Mindfulness practice to relax at bedtime (Video)

In the video above, our coach expert Sabrina Cadini guides you through a mindfulness practice that you can do at the end of your day to release all the busyness, all the pressure and stress, all those recurring thoughts, and all the negative energy from your mind - and your body - that you may have accumulated during your waking hours. If you've ever found yourself tossing and turning, consumed by worries or an endless to-do list, you may be struggling with falling asleep, and a mindfulness meditation is an excellent solution because the more you try to force sleep, the less likely you are to achieve it.

Sleep disorders are often intimately connected to stress, and research has shown that mindfulness meditation is one of the many techniques that can elicit the relaxation response, and various stress-related conditions, including depression, pain, and high blood pressure, can be alleviated.

Mindfulness is extremely powerful to promote healthy sleep, and it’s not because it’s just calming. Practicing mindfulness encourages you to adopt a nonjudgmental awareness so that you can see things as they are and stay curious.

Whenever you’re ready in your bed or whenever you feel the need to quiet your mind, watch the video above for the step-by-step process:

Step 1

Lie down and find a comfortable position. You can rest your arms by your side or place your hands on your belly, whatever is best for you.

Step 2

Focus on your breath. Notice the physical movements associated with your breathing: these could be the gentle rise and fall of your belly, the sensation of air flowing in and out of your nose and mouth, and so on.

Step 3

Keep watching the video above to continue the practice!

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