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Hello, friends. Welcome to our latest mindfulness series. In this series, we are going to combine the gentle sounds of nature, music, and story to help you relax, become calm and peaceful.

It's time to rest, so let's make sure we are ready to be cozy and comfortable. Your lights can be down low and your room free from distractions

close your eyes if you like and take in a very slow deep deep breath.

Continue breathing deeply and feel the cool air come in through your nose and flow all the way down to your belly.

Next, why don't we try stretching a little bit?

I think stretching is a great way to relax, especially before bed.

If you are laying down, you may have to scoot down a little in your bed.

Place your hands together as you raise your arms overhead,

pressing your palms toward the sky. Look at your hands, breathing deeply all the way down into your belly.

As you try this again, use your imagination to think that when you are stretching, you might actually be able to touch the sky.

Maybe even grab a yellow pointy star. Take a deep breath in as you stretch.

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