With each gentle wave that you hear washing against the shore, allow yourself to drift twice as deep into a wonderful state of relaxation.
Feel a wave of warmth and comfort starting at the crown of your head, slowly flowing downward, releasing any tension it finds along the way. Let this soothing warmth melt away any stress in your forehead, your temples, your jaw.
Ten. Sinking deeper, like a feather floating gently downward on a calm summer breeze.
Feel that warmth continuing down through your neck and shoulders, dissolving any knots of tension it discovers.
Nine. Each breath brings you deeper into this peaceful state, like slowly descending through layers of soft, comfortable clouds.
The relaxation flows down your arms, through your elbows, into your forearms and hands. Each finger becoming loose and heavy.
Eight. Every muscle releasing and relaxing, like ice melting in warm sunlight.
That wonderful sensation of warmth spreads across your chest and back, releasing any tension held there.
Seven. Drifting deeper and deeper, like slowly sinking into the most comfortable bed you've ever experienced.
The relaxation flows down through your abdomen, your lower back, releasing and relaxing every muscle it touches.
Six. Every wave bringing more tranquility, washing away any remaining tension or stress.
Feel this peaceful sensation flowing down through your hips, your thighs, releasing and relaxing.
Five. Perfectly peaceful and calm, like floating in a warm, gentle ocean of pure relaxation.
The warmth continues down through your knees, your calves, all the way to your feet and toes.
Four. Deeper still, as if you're slowly sinking into the softest, most comfortable cloud imaginable.
Your entire body is now wrapped in a cocoon of perfect relaxation and peace.
Three. Completely relaxed, every muscle, every fiber of your being is deeply, deeply relaxed.
Two. Almost there, floating in this perfect state of tranquility and calm.
One. Deep in this peaceful state of relaxation, feeling completely safe, completely at peace.
Let yourself drift even deeper now, as each wave continues to double your relaxation, taking you deeper and deeper into this wonderful state of calm.