[claylimo]

I've done a technique like this and it has been helpful! A problem I've also run into is that my eyes become "locked" as if they're focusing on something so I need to allow my eyes to relax and move. This is especially helpful when there is hypnogogia, allowing the eyes to relax and follow it will help ease the body into sleep more easily.

As an alternative to body scanning, I've found placing attention on 2 separates points in the body, i.e., palm of hand and chest will quiet the thinking mind. This is particular helpful if there is a feeling I want to avoid since the thinking mind is trying to avoid feeling unpleasant feelings (the mind likes to control and regulate things). Yet by placing attention on those 2 points the the mind will alternate between those 2 sensations instead. It may be a bit of a balancing act to do and if that's the case body scan may be easier to do.