Early on in your efforts to complete this meditation exercise, you will be likely to fall asleep if you choose the lying down position. Do not fight off sleep initially because at least you will benefit from some well needed rest! Perhaps you have been unable to cope with overwhelming stress...
Drawing on the techniques of mindfulness, meditation and relaxation, and the neuroscience that underpins them all, Dr Stan gives you the tools to prepare yourself (and your children) for an excellent sleep - and enjoy it!
“Meditation is all about the pursuit of nothingness. It’s like the ultimate rest. It’s better than the best sleep you’ve ever had. It’s a quieting of the mind. It sharpens everything, especially your appreciation of your surroundings. It keeps life fresh.”— Hugh Jackman “It fee...
Meditation Yoga Journaling Physical exercise (if exercise tends to energize you, be sure to finish your workout no less than two hours before bed) Spending time with family (pets count!) Reading a favorite book Create a comfortable sleep environment ...
” Consistently practicing mindfulness techniques can reduce the impact of stress on the brain, improve sleep quality, attention and even increase a sense of emotional and physical well-being. And you don’t have to be a Zen master to cultivate this awareness. “Mindfulness practice does not ...
Like meditation and deep breathing, body scanning involves bringing your awareness to the present moment, and focusing on that which you can feel or sense. For this exercise, you will start with your feet and work your way up, focusing your awareness on each part of your body. Become awar...
Adopt a Sleep-Promoting Lifestyle After-dark isn’t the only time to address sleep quality. You can implement sleep hygiene techniques that support rest throughout the day. Research shows that regular exercise, meditation, stress management, yoga (or other mindfulness activities), and listening to...
Relaxation is a simple, but very important activity you can do to improve your health and well-being, relax your body and calm your mind. The easy relaxation techniques featured here focus on ways to decrease the symptoms of stress, manage anxiety, and improve sleep. Guided meditation, progres...
💙 If you’re looking to start a meditation practice we have guided meditation series, like 7 Days of Calming Anxiety or Investigating Anxiety that can help you move towards a more centered place. For those sudden, intense moments, our Panic SOS meditation is there to support you. 2. Focu...
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