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This hot springs relaxation will guide youto imagine relaxing outdoors in a natural hot
water spring in the mountains. Startby finding a comfortable position, seated or
lying down. Let your arms restat your sides with your hands open,
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limp and relaxed. Breathe deeply andslowly to start to relax your body.
Breathe in and out, in,out, in out. Keep breathing slowly
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like this, allowing each breath torelax your body as you release tension each
time you exhale. Create a picturein your mind of a quiet retreat in
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the mountains. Right now, youare in a cozy cabin. Out the
windows you can see the snowy landsescape. The cabin is on a mountain
side and is surrounded by trees androcks. Looking out the window, you
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can see huge rocks towering above thecabin. Between a crack and the rocks,
you can see a trickle of steamingwater. The snow all around This
trickle of water is melted, exposingthe gray rocks to either side. The
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water flows down into a natural pool. Imagine that you are wearing sandals and
a warm bathrobe over a bathing suit, preparing to go out to the hot
springs. Picture opening the front doorof the cabin and stepping out into the
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snow. As you walk briskly alongthe path, some of the snow touches
the top of your bare feet.It is so cold you feel a tingly,
almost burning sensation where the snow touchedyour skin. You rush toward the
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water, seeing the steam rising fromthe hot springs. There is so much
steam. The air around you isfoggy. You reach the side of the
hot springs where the hot water hasmelted. The snow all around the springs
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are perfectly clear and made of rock. The water at the side of the
springs is shallow. Imagine step outof your bathrobe and laying it on the
warm, dry rocks where the snowhas melted. You step out of your
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shoes and into the steaming water.The water at the edge of the pool
is ankle deep. After the feelingof the cold snow, the water feels
very hot on your feet. Theair around you is cold, and snowflakes
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are falling softly. To get relieffrom the cold, you step further into
the hot springs. The rocks makenatural seats in the water. You can
sit down in the water, whichcomes up to just below your chin.
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Feel the luxurious warmth all around you. Your hands and feet feel tingly and
hot at first, eventually settling intoa pleasant feeling of warmth. The water
is just the right temperature. Yourfeet rest on the smooth rock bottom of
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the hot springs, and you canlean back against the gently sloped stone sides
of the pool. Imagine leaning backand closing your eyes with a sigh.
Allow your body to completely relax.The warmth of the water surrounds you.
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Let your arms rest at your sides, floating just a little. Allow the
muscles of your arms to relax completely. Your arms feel heavy and relaxed,
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and at the same time wigless.It is such a calm, pleasant feeling.
Fill your neck and shoulders relaxing,surrounded by warmth. The healing water
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brings relaxation and calm. Your shoulderslower slightly, relaxing, easing the tension
away, becoming loose and relaxed.Feel your upper back relaxing, your collar
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bones and chest. You are sorelaxed you can feel the water against your
skin, gently moving. Feel theoccasional bubble tickle your skin as it brushes
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against you. While it rises tothe surface of the water. Allow your
stomach and lower back to relax,letting go of tension. So warm and
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relaxed. Feel your leg relaxing allthe way from your hips to your knees
to your feet. Your legs areso warm and relaxed, like your arms.
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Your legs feel heavy but also weightlessas they float slightly in the water.
Feel the warms all around you.The hot springs soothe your muscles.
You can relax completely. Feel thecoolness of the snowflakes on your forehead.
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It feels so pleasant, a wonderfulcontrast from the hot water. Let all
your stress, says escape, driftingaway like the rising steam. Notice the
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beautiful scenery around you, snow treesand rocks peering through the fog. It
is so quiet here. The onlysound is the quiet trickling of the water
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from a crack in the rocks.You can hear the water very quiet as
it flows into the pool. Sopeaceful. Feel your muscles relaxing even further.
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You are completely warm, deeply relaxed. Just relax now enjoying these beautiful
hot springs. When you are readyto reawaken and return to the hours ahead,
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Imagine stepping out of the hot springsonto the warm, dry rocks beside.
See yourself putting on your bathrobe andsandals, and going back inside the
cabin. The snow that touches yourfeet feels pleasantly cool and helps you to
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wake up. Imagine opening the cabindoor and going inside. The cabin is
warm and dry. Keep with youa feeling of warmth and calm as you
gradually return to the present, Noticeyour actual surroundings and become reoriented to where
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you are right now. Move yourarms and legs and feel your muscles.
Waking up, Sit quietly for amoment with your eyes open, returning to
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full wakefulness. When you are completelyawake and alert, you can return to
your day filled with energy. Las