How to meditate to get to sleep
It can sometimes be difficult to get to sleep. Here is a method that really works for me.
Things You'll Need:
A peaceful environment
Correct temperature
Subdued lighting or darkness
Patience!
1
Lie down and get yourself comfortable on your bed.
2
Close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing. Notice how the air is warmer when you breath it out, and colder when you breath in. Count your breaths until you reach 10, then keep repeating from zero until you reach 10 again. Do this several times.
3
When nice and relaxed, imagine yourself slowly floating up out of your body to the ceiling of your room. Try to use your imagination as vividly as possible.
4
Imagine turning round and looking at yourself and the room in this different perspective. Scan the room for familiar objects. Notice how they look different from higher up.
5
Imagine yourself floating higher - above your house. Again take a look around for familiar objects, buildings etc.
6
Imagine floating away on a journey. You are travelling to your favourite place of relaxation. It can be anywhere you like. A beach, a garden, a tropical island etc. It can be somewhere real or made up. Use as many sense as you can.
7
When you get there notice any sights or sounds. Notice how the air smells, how the ground feels under your feet. Interact with your own special place of relaxation, and enjoy!
Tips & Warnings
Do not TRY to sleep. Enjoy the experience. This meditation is as refreshing as sleep anyway, so it does not matter if you do not fall asleep. You will probably find it easier to drift off if you do not try to go to sleep.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2184480_meditate-sleep.html
It can sometimes be difficult to get to sleep. Here is a method that really works for me.
Things You'll Need:
A peaceful environment
Correct temperature
Subdued lighting or darkness
Patience!
1
Lie down and get yourself comfortable on your bed.
2
Close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing. Notice how the air is warmer when you breath it out, and colder when you breath in. Count your breaths until you reach 10, then keep repeating from zero until you reach 10 again. Do this several times.
3
When nice and relaxed, imagine yourself slowly floating up out of your body to the ceiling of your room. Try to use your imagination as vividly as possible.
4
Imagine turning round and looking at yourself and the room in this different perspective. Scan the room for familiar objects. Notice how they look different from higher up.
5
Imagine yourself floating higher - above your house. Again take a look around for familiar objects, buildings etc.
6
Imagine floating away on a journey. You are travelling to your favourite place of relaxation. It can be anywhere you like. A beach, a garden, a tropical island etc. It can be somewhere real or made up. Use as many sense as you can.
7
When you get there notice any sights or sounds. Notice how the air smells, how the ground feels under your feet. Interact with your own special place of relaxation, and enjoy!
Tips & Warnings
Do not TRY to sleep. Enjoy the experience. This meditation is as refreshing as sleep anyway, so it does not matter if you do not fall asleep. You will probably find it easier to drift off if you do not try to go to sleep.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2184480_meditate-sleep.html
