No More Sleepless Nights
If you get a proper amount of exercise, you are less likely to toss & turn at night. This is because physical exercise releases certain chemicals which aid you in relaxing – serotonin. There are other things you can do too. Some things to be careful of include not drinking or smoking too close to bedtime. Also, in the final hour before sleep, try to let your mind relax; that is, do not do any HEAVY thinking or problem-solving.
Additionally, you can create a better SLEEP environment for yourself. Lavender is a very soothing color, as well as being a soothing scent. You can utilize lavender via Aromatherapy (Candles, essential oils, and more).
Also, you could paint your room a soothing color – such as lavender, for instance. And you could even go so far as to put a drop of lavender essential oil on your pillow!
Meditation: An Excellent Idea
Here at HealthyKids, we most definitely believe in meditation. There are many styles, and you will have to choose one that suits you. The main thing is to do some kind of yoga, or meditation (or both). Personally, I find that mindful meditation is a really useful method, to help me unwind.
It consists chiefly of being in the moment – i.e., being mindful of what your body is experiencing in the here & now – and not allowing one’s mind to wander too much – and when it DOES, coming back to “center” (that is refocusing).
This meditation post will explain further. Here is a HELPFUL Chakra video you might use:
Maintain a Regular Routine
Keeping a regular routine is rather essential too. Regularly scheduled exercise will assist you not only in falling asleep, but also maintaining a good sleep state as your sleep cycles become steady and more consistent — and the transition between them becomes more seamless. Further on why it is essential to “do the work” (a hearty exercise routine):
Evening Workouts or Lunchtime Workouts
With respect to the workout, you should plan to do it more than 3 or 4 hours prior to bedtime. They say the late afternoon or early evening is optimum. Aerobics activities are quite helpful to relieve sleeplessness; this is because they improve your lung capacity, your heart rate goes up, and these exercises oxygenate the blood.
(Optimum: be physically active at least 20-30 minutes a day, 3-4 times per week). You also can add an easy walk, or a vigorous run. Now you’ll find that you’re on the right track!
Alternative to Aerobics: Kids Yoga?
As an alternative to aerobics, you can consider Tai Chi or kids yoga . Also, there are many more kinds of physical exercise you can employ to fight sleeplessness. Tai Chi, for instance, or walking. Yoga works the core muscles and improves the circulation. The martial art Tai Chi incorporates breathing in conjunction with body movements, in a slow-moving style.
Exercise: To discover which sort of meditation may be right for you, I want you to read this and make a comparison against this. Take notes.
Small Changes for Healthy Sleep
You can do other things like take the stairs rather than the elevator, or when you go to the mall purposely park far away and hike in. Just make small changes to your daily schedule (such as these examples), and you will develop more balance to your daily existence. There are other things you may do: make your sleeping space more appealing (waterfall CD or gentle music) – perhaps add soft colored lights (I use a blue light bulb myself), silk sheets, proper room temperature (a cooler temp will help you rest); lavender on your pillow.
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Sleep Meditation 
This is one of my personal favorite techniques. I like to sit relaxedly in my chair (feet flat on the ground) and chant my mantra. Of course, you don’t have to use a mantra. You could fix your focus on a particular point in the room — or you can close your eyes and do guided imagery.
Once you wind down via meditation or guided imagery, it stands to reason you likely will drift off into a state of sleep. It is helpful to clear your mind from the day’s events, so that you can transition. And meditating, or doing visualization can help you to do just that.
I find it especially helpful to “set the stage” — therefore, I have put in place some relaxed lighting (a blue light bulb); also, I enjoy the sounds of a rushing creek or waterfall to quiet my mind. Sometimes I use aromatherapy, as well. You may want to try some of these. It’s essential to quiet your mind in order to fall asleep quickly. By using meditation you can stop thinking, worrying, or what ever else is going through your head. There are several different meditation and visualization methods that will help you relax. Try one of these meditation styles:
Meditation and Breathing
You need to find a point to focus on (focal point like a chakra). What I mean by this is either a mantra, a visual point in the room to focus on, a chakra, or even your own breathing.
The Focal Point Method
Choose a point, whether it is a mantra, chakra, or your breathing. A mantra is a phrase you chant over and over, repeatedly, whether out loud or silently, in order to focus on meditating. I’ll warn you that you need to be disciplined in order to do this. Your mind will naturally want to wander – yet you must stay concentrated. *Note: it does get easier as you go along
Stress Meditation
Breathing-focused meditation. You’ll need to find a quiet place and sit on the floor (Use a pillow). Now, with your hands in your lap, calm yourself, then begin to breathe in through your nasal passages. Make every effort to just focus on your breathing, counting each one of your breaths till you get to ten.
Continue counting in groups of ten. Empty your mind of everything and let yourself relax. Let go of everything – keep counting as you inhale and exhale. If any thoughts arrive, acknowledge them & let them go. (stretch before getting up). *Note the Resource Websites below
These meditation techniques are only a sampling of the myriad of options available. Simply mix and match until you find what is satisfactory. There is a great website which has been around a long time – research Art of Meditation
Relaxation Resources:
Chakra Balance: Full Explanation of the Chakras
Chakra Meditation: Beginners Guide
Chakra Clearing: Keeping the Mind & Body in Harmony
Chakra Cleansing: The Art of Slow Breathing
Visualization Meditation: Connecting with Your Angels
(The first 3 Listings above are from http://chakra-balance.com )
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