Hey there . If you feel like your mind is still going , your body is still buzzing with energy , or maybe you're finding it hard to turn off after a full day , you're in the right place . Whether you've been in the spotlight or behind the scenes ,
in back-to-back meetings , doing something important or simply holding it all together for everyone else , this meditation is your invitation to unwind . Sometimes the lights go down , but the nervous system stays fired up . The world quiets , but your energy just doesn't get the memo . This practice is here to help you gently release the momentum of the day , shift out of performance mode and descend softly , steadily , easily into rest . So , when you're ready , find a comfortable position , either lying down or seated with support , close your eyes if you feel comfortable , or simply soften your gaze .
Let's begin with our breath . Simply soften your gaze . Let's begin with our breath . Inhale slowly through the nose and release through the mouth with a sigh Again . Inhale two , three , four , hold for a second and exhale , allowing yourself to let something go One more time . Inhaling Three , four , hold and exhaling With a sigh , allowing your shoulders to drop . Let your jaw unclench , let your body know it's safe to soften . You did a great job today , but I want you to let that go , but I want you to let that go and allow yourself to truly relax , nothing to do but sleep
or rest . Now begin to scan your body slowly , starting at the top of your head and then your forehead , your temples . Notice if there's anywhere you're still holding performance energy , if there's anywhere you're still holding performance energy , anywhere where you might feel still hyped up , that slight tension or readiness , that alertness . No need for that here . Draw your awareness around these areas and then , with every exhale , allow yourself just to let it go . Release your neck , your shoulders , allow your arms to feel heavy , let the muscles of your back unwind , quit holding on to anything and let your spine feel supported by the surface beneath you .
Speaker 1Breathing now into your belly , noticing if it's still braced or tight . Can you let your belly be really soft Now ? Your hips and your legs and your knees , your knees , your
calves , your ankles , top of your foot , foot sole of the feet , your beautiful toes . You've arrived here . There's nowhere else to be . Feel the relief of not needing to perform , no need to respond , no one to please , no goal , not needing to do anything . There's no one watching , there are no lines to deliver or emails to answer or emails to answer , no answers to know , no places to be . Just you in your essence , unadorned , unhurried , at peace , right here , in the now . Let each breath bring you closer to stillness , each exhale another step towards sleep , towards sleep , down the staircase of your day , leaving it behind , down , down , down Into quiet , down into quiet , into calm , into rest . There's nothing left to hold onto . You did enough , you are enough .
Allow yourself just to drift and as you rest here , know that you are allowed to release and just be exactly as you are . Namaste .