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There's a reason our bodies need eight hours of sleep - so much happens while our heads are on the pillow. From non-REM, to slow-wave, to REM sleep - find out how every stage performs a vital function.

Contemplating the inter-connectedness of our lives with others’ can open the heart to gratitude. It’s true that everyday life has many difficulties and hassles. But when we look a little more deeply into even the simplest aspect of our lives, we find that there are forces all over the world operating to benefit us.

This meditation will show you how to start each day with fresh, dynamic intentions.

In this brief educational piece by renowned sound therapist Sara Auster, you'll learn how the reverberating tones from certain instruments create a deeply immersive experience that may help relax your body and mind. Sara is the leading voice in sound bath experiences and is considered a pioneer and master of the form. She's been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, TIME, and O, The Oprah Magazine and has facilitated large-scale, site-specific sound bath experiences at iconic venues around the world.

You know screens are bad before bed, but do you know why? Find out how blue light isn't the only way these devices are getting in the way of you and your sleep.

Even if you know the benefits of meditation, actually starting can feel daunting. This brief and easygoing introduction from Jesse Israel, founder of The Big Quiet, breaks it down - and shows you how effortless starting your own practice can be.

There's no avoiding stress in life, but there's a better way to counteract it (which will also improve your sleep). In this brief educational piece, Jesse Israel, founder of The Big Quiet, shows you how meditation is the yin to stress' yang.

What is social media doing to our brains? How can we make sure smartphones don't affect our health? How do we overcome jealousy, cyberbullying and the ever present FOMO? These are some of the questions that social psychologist Aleks Krotoski addresses in this series aimed at teenagers and their parents. She delivers the latest science about screentime to help you make the right decisions about how much, or how little, to use technology in your life.

The constant rush of water over a tall Hawaiian waterfall makes it easy to imagine you're standing under a warm spray of mist as thin streamlets of water trickle down the lava face of the cliff. Unlike canned nature sounds created in a studio, renowned acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton gives you the real deal. He travels the world recording remarkable locations that capture the essence of the place itself.

Banish your inner critic! If you struggle with an inner voice that floods you with self-doubt, this short practice is for you—all of you, every part, the beautiful and the difficult. It can all be held with love.

"Recordar, Repetir e Elaborar" é o título de um texto de Freud, publicado em 1914, que trata destes três tempos essenciais da análise. Cem anos depois, como se dão estes processos frente às ambivalências do mundo contemporâneo? As experiências da memória, da ressignificação e da capacidade de sonhar (literal e metaforicamente) serão os temas desse curso, com reflexões provocadas por um dos textos seminais da psicanálise. Que tipo de futuro ou de projeto de vida são possíveis de serem construídos quando as próprias estruturas de suas fundações se encontram em xeque?

Identidade e subjetividade são conceitos amplos, com implicações ainda mais extensas sobre a vida concreta - sobretudo num momento em que tais conceitos são questionados ou reelaborados sob lentes políticas e ideológicas. O curso parte destas ideias para tratar, com base na teoria psicanalítica, como se dá essa elaboração de uma "narrativa de si" e como ela afeta, para bem e mal, nossas relações com o mundo e os outros. O que é o desejo e como ele se constitui? De que formas esse eu se fortalece ou enfraquece? Essas e outras provocações serão abordadas ao longo deste curso.

Gently place your attention on the steady low-pitched thrum of a gong, while chimes and bells add layers of tones to create a deeply relaxing and immersive sound experience. In order to get the most out of your listening experience, pioneering sound therapist Sara Auster recommends you dim the lights and lie down or sit in a comfortable position with an eye mask and a blanket, silence any alerts or notifications, and use earphones. These things allow you to completely unplug and connect with the present moment to intentionally prepare for sleep.

Hello Sleep's guided meditations are based on the techniques and practices of mindfulness meditation which have been scientifically investigated and found to help insomnia.

Dormire bene è importante. Con "Deep Sleep" sperimenterai un nuovo rituale del sonno. Il podcast Audible Original ti accompanerà ogni sera prima di dormire per quattro settimane. Imparerai a rilassarti e a lasciarti alle spalle la giornata. Per dormire meglio, senza alcuna pressione.

With a warm and welcoming voice, Bram Barouh leads you to cast a light on the many aspects of your life worthy of thanks. This kind of gratitude can shift you into a more relaxed and happier state of mind. Bram, a mindfulness educator, has a lighthearted nature and approachable wisdom that makes practicing meditation seem effortless. With his guidance, it's never been easier to take part in a moment of positive thinking.

Hello Sleep's guided meditations are based on the techniques and practices of mindfulness meditation which have been scientifically investigated and found to help insomnia.

Sometimes your body is tired when it’s time to go to sleep, but your mind continues to race with anxiety. This meditation for better sleep will help you to put aside impressions from today and worries about tomorrow. Set yourself up for a restful night by devoting a few minutes to stress relief, under the guidance of renowned meditation coach, Susan Piver.

Like soaking in a warm tub, sound baths are an immersive, full-body experience that allow you to take a break from doing and instead just be. Here, the low frequency of the crystal bowls and higher chime of the wind harp help clear the mind and ease you into a deep state of relaxation. In order to get the most out of your listening experience, pioneering sound therapist Sara Auster recommends you dim the lights and lie down or sit in a comfortable position with an eye mask and a blanket, silence any alerts or notifications, and use earphones.

If you were ever a teenage girl - or if you’ve even known a teenage girl - you may know it’s a difficult time, often riddled with insecurities, anxiety, and depression. And while adolescent boys often face similar emotions, research shows that females are more likely to be predisposed to depression. Over the course of 10 lessons, Dr. Karen Bluth offers a solution: self-compassion. She explores why self-compassion is a good thing - a resource that people can learn, put in their toolbox, and use whenever they have a challenging day or even a challenging moment.