Dealing with Insomnia

A woman shares that she often cannot sleep during retreats and asks if there is a way to deal with this other than medication. Rupert suggests breathing slowly and deeply, and observing how many breaths can be counted before the mind gets distracted. This exercise steadies the mind and nervous system, helping the body to relax and potentially fall asleep. He also advises lying awake as the space of awareness, allowing sensations and thoughts to pass through without resistance, until there is no concern about whether sleep comes or not.

From event 07 September - 12 October, 2024 Seven-Day Meditation Retreat at Mandali – 7 to 14 September 2024

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