever feels most natural.

Take a Deep Breath

Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose… filling your lungs completely. Hold for a moment at the top… and then exhale slowly and completely through your mouth. Let go of any tension with the breath.

Do this two more times:
Inhale deeply, hold, and exhale fully, letting go.
Feel your body starting to relax with each breath.

Relax Your Body

Now, bring your awareness to your body. Starting at the top of your head, gently scan downwards, noticing how each part feels.
Release any tightness or tension as you go.

Relax your forehead…
Softening your eyebrows…
Release any tension in your eyes…
Let your jaw relax… Allow your tongue to rest comfortably in your mouth.

Slowly let go of the tension in your neck, shoulders, and arms.
Feel your arms getting heavier as they sink into the surface beneath them.

Bring your awareness to your chest, your stomach. Breathe into your abdomen, and with each exhale, feel it soften.
Let your hips relax, and feel the weight of your legs sinking down into the ground.
Now, notice your feet. Allow them to soften and release any last bits of tension.

Feel the heaviness of your body as it completely relaxes and sinks into the support beneath you.

Letting Go of Stress

Now, take a moment to check in with your mind. What thoughts are you carrying? Notice them without judgment.
Imagine each thought is like a cloud drifting by.
You don’t need to hold on to any of them.
With each breath, let those thoughts drift away, far off into the distance.
With every exhale, imagine letting go of anything that no longer serves you.

Let go of the worries, the tension, the thoughts, and the stress.

Finding Calm

Now, bring your awareness to your breath once more. Breathe in deeply, feeling the coolness of the air as it enters your nose.
And breathe out gently, letting go of any remaining tension.

With each breath, feel yourself becoming lighter, more at peace.
You are safe. You are calm.
There is nothing you need to do right now, nowhere you need to go.
This moment is all that exists.

Embrace Stillness

Allow yourself to rest in stillness, knowing that you are enough just as you are.

Allow this peaceful feeling to wash over you, knowing that it’s okay to pause and simply be.

Rest here for as long as you need.

Closing the Meditation

When you’re ready, gently bring your awareness back to the room around you. Begin to notice the sounds, the temperature, the sensations.

Slowly wiggle your fingers and toes, gently bringing movement back into your body.

And when you’re ready, open your eyes, feeling refreshed and deeply relaxed.

You can return to this peaceful state anytime you need to rest, relax, and let go.
Remember that peace is always within you.

Take your time as you transition back, and I hope this leaves you feeling calm and rejuvenated. 😊

Thank-you for reading.

Much Love and Light,

Brenda Marie Fluharty