If you’ve been practicing yoga for an extended period of time, it’s likely you’ve heard at least some mention of the Eight Limbs of Yoga. Depending on where you practice or who your teacher is, you may have also even learned one or two of them.

Whether you know what they are or not, here’s a quick rundown:

Meditation is a powerful tool that can help you relax, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being.

That said, a lot of people find meditation challenging because they struggle to focus. Maybe you think if your mind wanders or if you have any thoughts at all, you’re doing it wrong. Maybe you feel weird having an empty mind. Maybe you have a hard time sitting still, or any other number of reasons you may deter from meditation.

Sleep meditation is a specific type of meditation that is designed to help you relax and fall asleep more easily. Guided meditations or ones including positive affirmations work their way into your subconscious mind. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of sleep meditation and how it can help improve your overall health and well-being.

I am…..? What do you use to fill in the blank? What word or words do you choose to define yourself? Do you say things like “I am a failure?” Or are you more on track with my opening “I am strong and courageous” type affirmations?