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Feb 2019
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Meditation: Reducing Anxiety and Getting...

TARA BRACH
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Meditation: Reducing Anxiety and Getting to Sleep (18 min.) - Many of us struggle with anxiety, and spend hours in bed wishing we could turn off our mind and get to sleep. This podcasted series of 3 guided meditations - 6, 12, and 18 minutes long - can help in quieting your mind, relaxing your body, and bringing peace to your heart. Each will support you in either calming yourself during the day, or drifting more easily into sleep at night.

For more resources, please visit "Community Wisdom on Sleep" at https://www.tarabrach.com/sleep/.

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