Tension Melt

Sit or lie down. Breathe in. Now clench your fists tight. Tighter. Hold. Now release. Feel the warmth of letting go. Now scrunch your shoulders up to your ears. Hold. Release. Feel them drop. Squeeze your face — eyes, jaw. Hold. Release. Feel the softness. Tighten your stomach. Hold. Release. Tighten your legs, your feet. Hold. Release. Now scan your body. Every muscle is looser than before. Breathe in ease. Breathe out any tension that remains. You have permission to be soft.