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Do it everyday when you lie down to sleep. I don't set a timer and usually do it until at least my mind is calm (results in better sleep). I listen to my heartb
by hacker_9 9y ago
Do it everyday when you lie down to sleep. I don't set a timer and usually do it until at least my mind is calm (results in better sleep). I listen to my heartbeat in my veins in my forehead instead of breathe, which sounds harder than it is. Also at the beginning of the session it can be difficult to 'relax', so don't even try just wholly focus on listening to the heartbeat even if you need to tense, scrunch up face etc. Then as you get more into it you will relax naturally and fully.
Hard part after that is drifting off into memories, which takes experience to lessen that. Effectively you get better at observation, which leaves the unconscious free to do as it likes and it can get up to all kinds of weird stuff. I've observed it playing a racing game and controlling the car and overtaking other cars. Or sometimes it'll jump me into a lucid dream state, (where you know you are dreaming). You are never quite sure what it'll do.
- daveguy 9y agoThank you. I usually do a breathing control thing to relax as I am falling asleep, so this should be a straightforward switch. During the time when you drift from relaxed focus to memories -- try to just keep focusing on the heartbeat for a longer period of time instead?
- hacker_9 9y agoYes maintain focus on heartbeat, breathe, whatever works for you. If you drift off, just return back to your focus as soon as you notice.