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Embrace Deep Sleep

£4.00

This beautiful guided meditation is 15 minutes long and is infused with healing energy and is the perfect way to cleanse and clear your energy and embrace deeper sleep.

All of my meditations call on the support of my incredible healing team, all of who bring a very special high vibrational energy to help you heal, release and embrace your full potential.

Listen to sample of ‘Embrace Deep Sleep’… by Marie Houlden. “Background music – Heavens Gate by Christopher Lloyd Clarke”

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You will receive a MP3 (20MB) file.

Description

Not being able to sleep, can cause people a massive amount of stress and anxiety, which in turn impacts sleep. It’s a vital part of our day that can influence how energised we feel, how emotionally regulated we are and how effectively we can show up for our work, family and friends.

What helps you sleep?

Many people find various strategies effective in helping them fall asleep. I would suggest trying a few things, until you find the ones that work for you.

  • Bedtime Routine: Establish a consistent bedtime routine signals the body that it’s time to wind down. This might include activities like reading a book, taking a warm bath, or practising relaxation techniques. For me, I like to have a hot bath and then read a fiction book with a warm drink.
  • Limiting Screen Time: Exposure to screens (phones, computers, TV’s) emitting blue light can disrupt the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep. Cutting down on screen time before bed can improve sleep quality.
  • Comfortable Sleep Environment: Creating a nice relaxing environment—keeping the room cool, dark, and quiet—can promote better sleep. Comfortable bedding and a supportive mattress also play a significant role. I like to ensure that my bedroom is free of clutter too.
  • Regular Sleep Schedule: Going to bed and waking up at the same time each day helps regulate the body’s internal clock, making it easier to fall asleep and wake up naturally.
  • Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques: Practices like meditation and deep breathing exercises can relax the body and calm the mind, making it easier to fall asleep.
  • Diet and Exercise: Eating a light meal before bedtime and avoiding stimulants like caffeine and heavy meals close to bedtime can help. Regular exercise, done earlier in the day, can also promote better sleep.
  • Avoiding Stimulants: Limiting or avoiding stimulants such as caffeine (which is in chocolate), nicotine, and alcohol close to bedtime can prevent sleep disturbances.
  • Seeking Professional Help: For those with persistent sleep issues, seeking guidance from a healthcare professional or sleep specialist can help. Sometimes we need to explore the thoughts in the mind that are stopping you from relaxing.

Why do I want to sleep but my body wont let me?

Often we can be ‘tired but wired’, which basically means that we are exhausted and yet the mind is still racing at 100 miles an hour. We’re thinking about all the things we need to do, we’re replaying conversations, we’re giving into our fears and worries, we’re anxious about paying the bills or making enough money, or we’re telling ourselves we’re not enough. When we’re in this busy state of mind, the body doesn’t feel relaxed or safe enough to sleep.

What does it mean to deep sleep?

Deep sleep, also known as slow-wave sleep or Stage 3 of non-REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, is a crucial phase of the sleep cycle. During this stage, the body experiences its most restorative and regenerative processes. Key characteristics and benefits of deep sleep include:

  1. Brain Waves: Brain activity during deep sleep consists mainly of slow delta waves. These slow-wave patterns are distinct from the faster, more active brainwaves seen during other stages of sleep.
  2. Physical Restoration: Deep sleep is associated with physical recovery and restoration. This phase promotes muscle growth and repair, boosts immune function, and supports overall physical health.
  3. Memory Consolidation: Deep sleep plays a vital role in memory consolidation. It helps solidify and integrate new information, contributing to learning and cognitive function.
  4. Hormonal Regulation: Various hormones, such as growth hormone, are released during deep sleep. These hormones are essential for growth, development, and overall health.
  5. Decreased Sensitivity to External Stimuli: Individuals in deep sleep are less responsive to external stimuli like noise or movement compared to lighter stages of sleep.

Deep sleep typically occurs in the first half of the night during sleep cycles, alongside other stages like light sleep and REM sleep. As the night progresses, the duration of deep sleep tends to decrease, and the amount of REM sleep increases. Each cycle repeats approximately every 90 minutes.

What %of sleep should be deep?

It’s estimated that 20% of our sleep, should be deep restorative sleep. This is when we wake up refreshed, revitalised and ready for the day ahead.

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