Full Harvest Moon Meditation | Supermoon Guided Practice for Deep Relaxation and Sleep

Experience the ancient practice of moon bathing with this 10-minute guided meditation under the Full Harvest Supermoon. Join Meryl for a deeply restorative nature-inspired meditation that harnesses the moon's soothing energy to calm anxiety, release stress, and prepare your body and mind for restful sleep.In this episode, you'll be guided through a gentle moon bathing practice that can be done anywhere you feel safe under the night sky — your back porch, yard, campsite, park bench, or even by a window. Learn to absorb the moon's "life-sustaining nectar" while connecting with the cyclical nature of life and the healing power of nighttime in nature.What is Moon Bathing?Moon bathing is the practice of intentionally spending time in moonlight to absorb its cooling, calming energy. Across ancient cultures and continuing today, the moon has been honored as sacred energy — a gentle, balancing force that soothes the nervous system and reminds us of life's natural rhythms.What You'll ExperienceAncient moon bathing techniques honored across cultures for thousands of yearsMulti-sensory awareness practice engaging sight, sound, scent, and touchGrounding visualization connecting you to both earth and sky13 minutes of guided relaxation perfect for evening wind-down or bedtime1 minute of silent moon meditation for personal reflection and curiosityPerfect ForEvening relaxation and pre-sleep wind-down routinesAnyone feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or mentally exhaustedThose seeking to connect with natural cycles and lunar energyMeditation practitioners wanting to deepen their nature connectionAnyone interested in gentle, accessible outdoor mindfulness practicesLearn more and sign up for Nature's Reflection: A Meditation and Forest Bathing Retreat happening October 23 - 26 here: https://www.hambidge.org/workshop-schedule/natures-reflection-a-meditation-and-forest-bathing-retreatSign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/. Thank you to Gordon Hempton for today’s nature field recordings; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:https://soundtracker.com/https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsenThis podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, each episode provides tools like meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding to cultivate clarity and reduce stress. Listeners can also experience nature-inspired guided meditations, designed to bring peace and balance in times of distress.