Healthy sleeping patterns have more to do with the quality than quantity of hours. Sleep meditation creates the conditions needed for a truly restful night. The body relaxes as the mind is settled, and all your worries are released.

Regular sleeping patterns should be no less than 7 hours a night; anything less increases the chances of developing heart disease or unhealthy diets. On the other hand, increased sleep improves self-awareness and results in making fewer errors at work, for instance. Other benefits include:

• Improve stress
• Improves mood
• Improved memory 
• Healthier eating habits

Below are some FAQs about being sleep deprived.

What is keeping people awake at night? Almost 50% of the population have experienced sleep deprivation. However, it is not because we don’t want to sleep. People cannot fall or stay asleep due to factors such as our brain-mind going into overdrive. 

What is guided meditation? Guided meditation is a form of mediation led by a teacher, in person or via audio or video. In a guided meditation, the teacher always explains all the meditation techniques.

5 Steps To Perform Sleep Meditation 

1. Your space should be quiet.
2. Close your eyes and visualise.
3. Keep your feet warm.
4. Breath slowly through your nose. This helps your body loosen up.
5. Light a candle and listen to sound healing. 

Products and audio for a soothing sleep relaxation

• White noise 
• Sound Healing 
• Scented Candles

You can listen to a spoken guided meditation on YouTube by Jason Stephenson or shorter 10-minute audio with white noise in the background here.

If you feel still that you're struggling with sleep, why not improve your wellness? After all, your sleep matters, and it is essential that you feel relaxed to begin your day.

If you live in London, there are wellness studios with classes you can attend; some are even taught in groups, so you will not feel alone. The sleep meditation classes are taught by experienced instructors who offer you expert guidance.