Sleep is critical to just about every aspect of wellbeing, yet most of us aren’t getting the sleep we need.  Learn how you can apply mindfulness to your bedtime routine and get the restorative sleep you need.

7 Days of Sleep - Part 3

The Art of Counting Sheep

Mindfulness helps us recognize the vital importance of sleep.  We begin to notice how we’re affected by sleep –or lack of sleep –the “felt” sense experienced in the moment.

Awareness

Curious Observation

Cognitive Flexibility

Attitudes of Mindfulness

Focus

Breath and Release

By learning to focus on the body, you learn to calm the mind.  Progressive muscle relaxation is a mindful practice that brings awareness to the sensations of the body in a very focused way.

Breathe and Release

The Science of Sleep

Mindfulness practices have been shown to activate the relaxation response.  One of the core elements is an attitude of acceptance –relaxing into the moment just as it is.

Shift into Relaxation

We can be mindful of our intentions, and mindful of the internal signals that let us know when we’re tired.  By bringing awareness to our habits – we can shift into a soothing bedtime routine.

Shift Into Relaxation

From Stressful to Restful

Mindfulness increases our ability to direct awareness to the present moment. It helps us recognize when we’re feeling stressed, and it strengthens our ability to shift our attention in order to activate the parasympathetic nervous system.

Making Other Plans

Mindfulness brings awareness to the quality of our thoughts.  We’re able to notice when we’re dwelling on the negative.

Catching Zs

Mindfulness practice strengthens the awareness of our thoughts and how they affect us.  It also strengthens our ability to consciously 
shift attention.

7 Days of Sleep - Part 3

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