Welcome back to Anxiety Slayer. I'm Shan van der Leek and today I'm sharing a

brand new guided relaxation that Ananga and I have collaborated on with my voice and her magical music.

This guided relaxation is about cultivating joy.

I invite you to listen in now if that's safe for you.

And if it's not, be sure to come back later and listen in.

Sit comfortably in a quiet place where you can be free from distractions.

Let your spine be neutral and tall, rest your hands in your lap or on your thighs in a way that promotes a release of

your shoulders and an expansion of your chest. You may choose to lie down and if you do make yourself as comfortable as you possibly can on your

yoga mat or on your bed.

Now close your eyes and turn inward.

Breathe slowly and turn inward.

Breathing slowly and steadily in and out through your nose.

Finding a natural, easy, comfortable breath.

Pay attention to the breath moving in and out of your nose.

Now invite joy into your practice by silently contemplating why you wish to cultivate more joy.

By understanding and prioritizing your intention,

this practice will help you imbue your mind, body and soul,

body and soul with more joy and ease. Recall how good it feels on the days when joy bubbles to the surface, what it feels like to start the day

mindfully and the sweetness you feel in remaining present and in that happy place.

With each inhalation, allow yourself to sink in a little deeper. Rest in a little deeper.

Rest enjoy. Rest in the benefits of awareness.

Rest in the benefits of awareness.

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