sleep · 6 min
nighttime dreams meditation
use before bed to dream more peacefully
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About this practice
use before bed to dream more peacefully A guided session of about 6 minutes, suited to all levels. Nothing is recorded and no account is needed.
What happens, minute by minute
- 0:00Close your eyes gently.
- 0:01Take a deep breath in, filling your lungs with air.
- 0:03Exhale slowly, releasing any tension.
- 0:06Now, focus on your heartbeat. Notice the rhythm.
- 0:10With each breath, feel your body relax further.
- 0:15Imagine a warm, comforting blanket wrapping around you.
- 0:21Picture a window open, rain gently falling outside.
- 0:28Listen to the soothing sound of raindrops on the glass.
- 0:36As you breathe out, let go of any worries.
- 0:45Inhale peace, exhale stress.
- 0:55Imagine a kettle on the stove, its whistling a soft lullaby.
- 1:06Feel the warmth of the steam rising.
- 1:18Picture a dog curled up, sighing softly in its sleep.
- 1:31Let that sigh be a signal to your body to relax.
- 1:45Focus on the sensation of your bed beneath you.
- 2:00Feel the comfort of the mattress as you lie down.
- 2:16Imagine a soft, warm light in the room.
- 2:33This light is a gentle guide to your dreams.
- 2:51With each breath, let yourself drift closer to sleep.
- 3:10Visualize a peaceful scene, a place you find calm.
- 3:30In this place, you feel safe and at ease.
- 3:51As you breathe in, let in the peace of this place.
- 4:13As you breathe out, let out any remaining tension.
- 4:36Now, let yourself fall asleep, carried by the dreams you've visualized.
Meditation is a practice, not a treatment. If you are dealing with ongoing distress, please also reach out to a professional.
If this one is not quite right, try Grounding for mindfulness: 20 minutes, 10-minute letting go meditation for irritability or Meditation for tension headaches: 12-minute.