Wendy Jones | Guided Meditations
Wendy Jones | Guided Meditations

When Your Body Is Tired but Won’t Rest | Somatic Meditation for Hypervigilance

October 4, 2026

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  • 1 (01:02) **Introduction: Why You Can’t Rest** - The episode opens by naming the specific problem: a bone-deep exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix, where the body remains on guard.
  • 2 (03:27) **Important Safety Note** - A brief medical disclaimer before the meditation begins.
  • 3 (04:44) **Settling In & Initial Body Scan** - The guided meditation begins with instructions for finding a comfortable, supported position.
  • 4 (06:47) **Acknowledging the Watchful Part** - The practice directly addresses the part of the mind that is still scanning for threats.
  • 5 (08:14) **Progressive Relaxation: Head to Shoulders** - A methodical softening begins, starting with the face and moving down.
  • 6 (10:41) **Breath & Chest: Noticing Without Changing** - The focus shifts to the torso, emphasizing a non-judgmental awareness of sensation.
  • 7 (12:26) **Hips & Legs: Letting Go of Readiness** - The heaviest parts of the body are invited to release into the support beneath them.

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