Whether it is work stress, health concerns, or simply the weight of the world, sleeplessness is something many of us know well. Mark Bertin offers a gentle, extended body scan practice designed to become a reliable part of any sleep routine.
Key ideas:
- The Breath as Anchor: Rather than forcing relaxation, the practice uses the physical sensation of breathing as a soft landing place for a busy mind to return to again and again.
- A Full Body Scan: Moving gradually from feet to head, the practice invites awareness and gentle release of tension through each part of the body, without effort or expectation.
- Patience Over Perfection: A busy mind during the practice is entirely normal; the invitation is simply to notice where thoughts go and return, with kindness, as many times as needed.
- A Practice That Grows With You: The more regularly this meditation is used, the more effectively it signals to the brain and body that it is time for rest.
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