Day 1

Let's go to your favourite spot to snuggle up. A place where you feel safe. Comfy. And warm. Maybe you could curl up on the couch with some cushions. Or snuggled into your bed. Are you cozy now? Great. Because it's time to relax and go on a sound walk.

Time to visit a different part of our magnificent country. And meet some animals. Close your eyes. And as you listen. Keep them closed. What pictures do you see in your mind? When you really listen.

Today we're visiting a National Park. Do you know that bird? That was the sound of a yellow crested cockatoo. And another one. Cockatoos often fly and forage together.

If you haven't already closed your eyes. Close them now. And let's focus. On our breathing. Pretend you're sucking in air through a straw. Feel how your belly moves as you breathe in. And then slowly let the air go as you breathe out. Breathe in. And out.

There are lots of different birds in the Bush. It's almost night time. So the birds are coming in to roost. That means they are coming back to find a safe, warm place to rest for the night.

There's another bird song. A high whistling song. Listen again. That's the call of an eastern rosella. A small beautifully colored bird. Look up to the treetops. And see if you can spot a yellow, blue and green bird. With a red head and chest. Wow, there's a whole flock of them settling in for the night. Look at them all perched high in the branches of the gum tree. Their song fills the sky.

Huh? One rosella has flown down to the ground. Ah, she's found a little puddle of water. She hops into the water. The feet get wet. Then she hops out again. She likes splashing and bathing. And she uses her beak to pick out the insects floating on top. The water must feel nice on her feet. She's having a bath before bedtime. Perhaps you have a warm bath before bed to help you calm down after a busy day. Water can be a lovely way to calm yourself. She's finished bathing. Up she flies the roost with her friends. She glides so smoothly through the sky. Good night, rosella.

There are a lot of glorious sounds in this National Park. Let's breathe and listen. Let the sounds come and go. While you take some nice, deep calming breaths. Breathe in. And slowly breathe out. Let's try and make our breath smooth and easy, just like the rosella. Breathe in. And out. In and out.

The chattering birds have calmed right down now. Just as the sun has disappeared behind the treetops.

Ready for a restful night? How is your body feeling? Are your feet and legs relaxed? Do your arms and chest feel heavy? Enjoy that feeling of calm. Let your breath feel smooth and easy. Just like the rosella. Your whole body is relaxed. You are warm. And safe. And calm.