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As our ancestors knew, being guided by the phases of the moon can lead us to a sense of peace, harmony and connectedness to the universe. In this uplifting production, learn how to bring this ancient mystical practice to your own life to soothe your spirit from modern-day stresses. As renowned astrology writer Valerie Tejeda explains, each lunar phase is a cosmic guide for rebalancing our energies and attuning to our deepest needs. The unique power of each phase offers new opportunities for self-care, so we can refill ourselves when we feel depleted.

If you keep noticing your mind wandering, don't worry - you're already meditating. The noticing itself is part of it and a reminder that meditation is a practice and every morning is an opportunity.

If you have a few minutes to focus on breathing, then you can alleviate stress and anxiety. Science has shown that meditating for a few minutes each day can dampen your body’s “fight or flight” response to the stressors in your day.

This meditation is designed to complement the sign of Gemini. Gemini is a mutable air sign. Its energies are always-alert, inquisitive, and ready to pivot. Busy thoughts, adaptability, and the importance of breath are all inherent to it. This meditation will help you to feel more at ease within your body and mind.

Social anxiety is the perception that something is wrong with us or that we’re deficient in some way in a group setting. And unless we work hard to conceal that perceived flaw, it will be revealed, and people will judge or reject us for it.

John Stamos tells the tale of a traveling cowboy, the cowboy’s wild horse companion Chloe, and their quiet journey through an ancient forest in this Audible Sleep Story.

It’s not just you. Stress levels are at an all-time high—so much so that a recently convened panel of medical experts in the US has recommended that all adults under the age of 65 be screened for anxiety. In How to Release Anxiety, Gabby Bernstein offers simple, actionable steps for feeling better, living with more ease, and showing up for those around us. Gabby’s unusual advice: Rather than manage your anxiety, what if you befriended it? Gabby posits that what we befriend, we can ultimately be at ease with. So she invites us to get curious.

Agapi’s meditations feel like practical wisdom passed down for generations. In this short piece, she helps you focus on your breath and anchor yourself with a sense of gratitude. The ultimate goal of this meditation is to create a sense of space between you and your stress, the perfect way to wind down after a long day and welcome a night of deep, restorative sleep.

In this collection, expert Headspace mindfulness and meditation teachers guide you through seven 25-minute themed walks to help you reset, clear your mind, and feel more grounded. Each walk is rooted in mindfulness-based stress reduction and other therapeutic techniques from Headspace’s teachers and mental health clinicians.

We all want to be liked and appreciated by the people around us, but some of us may let this desire dictate our choices and behaviors in a way that can become unhealthy. In How to Stop People-Pleasing, psychology professor Dr. Wind Goodfriend examines what drives many of us to sacrifice our well-being to please others and offers guidance on how you can set healthy boundaries and start prioritizing yourself.

Think of five things you're grateful for and five things you're looking forward to today - one can even be simply the sun on your skin. Soak in these good feelings and use this frame of mind to set an intention for your day.

World-renowned sport psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais and Super Bowl-winning NFL Coach Pete Carroll, authors of Compete to Create, team up again for an intimate conversation about the psychology of sport and high performance. If you’ve ever wondered what makes Coach Carroll, known for his optimism and unconventional strategies, tick, here’s your chance to find out. In Finding Your Best, Dr. Gervais and Coach Carroll, who have worked together for almost a decade, explore some of the key tools and principles they use in their work with the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks.

This meditation is designed to complement the sign of Sagittarius. Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign represented by the archer’s bow—forever seeking and yearning. Sagittarian energies are the parts within you that seek adventure, truth, and to have direct experience with the world. This meditation will help you to tap into the expanse of your own inner landscape by simply accessing your ability to receive the present moment.

This meditation is designed to complement the sign of Capricorn. Capricorn is a cardinal earth sign that governs over time and wisdom, and it is symbolized by a mythical creature: a goat with a fishtail. This mythical creature embodies the balance between earth and water, stability and fluidity. Use this meditation to enhance and restore the balance inherent to Capricorn.

Grant yourself a short respite from the day's stress and allow one of Oprah’s favorite spiritual guides to gently take you inward. Millions rely on her disarmingly candid and life-affirming wisdom, and now meditation guru and motivational speaker Gabby Bernstein is sharing her talent here. In less than 10 minutes, this special meditation created exclusively for sleep will help you relax by guiding you to focus on your breath and imagine each part of your body completely releasing.

This meditation is designed to complement the sign of Virgo. Virgo is a highly analytic and discerning mutable earth sign. While analysis is incredibly valuable, it can lead to perfectionism, which can stand in the way of presence and progress. Part of the magic of Virgoian energies is found in ritual and embodiment. Embodied knowledge is awareness that is not just accessed through the mind, but is integrated through the heart and lives within your body. This form of awareness empowers you not just to know something, but to live in alignment with it.

Bram Barouh’s warm and welcoming voice makes practicing meditation seem effortless. And what better time to give meditation a shot than now? With Bram’s lighthearted nature and background in meditation education, it’s never been easier to take part in a moment of positive thinking. In this meditation, you’ll simply focus your mind on a person or a pet who fills your heart with love and embrace your wishes for their health, peace, and happiness. Concentrating on these bright feelings can fill you with a sense of overall well-being and calm - a wonderful mindset for sleep.

Psychologist and author of Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole Authentic Self, Dr. Thema Bryant, PhD, speaks with two women in the midst of major life transitions. Together, they explore how to move through tumultuous periods with compassion and grace—and how to embrace change, big or small.

Wind down the Douro River in Northern Spain, passing expansive farms, the green grape vines of massive vineyards, and the old and majestic city of Porto as you float along in this Audible Sleep story narrated by Eva Longoria.

Travel around a tropical island by boat with Sam, a boy on his first trip to the ocean, guided by the experienced captain Dave. In this Audible Sleep story told by John Stamos, visit the watery caves, wave at colorful sea creatures, and enjoy the sun setting on this bright, volcanic paradise.