Sleep Better Tonight, Day 1: The Sleep Sanctuary: A Meditation Series for Optimal Rest
Release Date: 11/03/2024
Daily Meditation Podcast
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info_outline"I used to listen to the meditations to hear your soothing voice to sleep better. Then, I started listening to what you had to say. Now, I meditate and it's going really well. " -- Scott from Denver, Colorado, USA your fellow meditator
Are you finding it more challenging to fall asleep and stay asleep these days? If so, you are not alone. In fact, meditations to fall asleep are all the rage these days of uncertainty. This week, you are invited to give yourself a better night's sleep. In this week's series, you're guided as you fall asleep and stay asleep using meditation techniques.
This is day 1 of a 7-day Sleep Better Tonight Meditation series, episodes 2229-2235.
THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: You're invited to take part in a Go to Bed Early Quest. You are encouraged to create a new nighttime ritual by going to bed earlier than you usually do.
THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION TECHNIQUES:
Day 1: Visualization to Sleep Better
Day 2: Affirmation, "I sink into peace."
Day 3: Breathing Technique
Day 4: Mudra Technique
Day 5: Chakra Technique
Day 6: Layer Meditation Techniques
Day 7: Reflection + Introspection
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All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to [email protected].
Resources: Music by Christopher Lloyd Clarke and Greg Keller.