The Quiet Center: Guided Sleep Meditation to Calm Your Gut & Nervous System

About this episode

This episode features a guided sleep meditation aimed at calming the gut and nervous system.

This immersive bedtime meditation invites you to move beyond the surface of the day and into a quiet, protected inner sanctuary—where tension softens, the breath deepens, and the body begins to feel safe again. Through gentle breathwork, a soothing body scan, and calming visualization, you’ll be guided into the heart of your inner landscape—a hidden garden within a crystalline geode—where deep rest and healing unfold naturally.If you carry stress in your belly, experience tension in your gut, or feel stuck in a state of constant alertness, this meditation is designed to support your body in shifting out of stress and into rest. By engaging the parasympathetic nervous system and bringing awareness to the enteric nervous system—the body’s “second brain”—this practice helps release stored tension and restore a sense of internal calm. It's time to dream away.Perfect for:• calming an anxious or overactive mind• soothing gut tension and digestive discomfort• nervous system regulation and stress relief• falling asleep faster and staying asleep longer• creating a peaceful, consistent bedtime routine🌙 In this meditation, you’ll experience:– gentle breath guidance to relax the body– a…

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Hotaling

Topics covered

• guided meditation
• sleep
• nervous system regulation
• stress relief
• gut health

Keywords

• sleep meditation
• breathwork
• body scan
• visualization
• stress relief
• nervous system
• gut tension
• bedtime routine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dreamaway Visions LLC

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