Body Scan Before Sleep

Quiet Mind, Calm Body~

Many times, our body connects with our mind. When our body relaxes, it helps our mind to calm down, helps activate our parasympathetic system, and assists us to transit to sleep easier.

Sleep body scan

This Audio comes from UCLA Meditation Center, and we can use it before we fall asleep or after we wake up in the middle of the night.

Chinese version of body scan, please click Here.


Resources:

If you want to treat your insomnia and you are in California, find out more about Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Courses (CBTi): Chinese CBT-I course; English CBT-I Course

Dr. Yishan Xu’s podcast about sleep and health “Deep into Sleep“ can be subscribed on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, etc.

If you want to find a certified CBTi provider in the Unitied States, please visit our resource page.

Our clinic will start offering an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy group (MBCT), which is an evidence-based treatment for dealing with stress and anxiety.