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Meditation For Relaxation
Sade Jones
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Meditation For Relaxation
Meditation For Relaxation
Sade Jones • 09:45

A good night’s sleep is important for general well-being and renewal. It's important to learn efficient methods for relaxing the body and mind before bed. The act of performing a body scan is one technique that encourages deep sleep. It is possible to let go of tension, develop awareness, and get ready for a restful sleep by attentively examining every region of the body.

The body scan approach is a thorough process that involves paying attention to every part of the body, from head to toe. By purposefully focusing there, we become aware of any tension, discomfort, or holding patterns there may be. Through this process, we can actively release stress and welcome a sense of tranquility. This intentional journey through the body allows us to connect with our physical self, brings about a deep degree of relaxation, and prepares us for a night of sound sleep.

A body scan promotes awareness of the link between the mind and the body in addition to relaxing the physical body. We become sensitive to the subtle sensations and signals our bodies send as we shift our focus through each section of the body. Our ability to connect with ourselves more deeply and pay attention to our bodies' demands improves as a result of this practice. This increased awareness extends over into our sleep, enabling us to become aware of and let go of any pent-up tension, encouraging a more peaceful and uninterrupted sleep.


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Hello. Welcome to this Skylight meditation for relaxation and release before sleep. We will focus on clearing the mind and relaxing the body, creating the perfect conditions for restful nights sleep. Whether you're just laying down for the night or have woken up mid-sleep cycle, this meditation will help you get the rest you need. Let's start by finding a comfortable position lying down so that you can drift into deep sleep. Make sure lights are off or turned down low. Take the next few moments to settle into your position. Whenever you're ready, take a few deep breaths slowly breathing in and slowly breathing out. With each exhale, letting go of any tension you're holding. Relax your shoulders. Soften your forehead. Releasing any tension you may be holding in the jaw area. Just unwind and allow yourself to sigh away any tension held in your body. Allow yourself to flow the natural rhythm of your breath. Breathing in and breathing out. Begin to soften your entire body into relaxation. Allow yourself to feel your feet, appreciating the weight they have carried all day and giving them permission to rest. Allow your attention to move up through your ankles, legs, knees, thighs. Allowing them to grow heavy and sink into the bed. Let your belly and chest soften as your shoulders sink into the mattress releasing tension. Enjoy the sensation of floating as you deeply breathe in and out. Moving inward to the mind, let your mind relax its grip on thinking. Set the intention to let go of what you cannot solve tonight. Give it to God. Picture your thoughts as clouds floating in the sky coming into view and passing by. Start letting your thoughts dissolve, letting go of any train of thought, any attachment to a certain idea, bringing back to mind the image of the clouds in the sky. This time, imagining them clearing away revealing a dark starry sky underneath. Take several long deep breaths as your mind becomes more peaceful and at ease. If you need extra help quieting your mind move your hands to your belly to help you focus on deep breathing and a sense of focusing on deep sleep. Allow your breathing to guide you deeper and deeper into relaxation and release.

Watching Now
Meditation For Relaxation
Meditation For Relaxation
Sade Jones • 09:45

A good night’s sleep is important for general well-being and renewal. It's important to learn efficient methods for relaxing the body and mind before bed. The act of performing a body scan is one technique that encourages deep sleep. It is possible to let go of tension, develop awareness, and get ready for a restful sleep by attentively examining every region of the body.

The body scan approach is a thorough process that involves paying attention to every part of the body, from head to toe. By purposefully focusing there, we become aware of any tension, discomfort, or holding patterns there may be. Through this process, we can actively release stress and welcome a sense of tranquility. This intentional journey through the body allows us to connect with our physical self, brings about a deep degree of relaxation, and prepares us for a night of sound sleep.

A body scan promotes awareness of the link between the mind and the body in addition to relaxing the physical body. We become sensitive to the subtle sensations and signals our bodies send as we shift our focus through each section of the body. Our ability to connect with ourselves more deeply and pay attention to our bodies' demands improves as a result of this practice. This increased awareness extends over into our sleep, enabling us to become aware of and let go of any pent-up tension, encouraging a more peaceful and uninterrupted sleep.


View Transcript
Hello. Welcome to this Skylight meditation for relaxation and release before sleep. We will focus on clearing the mind and relaxing the body, creating the perfect conditions for restful nights sleep. Whether you're just laying down for the night or have woken up mid-sleep cycle, this meditation will help you get the rest you need. Let's start by finding a comfortable position lying down so that you can drift into deep sleep. Make sure lights are off or turned down low. Take the next few moments to settle into your position. Whenever you're ready, take a few deep breaths slowly breathing in and slowly breathing out. With each exhale, letting go of any tension you're holding. Relax your shoulders. Soften your forehead. Releasing any tension you may be holding in the jaw area. Just unwind and allow yourself to sigh away any tension held in your body. Allow yourself to flow the natural rhythm of your breath. Breathing in and breathing out. Begin to soften your entire body into relaxation. Allow yourself to feel your feet, appreciating the weight they have carried all day and giving them permission to rest. Allow your attention to move up through your ankles, legs, knees, thighs. Allowing them to grow heavy and sink into the bed. Let your belly and chest soften as your shoulders sink into the mattress releasing tension. Enjoy the sensation of floating as you deeply breathe in and out. Moving inward to the mind, let your mind relax its grip on thinking. Set the intention to let go of what you cannot solve tonight. Give it to God. Picture your thoughts as clouds floating in the sky coming into view and passing by. Start letting your thoughts dissolve, letting go of any train of thought, any attachment to a certain idea, bringing back to mind the image of the clouds in the sky. This time, imagining them clearing away revealing a dark starry sky underneath. Take several long deep breaths as your mind becomes more peaceful and at ease. If you need extra help quieting your mind move your hands to your belly to help you focus on deep breathing and a sense of focusing on deep sleep. Allow your breathing to guide you deeper and deeper into relaxation and release.


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