Fall Asleep with Guided Meditation – Relax, Release, and Drift Off Naturally

🕯️The Self-Check-In Practice – A Free Resource to Get Started https://www.freebirdmeditations.com/t... Welcome to The Sleepy Time Guided Meditation: A Guided Meditation for sleep problems, insomnia, and relaxation. It takes time for our brains, body, and nervous system to wind down from our day, especially with all we are bombarded with. This meditation is designed to help you fall or stay asleep while also providing deep relaxation and stress relief. Gentle breath work, soft words of encouragement, music & progressive muscle relaxation. NOTE: The pauses in this video are natural and used to SLOW DOWN your brain. For some, this might be difficult at first, but it gets easier over time. Our brains anxiously want to fill in the blanks. Please just breathe and try to let go of this, or simply notice your reaction to it with compassion and curiosity. It is designed this way to help you. There is power in the spaces/pauses... again, just breathe." If you struggle with winding down and getting to sleep, consider experimenting with the following: ►Improving your "sleep hygiene." ►Establishing a consistent "sleep ritual." ► Establishing a consistent sleep/wake schedule. ►Refraining from using electronics or screens at least an hour before bed. ►Examining and changing your diet (i.e. limit sugars, caffeine, stimulants, etc.) ►Creating a cool, dark, comfortable environment to sleep in. ►Add physical activity or exercise to your schedule. ►Try to limit daytime naps. ► Integrating a "brain drain" practice before trying to go to sleep (i.e. writing down all of your thoughts, things to do, etc.) Please know you are always welcome to adapt your meditation practice in a way that feels comfortable, safe, and supportive for you. Remember there is no "wrong or right way" to practice. Invite it to be a 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺. 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥. 𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦, 🙏 Katie @ 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🕯️Roots - Guide + Practices + Journal https://www.freebirdmeditations.com/r... 🕯️The Body is the Way https://www.freebirdmeditations.com/t... 🕯️ Mindful Meditation for Anxiety Series https://www.freebirdmeditations.com/m... 🕯️Pause for Presence - Live Practice (Monthly) (Free on Insight Timer) https://www.freebirdmeditations.com/l... --------------------------------- Disclaimer: This meditation is for educational and wellness purposes only. Do not practice while driving. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider with any personal concerns. Emergency Resources 🔹 Crisis Text Line (US & International): Text HOME to 741741 🔹 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US): 1-800-273-8255 🔹 Affordable Therapy: https://openpathcollective.org/ Copyright © 2023 Freebird Meditations. All rights reserved. #cantsleep #sleepmeditation #fallasleepfast