Relax

Collecting Art, take a look In this week’s guided meditation, mindfulness educator Diana Winston walks us through a body scan meditation that’s perfect for those evenings when you need extra support winding down. Summary What Is a Body Scan Meditation? A guided practice where attention is systematically moved through different parts of the body to release tension and increase awareness. Benefits for Sleep: Improves sleep quality, especially among those with sleep disturbances Reduces physical tension that may prevent falling asleep Calms the nervous system and reduces stress Helps disconnect from mental activity that keeps the mind active Research Findings: Clinical trials from UCLA found that mindfulness meditation improves sleep quality among older adults with sleep disturbances. Practice Application: Can be done lying down in bed as preparation for sleep, helping transition from wakefulness to restfulness. The Science of Sleeping Better with Mindfulness A good night’s sle...