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Fall asleep faster. Stay asleep longer. Sleep more deeply. If a person is still awake and listening at later parts of the recording, they will be guided toward activities and distractions for the mind, plus empowering lessons of the science of sleep. This is a hypnotic training for the mind and body to learn to fall asleep on its own.

Sleep neurologist Jennifer Molano explores many different aspects of sleep, helping you better understand common sleep issues and providing practical tips to improve sleep in your life. Over the course of six lectures, she will reveal what drives our sleep-wake cycle, what “healthy sleep” is, how our sleep cycles change over time, why sleep is important in regulating systems in our brains and bodies, and what symptoms may occur with sleep disturbances.

Whether you’re desperately seeking a solution to your sleep woes or are simply curious if there’s more that you can do to improve your sleep and, ultimately, your health, this book has the answers you seek. Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Sleep is packed with guidance and helpful tips to improve sleep quality and effectively manage common sleep disorders.

World-renowned researcher Sara C. Mednick PhD has the solution. She developed the concept of the Downstate while studying how our internal systems sleep, cardiovascular, circadian, muscular and metabolic work together. The results were astounding: our systems need restorative states, and these states don't just happen during sleep. In fact, you can harness Downstate moments in everything you do, from deepening your breath, to timing your exercise and meals, to holding hands, or walking your dog.

The Art of Transforming Nightmares is a friendly, hands-on guide to help you tap into the immensely rich gifts that bad dreams offer up when we work with them in healing ways. Dr. Clare Johnson, world-leading expert on lucid dreaming, shares her best practical tips for overcoming nightmares and a unique nightmare-solution quiz that identifies your personal sleeper-dreamer type, so you can fast-track to the transformative techniques that work best for you.

ASMR to Ease Insomnia is a must for anyone looking to tune out the noise of the day and find comfort and relaxation before sleeping. Using bespoke sounds, meditative techniques and roleplay Emma will guide you through a session at a sleep clinic. ASMR to Ease Insomnia is a must have for ASMR fans, beginners and those searching for deep, joyful and meditative ways to relax.

Like many of us, journalist David K. Randall never gave sleep much thought. That is, until he began sleepwalking. One midnight crash into a hallway wall sent him on an investigation into the strange science of sleep. In Dreamland, Randall explores the research that is investigating those dark hours that make up nearly a third of our lives.

We grew up believing certain things about sleep, but are they true? Learn the real facts about night owls, naps, nightcaps, and more in this short educational piece by the experts at Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global. Huffington became a pioneer for ending global burnout after she herself experienced a life-changing event and collapsed from sleep deprivation....

Dr. Steven Laureys has conducted groundbreaking research into human consciousness for more than 20 years. For this best-selling book, he explores the effect of meditation on the brain. He uses hard science to explain the benefits of a practice that was once thought of as purely spiritual. The result is a highly accessible, scientifically questioning guide to meditation, designed to open the practice to a broader audience.

One in four adults sleeps badly. Sleeping pill prescriptions have increased dramatically over the last three decades, and our bookshelves and browser histories are littered with experts promising to 'fix' our insomnia. But is this so-called sleep crisis anything new? Our relationship to sleep has always been irregular and changeable, shaped by social conventions, commercial imperatives and personal psychologies. Look beneath the headlines and it seems that there is no such thing as a perfect night's sleep. Here Darian Leader reveals the history and pathology of sleeplessness.

There is an epidemic of fatigue running rampant in our society. Every morning, hundreds of thousands of women wake up to find themselves exhausted, overwhelmed, and overstressed. Groggily turning off the alarm, they reach for coffee, soda, or some other promise of energy. They suffer through the day—irritable, on edge, forgetful, depressed, and craving sweets. And then, at night, they have trouble sleeping. Diet and exercise don’t seem to change things—if they even have the energy to follow these programs. So what on earth is going on?

Gently place your attention on the steady low-pitched thrum of a gong, while chimes and bells add layers of tones to create a deeply relaxing and immersive sound experience. In order to get the most out of your listening experience, pioneering sound therapist Sara Auster recommends you dim the lights and lie down or sit in a comfortable position with an eye mask and a blanket, silence any alerts or notifications, and use earphones. These things allow you to completely unplug and connect with the present moment to intentionally prepare for sleep.

Research shows that people who start their days slowly and mindfully tend to be healthier and happier. In this morning meditation, learn how to check in with yourself - not your phone - and ease into the day before you.

This audio has been developed using state of the art recording technology to deliver to you over 10 hours of the highest quality white noise available. Listen to it as you get into bed to allow uninterrupted deep sleep from which you can wake up refreshed and recharged. Listening to this audio delivers the most effective masking sounds to block out any other distracting noises. It is the perfect bedtime solution for anyone who struggles to fall asleep easily.

This deep sleep Subliminal Solfeggio program, 639 Hz, 852 Hz, was designed to assist the listener in gaining perception and energy alignment related to enhanced states of peace, relaxation, well-being, and deep sleep. This listening resource uses a combination of subliminal affirmations as well as sight-specific Solfeggio frequencies. When we become mindful of where we choose to place our attention, we become the masters of our own inner experiences.

"Always Think Positively—Deep Sleep Hypnosis" is your gateway to a peaceful night's rest. This guided hypnosis gently guides you towards a state of relaxation, replacing negative thoughts with calming affirmations.

In today’s fast-paced world, we’ve never been busier. We’re surrounded by pressures from work, family, study and social media. It can feel like there’s never time to truly switch off and relax. But the answer is simpler than you think - and it’s within you. Through simple, easily learned techniques The Book of Rest reveals how to find a moment of peace even in the busiest of days, and a path to a calmer, happier and more relaxed you.

Would you love to be able to learn the wonderful benefits of having healthy adrenal glands? Have you ever wondered why after a while coffee just doesn't seem to work for you anymore? Why you feel so wired and tired all the time? Every morning, no matter how much sleep you've had, it feels like you haven't slept at all. You've noticed that you become excessively tired after only an hour of activity.

Spend a Sunday night nodding off in the backseat with Sophia and her parents as they drive the winding road home from dinner in this Audible Sleep story told by Eva Longoria.

The simple act of smiling has a powerful effect on your physical and mental state. But what if you wake up in the morning and don't feel great? This meditation is for those days when you need a little extra nudge toward happiness.