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[카테고리:] Sleep & Relaxation

  • Breathing Meditation Lying Down Before Sleep

    Breathing Meditation Lying Down Before Sleep

    Lie down comfortably. Let the bed support your body. Begin by noticing the breath that is already here.

    You do not need to reach a special state. Falling asleep is fine. Staying awake is fine, too.

    Green meadow and evergreen trees beneath a wide blue sky

    Find a comfortable position

    Lie on your back or your side, whichever feels comfortable. Adjust your pillow or covers as needed. Let your hands rest easily.

    Close your eyes if you wish. Give yourself a moment to settle. You can change your position whenever you need to.

    Notice your natural breathing

    Feel one breath coming in and one breath going out. You may notice a small movement in your chest or belly, or the feeling of air at your nose.

    Allow the breath to keep its own pace. There is no need to breathe deeply, count, or hold your breath. Let breathing happen without trying to make it perfect.

    Allow thoughts and feelings

    Thoughts about the day may appear. You may remember something unfinished or begin planning tomorrow. Feelings may be present, too.

    You do not have to remove them. When you notice that your attention has wandered, gently feel the next natural breath. If it wanders again, you can return again.

    If focusing on your breath feels uncomfortable, notice the contact between your body and the bed instead. You can also open your eyes or stop the practice.

    Let yourself rest

    Continue for as long as it feels comfortable. There is no need to check whether you are relaxed enough or close to sleep.

    If sleep comes, let the practice end there. If you remain awake, simply rest for a while. You do not need to finish the video or follow every instruction.

    A one-hour meditation video

    The video below begins with about 13 minutes of spoken Korean guidance, followed by quiet music for the remainder of the hour.

    The written practice above is in English and can be used on its own. If you choose to play the video, keep the volume comfortable. You can close your eyes without watching the screen.

    Guided by Ho-gyun Cho (조호균), Korea Meditation Education Center (한국명상교육원).

  • How to Fall Asleep Fast (10 Minute Meditation for Deep Sleep)

    Do you find it hard to fall asleep at night?

    Your body feels tired,
    but your mind keeps moving.

    Thoughts come and go,
    and the more you try to sleep,
    the more awake you feel.

    This is a very common experience.

    And the solution is often simpler than you think.

    🌱 Why You Can’t Fall Asleep

    Sleep is not something you force.

    It happens when your body and mind relax.

    But when you are stressed or thinking too much,

    your nervous system stays active.

    This makes it difficult to fall asleep naturally.

    🌿 A Simple 10-Minute Meditation for Sleep

    You can try this tonight.

    Step 1: Get Comfortable

    Lie down in a relaxed position
    and gently close your eyes

    Step 2: Breathe Slowly

    Breathe in through your nose
    and out through your mouth

    Let your breathing slow down naturally

    Step 3: Feel Your Body

    Bring your attention to your body

    Notice:

    • your shoulders relaxing
    • your chest softening
    • your whole body becoming heavier

    Step 4: Let Thoughts Pass

    Thoughts may still come

    That’s okay

    Don’t try to stop them

    Just let them pass, like clouds in the sky

    🌱 The Most Important Point

    You don’t need to “make” yourself sleep.

    Instead,

    allow your body to settle into rest.

    🌿 What You May Experience

    At first,
    your mind may still feel active

    But slowly,

    • your breathing becomes calm
    • your body relaxes
    • your thoughts fade naturally

    And then,

    sleep comes on its own

    🌱 Final Thoughts

    Good sleep is not about control.

    It is about letting go.

    Tonight,

    give yourself permission to rest

    and trust the natural rhythm of your body

    In my meditation teaching, I often quide this

    simple practice to help people relax and fall

    asleep more easily.

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