-5 Minutes to Calm_ A Short Guided Relaxation.

Let's begin this relaxation by taking a slow, deep breath. Breathe in. Hold. Breathe out. Now let's squeeze away muscle tension. Raise your shoulders up towards your ears. Squeeze tight. Hold. And now release. Let your shoulders drop. Relax your neck. Relax your shoulders. Now squeeze your eyes shut while tightening your eyebrows together and clench your jaw. Hold. Squeeze tight. And now let go. Let your forehead be smooth. Let your eyes rest gently. Let your mouth and jaw be loose. Now squeeze both hands into fists while tightening your whole arm as you squeeze. Tighter and tighter. Now all at once, let go. Let your arms and hands come to rest. Now that we've squeezed away muscle tension, let's see if we can further deepen this feeling of relaxation. If you haven't already, close your eyes. Now in your mind's eye, imagine standing on a quiet beach facing a beautiful ocean. See the rolling waves as they lap at the shore. Feel a gentle warm breeze lightly caressing your face and your hair. See the blue sky, not a cloud to be seen. You feel soothed by the warmth of the sun as it bathes your face, your shoulders, and your back. You feel so relaxed, peaceful, and calm.