I Can Feel the Tension Leaving My Body - Daily Meditation for the Soul

Do you carry your stress in tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, or a heavy chest that won't fully open? In this gentle 10-minute guided anxiety relief session, clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic Martin Hewlett shows you how to communicate directly with your intelligent nervous system to let go of physical stress.

Using a simple, structured box breathing technique, you will learn to quiet the subconscious mind, lower cortisol levels, and signal to your body that you are completely safe.Perfect for morning mindfulness, a midday stress reset, or a calming routine before sleep. Discover why millions of listeners turn to this daily practice to step out of flight-or-fight mode and return to their natural state of peace.⏱️ Episode Chapters

• 00:00 – Introduction: Recognizing Where Your Body Holds Stress
• 01:05 – Getting Comfy: Physical Posture Set-Up for Total Relaxation
• 01:35 – Tracing the Square: The Science of Box Breathing
• 02:25 – Breathwork Practice: Guided 3-Count Box Breathing Cycles
• 03:55 – Body Scan: Identifying Residual Tightness Without Judgment
• 04:50 – Subconscious Hypnotherapy: Deep Trance & Affirmations
• 07:41 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for a Happier Life
• 09:05 – Awakening: Bringing Awareness Back to Your Room
• 09:20 – Outro: Finding the Real You & A Message of Kindness

🧘 Subconscious Affirmations for Inner PeaceLet these comforting truths settle into your mind and body. Repeat them internally during the quiet moments of the track:

• "I can feel the tension leaving my body."
• "My breath is slow. My body is safe."
• "I release what I no longer need to carry."
• "I am calm. I am steady. I am here."
• "Peace is not something I find. It is something I return to."

💡 3 Daily Caring Tips to Carry with YouIntegrate these three powerful habits into your mental health toolkit today:

1. Name where the tension lives: The next time you notice a tight jaw or high shoulders, pause for 5 seconds and say, "That's tension." Named things immediately lose their power over you.
2. Use the out-breath as a release valve: You don't need a complex routine. Simply ensure your exhalation is longer than your inhalation. This single action instantly activates your parasympathetic nervous system.
3. Calm is a practice, not a destination: Come back and do this again tomorrow. The more frequently your nervous system receives a message of safety, the faster it learns to let go permanently.

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Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.