Softening Into Sleep: A Nagomu Sound Bath

"Softening Into Sleep" guides you into deep, restorative sleep through the Japanese wisdom of Nagomu, the art of softening and releasing tension. This sound bath combines original Margaret Meder composed music, gentle Jin Shin Jyutsu mudra hand hold, and the soothing vocal mantra of Nagomu. After a soft 5 minute 30 second guided meditation, the soothing ambient soundscape gently entrains your brainwaves from daytime anxiety into deep slumber. Suitable for insomnia, nighttime anxiety, bedtime relaxation, and nervous system regulation. 48 minutes.

Transcript

Welcome to softening to sleep. Settle into your favorite sleep position, Arranging your blankets comfortably. Allowing your head to sink. Into your pillow. There isn't anything you need to do now. Except simply give yourself permission. To exhale. Rest. And begin the Na Ko Mu practice. The Japanese art. Of softening. With Nagomu, We allow all tension. To melt away into a pool of warm tranquility. And we begin a Jin Shinjutsu Mudra. Take your right hand to fingertips. And rest them in your left hand. Cupping your fingertips lightly around the pad beneath your left thumb. Then take your right thumb and rest it. Over your left thumb and index finger. World. Your right hand cradles your left thumb gently. Exhale fully. Breathe in slowly. And exhale fully. Continue breathing on your own. Slowly. And fully. Allow any rhythmic pulse or movement. To arise softly in your fingertips or in your field of awareness. The movement is soothing. And softening. Softly hum or vocalize the mantra. The vibration. Through your chest and softens you. Continue cradling your thoughts. Exhaling allowing us all to be. Movement of energy. Everything. This. Namo Amida Butsu