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We're so glad you could join us this evening on our own private island. It's one of

1190 tropical, multi-even islands dotted across the Indian Ocean. Like many of the islands in

the Maldives, this one is protected by an atoll. The ring-shaped coral reef that ensures

the sea remains perfectly still and peaceful year round. A vacation on an island as remote

as this is all about relaxation. There's no better place to do nothing. Before I show you

around this tranquil resort, why not take a moment to get into the holiday spirit? I'm just

about to leave a group of meditation sessions next door if you'd like to join in. If not,

my colleague will happily escort you to your room. You'd like to stay? Great. Write this

way. Good evening, everyone. It's so lovely to see some new faces here tonight. Shall we

begin? Come to a comfortable position and once you're ready, take a minute to observe your

body, scan from the tips of your toes to the crown of your head. Ask yourself, is there

any tension lingering in your muscles tonight? If yes, take this opportunity to focus your energy

on those muscle groups for a moment. Perhaps it's in your shoulders where you feel the

stress and strain of the day the most. Perhaps it's in your core. Maybe it's worked

its way into the muscles of your face and is left your jaw feeling a little tight. Send

your attention to wherever you feel that tension lingering within you. As you inhale,

squeeze the muscles in that area of your body as tightly as you possibly can. And on your

out breath, release them letting go of a long lazy sigh of relief as you feel all of

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