Mindfulness & Sleep: Buddhist Approaches for Healthy Sleep

Mindfulness & Sleep: Buddhist Approaches for Healthy Sleep

Trouble winding down at night? Curious how Buddhist mindfulness practices can improve your sleep? Then this half-day in-person workshop at the Philadelphia Meditation Center could be of benefit to you.

When: Afternoon in-person workshop on September 28 from 1-4 PM

Where: Philadelphia Meditation Center, 8 East Eagle Road, Havertown, PA 19083

Contact information: Dr. Nalaka Gooneratne at ZjQ0OCB8IHByb3Rvbm1haWwgISBjb20=

• Individuals who are interested in improving their sleep habits and deepening their understanding of Buddhist mindfulness practices. 

• A deeper understanding of how sleep works and how to cultivate healthy sleep patterns
• Instruction in mindfulness practices in the context of improving sleep—from loving‑kindness (metta) and gratitude to breath‑awareness
• Practical tools you can use immediately for less stress and better rest
  
  

• Overview of healthy sleep and recent advances in the field of sleep medicine
• Discussion of excerpts from key Buddhist suttas and their relevance for healthy sleep
• An 80‑page “Guide to Healthy Sleep”
• Access to a complimentary app library of guided meditations for restful sleep

Featured Presenter

Dr. Nalaka Gooneratne, Sleep Disorders Physician & Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania

• Over 20 years’ clinical experience treating insomnia, sleep apnea, and cognitive effects of disrupted sleep
• NIH-funded researcher with expertise in melatonin and relaxation-based interventions
• Buddhist meditator focused on mindfulness of breathing techniques based on the Anapanasati Sutta (MN 118)
  
  

• Suggested donation: $50 (non‑refundable) to the Philadelphia Meditation Center. Waivers are available upon request.
• Your donation supports the Philadelphia Meditation Center and helps cover printing cost for your class workbook and app hosting.
  
  

Reserve your spot today—the workshop is limited to 20 participants

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