Close your eyes and relax. Let yourself sink into a state of calmness. Take a deep breath, filling your lungs with air, holding it for a moment, and then exhaling slowly. As you continue to breathe deeply, allow me to guide you through a countdown from 10 to 0. With each number I mention, feel your body becoming more and more relaxed. 10... Feel the tension in your forehead and temples melting away. 9... Let the stress in your neck and shoulders dissolve into pure relaxation. 8... Notice...