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Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows2:40Mindful Meditation to Help You Fall AsleepThe only thing worse than not being able to fall asleep is lying awake, thinking about why it’s impossible to fall asleep on theoneday of the week you need to wake up early. Sound familiar?There could be a variety of reasons why your brain and body are fighting rest. Perhaps it’s your anxiety regurgitating all of the interactions you had earlier that day or even years back (yes, you really did say that to them out loud) or a mix of your daily stressors coming at you full throttle in the middle of the night. Whatever it is, we owe it to our bodies to release those worries and put them to bed, quite literally, so we can replenish our energy and stay physically and mentally well.The amount of sleep you need varies depending on age, but the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society recommend that adults clock in at least seven hours a night.This sleep meditation helps you visualize a light entering your body—and while that seems counterintuitive for bedtime, imagine this light filling every cell of your body with warmth, relaxation, and peace. Gently allow your awareness to melt into those feelings until you ease into a deep sleep.This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play.Sign uphereto subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out ourmeditation library.For more inspoFall Asleep Easily and Soundly Through Guided Sleep MeditationYoga Nidra: The Sleep Meditation for Ultimate R&RHow to Ditch Poor Sleep Hygiene3-Minute Video Meditation to Boost Your Energy
Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows
Getting Started
Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows
2:40Mindful Meditation to Help You Fall Asleep
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Mindful Meditation to Help You Fall Asleep
The only thing worse than not being able to fall asleep is lying awake, thinking about why it’s impossible to fall asleep on theoneday of the week you need to wake up early. Sound familiar?
There could be a variety of reasons why your brain and body are fighting rest. Perhaps it’s your anxiety regurgitating all of the interactions you had earlier that day or even years back (yes, you really did say that to them out loud) or a mix of your daily stressors coming at you full throttle in the middle of the night. Whatever it is, we owe it to our bodies to release those worries and put them to bed, quite literally, so we can replenish our energy and stay physically and mentally well.
The amount of sleep you need varies depending on age, but the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society recommend that adults clock in at least seven hours a night.
This sleep meditation helps you visualize a light entering your body—and while that seems counterintuitive for bedtime, imagine this light filling every cell of your body with warmth, relaxation, and peace. Gently allow your awareness to melt into those feelings until you ease into a deep sleep.
This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play.Sign uphereto subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out ourmeditation library.
For more inspoFall Asleep Easily and Soundly Through Guided Sleep MeditationYoga Nidra: The Sleep Meditation for Ultimate R&RHow to Ditch Poor Sleep Hygiene
For more inspo
Fall Asleep Easily and Soundly Through Guided Sleep MeditationYoga Nidra: The Sleep Meditation for Ultimate R&RHow to Ditch Poor Sleep Hygiene
Fall Asleep Easily and Soundly Through Guided Sleep Meditation
Yoga Nidra: The Sleep Meditation for Ultimate R&R
How to Ditch Poor Sleep Hygiene
3-Minute Video Meditation to Boost Your Energy
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Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.CDC.Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
CDC.Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
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