The things we do during the day to take our minds off anxious thoughts -- things like talking, watching TV, and checking social media -- these interactive things aren’t helpful when we’re trying to sleep because they keep the mind and body activated.
Mindfulness is a skill that helps us be more comfortable in silence, with ourselves, and with our thoughts. It gives us a new way to work with the thoughts that normally control us and keep us awake.
The Bedtime Yoga in the SFZ Sleep Support video teaches mindful awareness and can be a helpful addition to a bedtime routine. The Body Scan audio, which will be suggested at the end of the yoga instruction, allows you to practice mindful awareness in stillness and can be a good transition from the yoga into bed.