YOUR SLEEPING MEDITATION 1. Call to mind the first moment of your day. Now, as if your brain has been set to a gentle “fast-forward,” simply watch as you replay the events of your day in order. Take about three minutes to do this. 2. You’ll be tempted to get caught up on one thing in particular. This is normal, but it’s not helpful to get involved in deep thinking at this time of night. 3. Now bring your focus to your body. Mentally scan from head to toe, observing any tension as well as the parts that feel relaxed. Try not to attach thoughts to the sensations—just feel them. 4. Next, place your attention on your left foot and imagine that you’re just switching it off for the night. You can even repeat the word “off” in your mind. Work your way slowly up to your ankle, calf, and thigh, and when you get to your pelvis, pause before starting on your right. 5. Then, continue to “switch off” the rest of your body: Your torso, down through your arms, hands and fingers, and up through the throat, neck, face and head. 6. Chances are you have fallen asleep by this point, but if you haven’t, take a moment to enjoy the sensation of being free of tension. You’re now primed for deep sleep. this is my favorite way to fall asleep Read more: prevention/mind-body/natural-remedies/mindfulness-meditation-3-ways-get-started?page=3#ixzz2arhfoxcF
Posted on: Sat, 03 Aug 2013 01:28:54 +0000