Got Sleep?

Energy work has many pieces. Especially, the way that I have chosen to practice. My clients and I have found our groove. I “tap” into their energy just to get a road map of where their energy is flowing. Then we talk and they tell me what is going on in their lives. We talk about their wins, and their challenges. We set goals and talk about any energy blockages. I align their chakras and come up with solutions to challenges.

Sleepless nights is a common challenge. It seems as if this is something that plaques us all from time to time. When I turned 13, I started to experience insomnia and have battled with it for years. I learned to operate on less sleep.

A few years ago I started seeing a Reiki Healer more regularly. These appointments have been a gift to myself in an effort to put myself first more often. I could for the first time in my life, sleep longer and more solid.

Even more, after seeing all the benefits of energy work I decided to take some classes, read some books, take even more classes and that takes us to today.

I have been getting so many asking me to fix their sleep. Give them a quick fix. Show them the breathing techniques. I have been a little hesitant because it is not as easy as teaching breath work. It is cleansing your energy, quieting fears, dealing with stress. There is so much more to it. If you do the work, you can find rest.

There are many things that can help you sleep. Just to name a few…..

• Limit electronics an hour or two before bed

• Don’t eat spicy or sugary foods four hours before bed (I will have a string cheese as a bedtime snack).

• Limit caffeine earlier in the day and see if that helps

• Take a relaxing bath or shower an hour before you head to bed.

• Drink a cup of herbal tea

• Rub lavender on your feet and pillow

• Self care—You will hear me talk about this a lot. Pamper and take care of yourself before bed. Make it an experience and enjoy it.

• Keep the room cool

MEDITATION AND BREATH WORK

When I am ready to go to sleep I will do BOXED BREATHING and then I will to TRIANGLE BREATHS until I have fall asleep. That is it, nothing to complicated or convoluted.

Boxed Breathing

You can do this for as many seconds as you can handle. I mostly do it for 8 seconds.

Breathe in for 8 seconds, hold for 8 seconds, release for 8 seconds, pause for 8 seconds. Do this for 8 seconds.

Triangle Breaths

Breath in for 4 seconds, hold that breath for 6 seconds, and release that breath for 8 seconds.

My favorite bedtime meditation is available on YouTube, video below.