II. Preparation
- Patient sits in chair suitable for complete relaxation
- Loosen any tight fitting clothing
III. Technique: Part 1
- Now take a deep breath, which will help relax the Muscles as you let your breath out again.
- Soon you will notice that your Eyelids begin to feel heavy and they will have a tendency to blink.
- They may blink more and more.
- They will grow heavier and heavier, heavier and heavier.
- You will find it harder and harder to hold them open.
- You may find your Vision growing somewhat blurred.
- You may find that you have to swallow from time to time.
- The Eyelids are becoming heavier and heavier now.
- Soon the eyes will want to close and to shut out the light.
- They are getting so heavy now, so awfully heavy, you can hardly hold them open.
- Let them close whenever they are ready. Heavy. Still heavier, and they can close now.
- NOTE
- Instruct patient to close eyes if not already closed
IV. Technique: Part 2
- You are probably feeling listless now, a drowsy, listless feeling.
- It is very pleasant to feel so listless and drowsy. Let yourself relax still more.
- A feeling of well-being gradually comes over you, as though all your cares have rolled away, as though nothing matters, nothing at all.
- A feeling of "I don't care." You are so listless now.
- Give way to the feeling, as it is so pleasant.
- Just let yourself go, drifting deeper and deeper.
- Deeper with every breath you take. Deeper and still deeper.
V. Technique: Part 3
- Pay attention only to my voice - nothing else seems to matter and nothing will disturb you.
- Let yourself relax completely, now, let every Muscle go loose and limp.
- You will notice a growing feeling of heaviness in your arms and legs, perhaps over your whole body.
- There may be tingly feelings here and there, perhaps a numbness.
- And your breathing is getting slow and easy now. Slow and easy.
- NOTE
- Call attention to abdominal breathing if present
VI. Technique: Part 4
- Give way to the drowsy listlessness. Let go completely.
- You are going deeper and still deeper now.
- Let all your Muscles relax, relax them completely.
- Begin with your feet and your legs. Let the Muscles go loose and limp.
- Relax them all. Now your thighs, and your hips.
- Let them relax. Your Shoulders, your arms, and your hands.
- Relax them. Now your neck. Let it relax.
- Do not mind if your head bows forward or to the side.
- It will be perfectly comfortable.
- Your facial Muscles can relax, and particularly the eye Muscles and the lids.
- Relax now, completely. Every Muscle in your body will relax.