You don’t need another app—you need your nervous system back from the glow.

This 15-minute, queer-affirming guided sleep meditation with 4-4-8 breathwork (heart-mind coherence) helps you downshift from racing thoughts to steady calm.

We’ll stack a gentle 5-4-3-2-1 grounding check-in with slow exhale breathing so your body remembers how to sleep.

Why you’re not sleeping: evening screens, late pings, and looping thoughts keep your brain on call.

What helps: dim lights, Sleep Focus/Bedtime Mode, a consistent bedtime routine, and a simple breathing cadence with a longer exhale.

✨ Quick bedtime tips:

• Dim lights + warm screen 60–90 min before bed
• Turn on Sleep Focus/Bedtime Mode (silence pings)
• Swap scrolling for a story or audiobook
• Breathe in 4 – hold 4 – out 8 for a few minutes

⏳ Timestamps

• 00:00 Hello, Seeker — setup & intention
• 01:02 Why this works (breath + grounding + routine)
• 02:54 5-4-3-2-1 grounding (with 2 deep breaths + 1 gratitude)
• 05:24 Heart-Mind Coherence (4-4-8 breathwork)
• 07:10 Centering Thought
• 07:55 Guided Meditation
• 17:55 Gentle Re-entry/Closing

Centering thought:

"Tonight, I return to a contented heart and steady breath."

Myth that feels like home. Meditations that help you settle. Maya-inspired and queer-affirming, offered with cultural respect to help you feel rooted, open, and at home in yourself.

👉🏼 Get the Aurelda Starter Bundle (3 eBooks + 22 guided meditations): https://aurelda.com/bundle/

Educational, not medical. Modify as needed; if insomnia/anxiety are severe, consult a provider.

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