Michelle's Sanctuary

Fall asleep fast in this fantasy sleep story and talk down that will transport you to Santorini, Greece. Stroll through the volcanic village of white-washed Cycladic homes and cave houses at sunset. On a cliff above the Aegean Sea, you witness the most beautiful sunset and hear a persistent whisper, "Come to the Sea." Twilight sets in and you walk to a cove to discover a sailboat that bears your name. You take a journey out to sea and encounter a pod of mermaids who implore you to join them. You jump into the sapphire water and become a mermaid yourself. With the freedom of your new body, you are free from worldly concerns on land and swim with dolphins and mermaids beneath the moonlight. You swim to an underwater cave and fall asleep in the deep sea. It's time to dream away. Original Story, Music, and Voiceover by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway Visions LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Connect with Michelle: http://www.michellessanctuary.com TWITTER: http://twitter.com/michsanctuary INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/mich

Deep sleep awaits in this calm sleep story and talk-down that will transport you to a private catamaran in the Bay of Fundy. With a dog companion, you look to the stars and moon as the northern lights put on a show. The boat docks at Cape Forchu, where you have booked a retreat at the lightkeeper's cottage. You walk along the dunes and tidal pools that form beyond a lighthouse and take a seat to enjoy aurora borealis. You return to the cottage and sit by the fire with your pup, seeing the northern lights through the skylights and wall of windows as they return for a grand finale. You fall asleep and imagine floating across the streaks of magenta and chartreuse lights, far away from the concerns of the world. It's time to dream away. Original Story, Music, and Voiceover by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway Visions LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Connect with Michelle: http://www.michellessanctuary.com TWITTER: http://twitter.com/michsanctuary INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/michellessanctuary FACEBOOK: https://www.facebo

Tonight's sleep story and guided bedtime meditation for adults will bring you on a snowy journey in Vermont. Take in the clean smell of fresh snow during a walk through the woods. You stock up on provisions at everyone's favorite general store owned by Martha and Ike, who have been married for sixty years and are renowned for their charm and warm hospitality. You leave and take a walk around the icy blue lake then return to your cozy chalet as the snowstorm arrives. With your furry companion in tow, you prepare a comforting meal and settle by the wood stove. The power goes out and you nestle with your pet by the warm glow of the fire and fall asleep to the sound of falling snow. It's time to dream away. Original Story, Music, and Voiceover by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway Visions LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED  Connect with Michelle: http://www.michellessanctuary.com TWITTER: http://twitter.com/michsanctuary INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/michellessanctuary FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/michellessanctuary

Hugs. Cozy vibes. Fireside chats. Relax and sleep soundly in this guided sleep meditation and bedtime story for adults. Drift into the magical world of a snow globe and wander the snowy streets of a picturesque village. In this fantasy sleep vacation, you come to a historic building and enter a coffee shop. In a time when life was more normal, you feel as if you have been here before. You are surprised to find a loved one is waiting for you, seated fireside in the back of the cafe. You feel pure bliss when you reconnect and hug one another in a lasting embrace. Cozy and warm, you watch your shared memories project on the hypnotic flames of the fire as the snow continues to fall outside. Together, you venture into the storm and playfully throw snowballs on the walk to your quaint cottage. You say goodbye and then enjoy the comforts and safety of your home, curled up by the fire with your furry companion. It's time to dream away. Check out www.michellessanctuary.com for more stories and inspiration. --- Supp

Relax deeply and fall asleep fast in this fantasy sleep story set in the world of Monet. In tonight's sleep vacation, you will fall into one of his famous "Water Lilies" oil paintings. You travel to the countryside of Giverny, where Monet's whispers inspire you to explore. You land in a water lily then float on a pond in the dreamy, impressionistic scene set on the cusp of summer. Monet mysteriously appears and floats on a water lily alongside you before he hands off his paintbrush and vanishes. The paintbrush is like a magic wand. Once in your grasp, you reimagine the night as you drift among the stars. It's time to dream away. Check out www.michellessanctuary.com for more stories and inspiration. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelles-sanctuary/support

Let go of anxiety before bedtime in tonight's sleep story and guided sleep meditation. Escape to Scotland, where you walk along seaside cliffs and rolling greens hills before a rainstorm moves in. You encounter a rare capercaillie that warns of the storm and you seek refuge in a 15th castle. Greeted by your white cat named Basil and a staff member, you are explore the historic rooms as the rain pelts against the windows. From the grand ballroom to the library you have visions of past celebrations. As the night wanes on, you escape to the master suite, nestled with your cat, as the storm continues into the night. It's time to dream away. Check out www.michellessanctuary.com to learn more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelles-sanctuary/support

Relax and unwind in this calm bedtime story and meditation in the Cotswolds in winter. Among the historic limestone cottages of the English countryside, you may listen to the sound of falling rain and a thunderstorm in a the storybook village before you find refuge in a bed and breakfast for the night. Tuning in to yourself and all you desire before you cross over into a night of restorative sleep. It's time to dream away. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelles-sanctuary/support

The holidays amplify all our emotions from joy to nostalgia to grief to longing. In this season of giving, these stories submitted by listeners cover memorable acts of kindness with a five-minute meditation to help you focus on the energy of kindness, gratitude, and joy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelles-sanctuary/support

Drawing on being in the present moment, visualization, breath and counting, this meditation will help with repeated listening to help instill a sense of calm when anxiety is running high.    “You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.” - Wayne Dyer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelles-sanctuary/support

Feeling anxious? There are plenty of reasons why this could be happening. And this week's episode offers some tools in dealing with trigger-induced anxiety and general anxiety. Paired with a 10-minute meditation for anxiety. “You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.” - Wayne Dyer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelles-sanctuary/support

A 5-minute follow up and meditation that focuses on this week's theme of finding thankfulness for everything. The easy stuff and the hard stuff. For the redirection our life may take to redefine our life's purpose and enabling ourselves to feel gratitude and empowered by changing what we can and changing our attitude about what we cannot. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelles-sanctuary/support

It's easy to feel thankful when a surprise flow of cash comes your way or a great life event occurs or you find yourself on a dream vacation. But what about finding thanks in the hard stuff? The things that take a little practice in recognizing as blessings. This podcast follows through with discussing moments and obstacles in life that may give us the greatest redirection in purpose and gratitude for being alive. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelles-sanctuary/support

Following up on this week's conversation imagining your breath is your spirit, you may take 5 minutes just for yourself to unwind and connect to your breath, personifying it as you feel empowered and in control. This meditation is best listened to in a quiet, safe, place where you may listen without interruption. Do not listen to this when you are driving. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelles-sanctuary/support

Oh no, it's time to turn your attention to your breath when all you want to do is get on with it. With over three years of running Michelle's Sanctuary on YouTube, one of the most common complaints I receive is from listeners who want to skip all that breathing stuff and get to the meditation. But breath is life. And what if you were imagine your breath as your spirit? This first episode delves into a new approach to breath, to meditation, and to transforming adversity into an opportunity to grow. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelles-sanctuary/support