Welcome to the Breathe People Podcast. Today’s guided meditation is designed to reset your nervous system, perfect for those feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. Modern life bombards us with constant stimuli, leaving our nerves frayed and our minds restless. This meditation provides a simple solution, guiding you to a place of deep relaxation and calm. By focusing on your breath and grounding your awareness, you’ll release tension and restore balance. We’ll incorporate the soothing sounds of rain showers, which are known to help calm the nervous system by mimicking the rhythmic patterns of nature. Join us, and discover how a few moments of mindful breathing and natural sounds can transform your day, bringing clarity and peace to your mind and body. Let's begin.

If you'd like to learn more about how guided meditation + therapeutic art help calm the nervous system, visit me at www.RebeccaLaneCo.com.

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This simple, powerful 10 minute guided meditation is the perfect way to start your morning or a pick-me-up for mid afternoon crash.

Be sure to visit BreathePeople.com, where I offer one on one services and self paced online courses to help you release anxiety, stress and deeply rest and restore and help you to heal using guided meditations and therapeutic art practices.

-For this practice, you’ll simply lie down in a comfortable place, close your eyes, connect to your breath and follow my voice into a deep state of relaxation. At the end of the practice, I invite you to do some short and simple journaling. Just a few minutes with a pen, paper and your thoughts will help you to deepen your experience. If you need to pause to grab a pen and paper, do so now.

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Many people struggle with a busy mind when trying to fall asleep. Thoughts about the day's events, future plans, and various concerns can keep the mind active and prevent it from settling down. Guided meditation provides a gentle and structured way to transition from the waking state to sleep. The soothing voice of the meditation guide, along with the focus on breath and relaxation, can help redirect your attention away from disruptive thoughts, creating a mental environment more conducive to sleep.

Nature sounds are so good for your health and wellbeing.

Sometimes all you need is some calming nature to help you rest. I've created these beautiful ambient recordings and use them myself when I need to feel calm, grounded and peaceful. Play them at night when you plan to sleep, use them as background noise when you're at work or doing mundane tasks at home. If you can't get yourself outside in a nature setting, these recordings are the next best thing. I hope you enjoy them.

If you're anything like me, finding ways to unwind before bedtime can often be a struggle. Sometimes it feels like thoughts from the day throw an after-party in our minds that lasts well into the night, hosting a marathon of racing thoughts, way out of our control. This anxiety gives no chance for a good night's rest, and its recurring visits definitely leave a dark cloud on our overall well-being.

For me, doodling has been the secret sanctuary, a tranquil escape to settle down, sift through lingering thoughts, and declutter my mind before felling asleep.

This meditative art practice is as flexible as you want it to be, whether you're up for a quick few minutes or a deep dive into an hour-long session crafting intricate line sketches—it's entirely up to you.

I genuinely hope you find this meditative art practice both enjoyable and helpful. And if you're looking to dive deeper into tranquility and rejuvenation, subscribing to my podcast could be just what you need. You'll unlock a treasure trove of in-depth meditations and art practices tailored specifically to help you sleep better and ease anxiety.

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Meditative art, specifically mindful line art is a powerful technique that leverages the benefits of both art and meditation to promote a sense of calm and well-being.

The rhythmic, repetitive nature of drawing, particularly when matched with the breath, helps to reduce stress, anxiety, and racing thoughts. The calming effect allows the parasympathetic nervous system to take over, bringing about a state of relaxation.

Mindful drawing also harmonizes the left and right brain hemispheres. The creative, artistic aspect of drawing stimulates the right brain, while the deliberate attention to detail and structure engages the left brain.

This type of meditative drawing helps you to be fully present in the moment, much like traditional meditation practices. It provides an escape from distractions of the outside world and promotes a profound sense of mindfulness. In this state of deep presence, you can experience a heightened connection to the here and now, bringing about a profound sense of inner peace and calmness.

This is a quick guided meditation created for those of you who want to tap into the creative flow. Listen to this 4 minute guided meditation anytime before you start a creative project, or any project that you want to really get deep into.

This meditation was created as a special thank you gift for those who have supported my latest project with Breathe People, the launch of our Meditative Art paint by number kits. You can find the collection here. These kits are a self care tool for those who want to take time needed quiet time for themselves, tap into their creative side, reduce anxiety and find a meditative state using art and creativity.