Free Relaxation Audio Downloads
Additional reading:
Meadow Relaxation
Audio relaxation
exercise focused on teaching the
three main methods of relaxation which include
slow, relaxed breathing, muscle relaxation, and
guided imagery. The imagery describes
taking a walk through a meadow on a summer day
and sitting next to a bubbling brook.
Choose imagery based upon what seems pleasant
for you.
This may be used while sitting or lying down in
a quiet, comfortable place. Just close
your eyes and listen without trying to force
yourself to relax. If your mind wanders,
gently bring yourself back to focus on the
words.
Although it describes gradually coming back to
full awareness at the end of the exercise, some
people use this to help with sleep. They
just tell themselves to ignore the directions to
become more aware.
Do not use while operating a vehicle!
Mountain Cabin Relaxation
Audio relaxation exercise focused on teaching the
three main methods of relaxation which include
slow, relaxed breathing, muscle relaxation, and
guided imagery. The imagery describes
taking a walk through the snow at night and
sitting in a mountain cabin in front of a fire.
Choose imagery based upon what seems pleasant
for you.
This may be used while sitting or lying down in
a quiet, comfortable place. Just close
your eyes and listen without trying to force
yourself to relax. If your mind wanders,
gently bring yourself back to focus on the
words.
Although it describes gradually coming back to
full awareness at the end of the exercise, some
people use this to help with sleep. They
just tell themselves to ignore the directions to
become more aware.
Do not use while operating a vehicle!
Sunrise On the Beach Mindfulness
Audio relaxation exercise focused on teaching
the three main methods of relaxation which
include slow, relaxed breathing, muscle
relaxation, and guided imagery. The imagery
describes floating relaxing on a beach at night
and experiencing the sunrise. Mindfulness
relaxation focuses on fully experiencing the
different sensations of the imagined scene.
This may be used while sitting or lying down in
a quiet, comfortable place. Just close
your eyes and listen without trying to force
yourself to relax. If your mind wanders,
gently bring yourself back to focus on the
words.
Although it describes gradually coming back to
full awareness at the end of the exercise, some
people use this to help with sleep. They
just tell themselves to ignore the directions to
become more aware.
Do not use while operating a vehicle!
Tropical Garden Mindfulness
This audio creates the image of a beautiful tropical garden on a hot day. Although it can be used just for relaxation
(for those who like warmth), it can
also aid in learning to create mindfulness when the body may not be completely comfortable--in this instance, feeling
the heat but focusing on the full experience of the garden.
This may be used while sitting or lying down in
a quiet, comfortable place. Just close
your eyes and listen without trying to force
yourself to relax. If your mind wanders,
gently bring yourself back to focus on the
words.
Do not use while operating a vehicle!
Riding a Horse Across the Plains Relaxation
This audio uses the guided imagery of riding a horse across the plains to induce relaxation. You experience the cool morning as you start your ride. You watch the antelope cavorting across
the prairie and view the tumbleweeds blowing through a dry riverbed. When the warmth of the midday
sun is overhead, you relax and drift off to sleep in the shade of a tree by a refreshing pool of water.
As with all guided imagery exercises, choose the imagery that seems the most
relaxing to you. This may be used while sitting or lying down in
a quiet, comfortable place. Just close
your eyes and listen without trying to force
yourself to relax. If your mind wanders,
gently bring yourself back to focus on the
words. You may use this for sleep because it describes waking up whenever you are ready.
Do not use while operating a vehicle!
Magical Forest For Children
Audio relaxation exercise focused on teaching the
three main methods of relaxation which include
slow, relaxed breathing, muscle relaxation, and
guided imagery. The imagery describes
floating through a rainbow and experiencing different
emotions with each color. This imagery is particularly useful to learn how to calm yourself or to feel more
confident or at peace
at times when you are not listening to the audio. By practicing repeatedly, you will begin to pair
certain emotions with certain colors. Then you can draw on that pairing by imagining the color which
will help you experience the emotion.
Choose imagery based upon what seems pleasant
for you.
This may be used while sitting or lying down in
a quiet, comfortable place. Just close
your eyes and listen without trying to force
yourself to relax. If your mind wanders,
gently bring yourself back to focus on the
words.
Although it describes gradually coming back to
full awareness at the end of the exercise, some
people use this to help with sleep. They
just tell themselves to ignore the directions to
become more aware.
Do not use while operating a vehicle!
The Great Desert Mindfulness
This audio relaxation exercise teaches mindful awareness by describing relaxing imagery. This audio takes you for a walk in the Great Desert
experiencing the beauty, heat, and sounds of the sand dunes. You return to a quiet oasis pool and fully experience the sunset over the desert.
This type of relaxation has several purposes. It teaches you how to be mindfully aware of your full experience. By practicing the methods of
mindfulness, you can develop a greater awareness and appreciation of your daily experiences. In addition, it will help you develop greater relaxation
skills. You can use these methods to reduce the symptoms of stress, manage anxiety, and improve your sleep.
This may be used while sitting or lying down in
a quiet, comfortable place. Just close
your eyes and listen without trying to force
yourself to relax. If your mind wanders,
gently bring yourself back to focus on the
words.
Although the audio describes gradually coming back to
full awareness at the end of the exercise, some
people use this to help with sleep. They
just tell themselves to ignore the directions to
become more aware.
Do not use while operating a car!
Cityscape Mindfulness
This audio relaxation exercise teaches mindful awareness by describing relaxing imagery. This audio allows you to experience the view from
a rooftop in a city. As you mindfully experience the city, the sun sets and the lights of the city appear.
This type of relaxation has several purposes. It teaches you how to be mindfully aware of your full experience. By practicing the methods of
mindfulness, you can develop a greater awareness and appreciation of your daily experiences. In addition, it will help you develop greater relaxation
skills. You can use these methods to reduce the symptoms of stress, manage anxiety, and improve your sleep.
This may be used while sitting or lying down in
a quiet, comfortable place. Just close
your eyes and listen without trying to force
yourself to relax. If your mind wanders,
gently bring yourself back to focus on the
words.
The audio suggests returning to full awareness whenever you are ready which allows you to use this audio to help with sleep.
Do not use while operating a car!
Day On the Farm Mindfulness
Audio relaxation exercise intended to help achieve
mindful awareness of imagery and sensations.
The imagery describes a morning on the farm
imagining and getting in touch with the sights,
sounds, aromas, and tastes.
This may be used while sitting or lying down in
a quiet, comfortable place. Just close
your eyes and listen without trying to force
yourself to relax. If your mind wanders,
gently bring yourself back to focus on the
words.
Although it describes gradually coming back to
full awareness at the end of the exercise, some
people use this to help with sleep. They
just tell themselves to ignore the directions to
become more aware.
Do not use while operating a vehicle!
Rainbow Relaxation
Audio relaxation exercise focused on teaching the
three main methods of relaxation which include
slow, relaxed breathing, muscle relaxation, and
guided imagery. The imagery describes
floating through a rainbow and experiencing different
emotions with each color. This imagery is particularly useful to learn how to calm yourself or to feel more
confident or at peace
at times when you are not listening to the audio. By practicing repeatedly, you will begin to pair
certain emotions with certain colors. Then you can draw on that pairing by imagining the color which
will help you experience the emotion.
Choose imagery based upon what seems pleasant
for you.
This may be used while sitting or lying down in
a quiet, comfortable place. Just close
your eyes and listen without trying to force
yourself to relax. If your mind wanders,
gently bring yourself back to focus on the
words.
Although it describes gradually coming back to
full awareness at the end of the exercise, some
people use this to help with sleep. They
just tell themselves to ignore the directions to
become more aware.
Do not use while operating a vehicle!
Hot Springs Relaxation
This audio relaxation exercise focuses on teaching
the three main methods of relaxation which
include slow, relaxed breathing, muscle
relaxation, and guided imagery. The imagery
describes sitting in a hot spring in the wintertime, feeling the contrast of the cold air with the hot water, and the soothing flow of water against your body. At the end of the audio it provides an opportunity for creating healthy suggestions for yourself as you relax by the fire next to the hot spring.
This may be used while sitting or lying down in
a quiet, comfortable place. Just close
your eyes and listen without trying to force
yourself to relax. If your mind wanders,
gently bring yourself back to focus on the
words.
This audio may be used for sleep. Just allow yourself to gently drift off. You may awaken
whenever you are ready. Relaxation at bedtime allows for a more restful sleep.
Do not use while operating a car!
Starry Night Relaxation
Warning:
Some people are uncomfortable feeling
disconnected from their bodies and this
relaxation can have that effect.
Audio relaxation exercise focused on
teaching the three main methods of relaxation
which include slow, relaxed breathing, muscle
relaxation, and guided imagery. The imagery
describes floating through space and
experiencing oneness with the universe. This
imagery can be quite powerful but may be
disconcerting for some people.
This may be used while sitting or lying down in
a quiet, comfortable place. Just close
your eyes and listen without trying to force
yourself to relax. If your mind wanders,
gently bring yourself back to focus on the
words.
Although it describes gradually coming back to
full awareness at the end of the exercise, some
people use this to help with sleep. They
just tell themselves to ignore the directions to
become more aware.
Do not use while operating a car!