Nature-Based Meditations
Clara Starr creates this unique series of nature-based guided meditative visualizations for all age groups. The audio retreats are designed to help with relaxation and sleep.
Step into the soothing embrace of nature with Your Sleep Guru Podcast, led by the renowned sleep science coach Clara Starr. Known for her expertise in crafting immersive experiences, Clara transports listeners to the beauty of the natural world. Her passion for nature shines through in every meditation, carefully designed to release the stresses of the day and provide a restful night’s sleep.
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You gaze intently as the ship's bow effortlessly cuts through the rolling waves. Every so often, the salty spray kisses your face. Gradually, your voyage leads you to a hidden cove, concealing an ancient and extraordinary secret that awaits your discovery. Finally, with anticipation and a sense of wonder, you retreat to rest, letting your dreams merge with the excitement that lies ahead.
Clara Starr is dedicated to sharing the transformative power of nature and meditation. Through Your Sleep Guru Podcast, she has established herself as an expert in crafting immersive experiences that transport listeners to the beauty of nature. In addition, her podcast is a testament to her passion for helping others achieve better sleep and overall well-being.
Your Sleep Guru™ is free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com.
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Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
In this episode, Clara takes you on a journey to Bali, Indonesia, on the Day of Silence, also known as the Day of Nyepi. Experience the profound serenity of this sacred Hindu holiday, where the entire island comes to a halt, and people observe silence, fasting, and meditation. Picture yourself surrounded by the lush rice fields as you witness the stunning sunset, the emergence of a vibrant night sky adorned with constellations, and the breathtaking appearance of the Milky Way. Without any light pollution, you'll be captivated by the cosmic wonders above.
Immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquillity of Nyepi, slow down, appreciate life's simple joys, and connect meaningfully with the natural world. This Your Sleep Guru Podcast episode offers a unique opportunity for self-reflection and growth, allowing you to experience the serenity and wonder of Bali's Day of Silence firsthand.
Clara Starr is dedicated to sharing the transformative power of nature and meditation. Through Your Sleep Guru Podcast, she has established herself as an expert in crafting immersive experiences that transport listeners to the beauty of nature. Her podcast is a testament to her passion for helping others achieve better sleep and overall well-being.
If you have enjoyed Your Sleep Guru Podcast, please consider leaving a review and following the podcast. Being a follower will keep you updated on new episodes, and your review will be instrumental in helping others discover this podcast. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Sunday May 07, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
Welcome to the Your Sleep Guru Podcast. I am Clara, your host, and I am delighted to have you join me for this guided sleep story. This episode will transport you to the enchanting Sumba Island, Indonesia, where the wild Sandalwood horses roam. Immerse yourself in the lush green forests, the rhythmic waves, and the captivating presence of these majestic creatures as we embark on a journey of relaxation and tranquillity.
Through a blend of soothing storytelling, gentle meditation, and the calming sounds of nature, this podcast creates a peaceful environment for you to unwind and achieve a restful sleep. Close your eyes and envision the picturesque valley where the Sandalwood horses graze, their coats shimmering under the golden sunlight. Feel a deep sense of serenity as you connect with the gentle nature of these remarkable animals, creating a harmonious bond between the natural world and your inner peace. Join me as we explore the beauty of Sumba Island, and let the soothing rhythm of this guided sleep story carry you into a night of deep and rejuvenating sleep.
Clara Starr is dedicated to sharing the transformative power of nature and meditation. Through Your Sleep Guru Podcast, she has established herself as an expert in crafting immersive experiences that transport listeners to the beauty of nature. Her podcast is a testament to her passion for helping others achieve better sleep and overall well-being.
If you have enjoyed Your Sleep Guru Podcast, please consider leaving a review and following the podcast. Being a follower will keep you updated on new episodes, and your review will be instrumental in helping others discover this podcast. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Are you struggling to fall asleep or looking for a way to unwind after a hectic day? Join Clara, your guide on the Your Sleep Guru Podcast, as she takes you on a relaxing journey to rediscover the ancient eternal flame in the Egyptian desert. Through the art of storytelling, meditation, and natural sounds, Clara will help you achieve a peaceful state of mind and a restful night's sleep.
As you listen to this guided sleep story, you'll be transported to a tranquil world where you can reflect on the boundless potential of your spirit and the power it holds within you. The soothing music and calming atmosphere will help you release the stresses of the day and drift off into a blissful slumber. So sit back, relax, and let Clara guide you on a journey of serenity and tranquillity.
Clara Starr is dedicated to sharing the transformative power of nature and meditation. Through Your Sleep Guru Podcast, she has established herself as an expert in crafting immersive experiences that transport listeners to the beauty of nature. Her podcast is a testament to her passion for helping others achieve better sleep and overall well-being.
If you have enjoyed Your Sleep Guru Podcast, please consider leaving a review and following the podcast. Being a follower will keep you updated on new episodes, and your review will be instrumental in helping others discover this podcast. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Have you ever wondered what "home" truly means to you? This unique guided meditation will take you on a journey to visualise and explore your idea of home. As you travel along the path, you'll cross seven bridges, and at each one, you will let go of any unnecessary emotional baggage you may be carrying. This process will help you feel lighter and more relaxed as you reach your destination.
To start the meditation, you'll be guided through a simple breathing exercise, followed by a reflection on the meaning of "home." The experience will come to a peaceful close with the ambient sounds of house sparrows.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting, blending storytelling, natural sounds and music to help with relaxation and sleep.
If you have enjoyed Your Sleep Guru Podcast, please consider leaving a review and following the podcast. Being a follower will keep you updated on new episodes, and your review will be instrumental in helping others discover this podcast. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
This is a guided meditation for sleep based on experiencing a secret cloud forest in a remote part of Costa Rica.
Cloud forests are unique environments in tropical and subtropical regions characterized by high moisture levels and persistent cloud cover, creating a diverse array of flora and fauna. The cloud forests of Costa Rica are some of the most biodiverse places on earth, containing more than 500,000 species of plants, animals, and insects. This meditation invites you to relax and imagine yourself standing at the edge of a lush forest surrounded by misty clouds. As you move deeper into the forest, you'll experience the serene, almost ethereal quality of the surroundings. The forest is alive with the sounds of birds and animals, and the air is thick with the scent of damp earth, fresh vegetation, and hints of floral aromas. You'll be fully immersed in this moment, allowing your body to rest and drift into a peaceful sleep.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting, blending storytelling, natural sounds and music to help with relaxation and sleep.
If you have enjoyed Your Sleep Guru Podcast, please consider leaving a review and following the podcast. Being a follower will keep you updated on new episodes, and your review will be instrumental in helping others discover this podcast. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Download the Your Sleep Guru App for full access to all episodes, ad-free! Subscribing also gives you access to the Natural Healing meditation course, the Lost for Words video course, Well-Loved Quotes Videos, the monthly bonus Behind the Scenes content and the newsletter!
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Echo Springs is a sleep-inducing tale with a mindfulness exercise, drawing you into a tranquil state of mind.
Some corners of the world are so secluded and inaccessible that reaching them demands a compass, a map, and unyielding determination to persevere through the extended journey.Echo Springs is one such place, far removed from civilization, with a barren terrain so desolate that even your slightest utterance takes six hours to reverberate back to you.
The visualization begins with a basic relaxation method, culminating in the natural sounds of your encampment at Echo Springs.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ caters to those who appreciate nature and are fond of dreaming. Each episode provides an auditory getaway to a serene environment through storytelling, natural sounds, and music. The podcast is independently created and produced by Clara Starr. It is accessible through both Google Play and the Apple App Store.
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
This episode is the perfect guided visualization for anyone seeking a peaceful and restful night's sleep. First, Clara takes you on a journey through a dense forest, passing by serene lakes and traditional houses before arriving at a log cabin. As a thunderstorm rages outside, you'll feel safe and protected inside the cabin, listening to the soothing sound of raindrops tapping against the tin roof. Then, experience the magic of a moonbow, a rare and beautiful natural phenomenon, and let Clara guide you into a deep state of relaxation and tranquillity, helping you fall asleep peacefully.
The Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ caters to those who appreciate nature and are fond of dreaming. Each episode provides an auditory getaway to a serene environment through storytelling, natural sounds, and music. The podcast is independently created and produced by Clara Starr. It is accessible through both Google Play and the Apple App Store.
Please support the promotion of Your Sleep Guru Podcast by leaving a review and following the show. Your engagement encourages others to discover and enjoy the show. Thank you!
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
Are you in need of some relaxation and tranquillity? Join me, Clara, on a guided visualization of the bioluminescent sea. With five deep breaths, we'll enter a state of relaxation before journeying to a mysterious barrier island where the sea mirrors the stars above. You'll walk along the beach, listen to the sound of the waves and the calls of passing birds, and witness the sunset's magnificent colours. As night falls, we'll gather around a warm, crackling bonfire, and then you'll have the chance to immerse yourself in the glowing waters of the sea. Afterwards, you can wrap up in a cosy blanket and feel the warmth from the fire and the serenity from the experience of the sea. So, come along and let's escape into the soothing and magical world of the bioluminescent sea.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast is for nature lovers and dreamers. Each episode is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting, blending storytelling, natural sound and music to help with relaxation and sleep.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an indy podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr.
Please support the promotion of Your Sleep Guru Podcast by leaving a review and following the show. Your engagement encourages others to discover and enjoy the show. Thank you!
Your Sleep Guru™ is available on Google Play and the Apple App. Store.
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Escape to the black beach of Iceland and let your mind drift away with this soothing guided sleep story. Experience the raw power of nature as you wait out a storm and watch the winds howl outside. As the storm passes, explore the rugged terrain of the Eldraun Lava Field before reaching the iconic black beach. With its towering basalt columns and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, the black beach is a truly magical place. But be warned of the deadly sneaker waves and always respect the power of the ocean. Let the sounds of the sea and seabirds lull you into a peaceful sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Find your perfect relaxation spot, close your eyes and let your mind wander with Clara's guidance.
The sleep story begins with a simple relaxation exercise and ends with the ambient sounds from the beach.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast is for nature lovers and dreamers. Each episode is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting, blending storytelling, natural sound and music to help with relaxation and sleep.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an indy podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available on Google Play and the Apple App. Store.
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
The visualization for sleep begins with a simple breathing exercise and a reflection about water as a metaphor for life. Then embark on a magical, calming journey to the secret cenote (a sacred underground natural pool) hidden in a remote jungle of the Yucatàn. The visualization ends with soothing, ambient sounds from inside the cenote.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast is for nature lovers and dreamers. Each episode is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting, blending storytelling, natural sound and music to help with relaxation and sleep.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an indy podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available on Google Play and the Apple App. Store.
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Welcome to the 100th episode of Your Sleep Guru Podcast, "The Total Solar Eclipse, A Sleep Story Meditation". In this episode, you will experience a solar eclipse in the countryside during a warm sunny day.
As the eclipse passes and the sun's light returns, you are left with a feeling of balance and harmony, knowing that even in the darkest moments, there is always the potential for light to return.
The sleep story begins with a simple relaxation exercise and ends with the ambient sounds from the meadow on a sunny day.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast is for nature lovers and dreamers. Each episode is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting, blending storytelling, natural sound and music to help with relaxation and sleep.
Please support the promotion of Your Sleep Guru Podcast by leaving a review and following the show. Your engagement encourages others to discover and enjoy the show. Thank you!
Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an indy podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available on Google Play and the Apple App. Store.
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Welcome to a brand new episode of Your Sleep Guru Podcast, where you will experience the picturesque lavender fields of Provence in France. In this special episode, you will embark on a relaxing and calming journey designed to help you unwind and drift off into a deep, restful sleep.
As you are guided through the tranquil fields of lavender, you'll be transported to a place of serenity and peace, where the sweet aroma of lavender is the only thing that matters. The calming sound of bees buzzing, the gentle rustling of the leaves, and the soft breeze blowing through the fields create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation and sleep.
You'll be gently lulled into a state of deep relaxation, where you can release all your worries and stresses of the day. As you listen to this podcast, your mind will become clear and focused, and your body will relax, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
So, whether you're struggling with insomnia or want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life, join me on this relaxing journey through the lavender fields of Provence. The "Lavender Fields Forever" podcast episode is the perfect way to unwind and fall asleep naturally.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast is for nature lovers and dreamers. Each episode is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting, blending storytelling, natural sound and music to help with relaxation and sleep.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an indy podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr.
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Immerse yourself in the nature of an out-of-this-world place on earth. The Camargue region in France is the largest river delta in Europe. Its tidal marshes and salt ponds are home to more than 400 species of birds. Wild white horses also roam free here, and it is one of the few places in Europe where wild flamingos live.
The meditation begins with a simple body scan. Then you will experience a unique guided visualization through the river marshes, where you will discover a sense of awe and wonder at the diversity of life in this place. Finally, drift off to sleep listening to the ambient sounds of the marsh.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast is for nature lovers and dreamers. Each episode is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting, blending storytelling, natural sound and music to help with relaxation and sleep.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an indy podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr.
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
In this episode, you will visit a remote tropical island where you will rediscover a love for self. We will explore the concept of "islomania" and later stay in the artist Paul Gauguins's home. The peaceful sleep story begins with a simple relaxation exercise.
Not only will this meditation help with sleep, but it will also be a nocturnal meditation, a practice used for thousands of years to help shed light on specific parts of the unconscious, providing enlightenment in the process.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast is for nature lovers and dreamers. Each episode is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting, blending storytelling, natural sound and music to help with relaxation and sleep.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an indy podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available on Google Play and the Apple App. Store.
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Have you ever seen an ancient tree and wondered about all the historical events that occurred during its life? That makes the tree very wise indeed, right? This guided visualisation is about finding the answers you need from a wise tree such as this.
Mindfulness and meditation practice is not limited to daytime hours. Nighttime meditations have been practised for thousands of years to help shed light on the darkest parts of our subconscious and, in the process, enlighten us.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast is for nature lovers and dreamers. Each episode is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting, blending storytelling, natural sounds and music to help with relaxation and sleep.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available on Google Play and the Apple App. Store.
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
In The Book Of Wishes, you will visit the ancient castle on a heart-shaped island in the middle of a lake. Legend says that if you imagine a wish when you ring the bell in the castle's tower, your wish will come true.
Wishes or intentions are the starting point of every dream. In making a wish, you will access the creative power of manifestation, which fulfils any need, whether for health, happiness or love. A wish can't become a reality unless you acknowledge it. Only when you express your intention or wish into the depths of your subconsciousness or consciousness can it evolve and flourish.
Mindfulness and meditation practice is not limited to daytime hours. In fact, being awake is not necessary at all. Nighttime meditations have been practised for thousands of years to help shed light on the darkest parts of our unconscious and, in the process, enlighten us.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast is for nature lovers and dreamers. Each episode is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting, blending storytelling, AMSR and music to help with relaxation and sleep.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr. www.yoursleepguru.com.
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
During this sleep story, you will experience the transition from winter to spring in a remote area of the Himalayan mountains during a spiritual retreat. The sleep story begins with a simple relaxation exercise. Then, you will start your trek at a traditional inn high up in the mountains before following a narrow path winding through a snowy mountain pass. Finally, the visualization ends with the ambient natural sounds of spring high up on the Tibetan tundra.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast is for nature lovers and dreamers. Each episode is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting, blending storytelling, AMSR and music to help with relaxation and sleep.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
The sleep story begins with a simple relaxation exercise and ends with the soothing sound of a sea breeze through the palm trees on a deserted tropical island beach.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast is for nature lovers and dreamers. Each episode is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting, blending storytelling, AMSR and music to help with relaxation and sleep.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
This meditation is inspired by The Magic Carpet folk tale from “One Thousand and One Nights”. During the visualization, you will find calm, creativity and sleep as you leave your cares far behind you and fly with the wind over forests and fields through a mountain pass to a desert island.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast is for nature lovers and dreamers. Each episode is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting, blending storytelling, AMSR and music to help with relaxation and sleep.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
In this holiday special, you will travel to and experience a far-flung island in the arctic circle. The only place where the rare silver reindeer live. The sleep story begins with a simple relaxation exercise.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast is for nature lovers and dreamers. Each episode is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting, blending storytelling, AMSR and music to help with relaxation and sleep.
Download the Your Sleep Guru App for full access to all episodes, ad-free! Subscribing also gives you access to the Natural Healing meditation course, the Lost for Words video course, Well-Loved Quotes Videos, the monthly bonus Behind the Scenes content and the newsletter! See the link in the bio.
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
In this guided sleep story, you will adventure to and then explore the extraordinary Crystal Cavern. The episode begins with a simple relaxation exercise and ends with the ambient sound of the sea.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast is for nature lovers and dreamers. Each episode is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting, blending storytelling, AMSR and music to help with relaxation and sleep. Download the Your Sleep Guru App for full access to all episodes, ad-free! Subscribing also gives you access to the Natural Healing meditation course, the Lost for Words video course, Well-Loved Quotes Videos, the monthly bonus Behind the Scenes content and the newsletter! See the link in the bio.
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
There are certain times of the year that are especially difficult. The times when we keenly feel the absence of our loved ones. This guided visualization is about a field where you can imagine meeting your loved ones who are no longer here, communing with them or simply sensing their presence.
Not many people know about The Field of Dreams. But in this meditation, your heart will visit this imaginary place. A field transcending right or wrong. A field beyond physical bodies. A place beyond the dualities of life and judgement and void of conflict. A single unending field of bliss. A field where the real world melts away for a short while, where escape is possible into the place beyond our body consciousness.
This visualization is dedicated to my friend, Phil.
Download the Your Sleep Guru app. for full access to all episodes, ad-free! Subscribing also gives you access to the Natural Healing course, Behind the Scenes video content and more! Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. The nature therapy-guided meditative visualizations are for all age groups.
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
The sleep story, Drifting Down the Emerald River, is based on an experience I had rafting down a remote section of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon and spending time in the otherworldly, mystical desert region of the Canyonlands. The visualization begins with a simple relaxation exercise and ends with the ambient sound from inside the canyon at night.
Download the Your Sleep Guru app. for full access to all episodes, ad-free! Subscribing also gives you access to the Natural Healing course, Behind the Scenes video content and more! Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. The nature therapy-guided meditative visualisations are for all age groups.
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
This dreamy sleep story is based on a family friend who was a bohemian witch (a good one) who lived in a village close to the one where I grew up in Suffolk, UK. In this journey, you'll discover a magic elixir in the heart of the mysterious, mythical Elk Wood. The episode begins with a simple relaxation exercise and ends with the ambient natural sound from the old-growth forest of Elk Wood.
Download the Your Sleep Guru app. for full access to all episodes, ad-free! Subscribing also gives you access to the Natural Healing course, Behind the Scenes video content and more! Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. The nature therapy-guided meditative visualisations are for all age groups.
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
In this guided visualisation, you discover an ancient map which will lead you to the lost, faraway island of Jaco, where you'll find a fantastic place to gaze at the night sky and meditate.
The visualisation begins with a simple relaxation exercise and reflection about the ocean, then ends with the AMSR of the sea waves.
Download the Your Sleep Guru app. for full access to all episodes, ad-free! Subscribing also gives you access to the Natural Healing course, Behind the Scenes video content and more! Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. The nature therapy-guided meditative visualisations are for all age groups.
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
During this guided visualization for sleep, you will experience the beginning of autumn by walking through a wild forest. Eventually, you will end up at a prehistoric stone circle.
No one knows why the prehistoric people built stone circles. Still, it's thought they were created as a place for healing, preparation for death, or a celebration of ancestors who had passed away. But today, people gather in stone circles to celebrate the solstices. To worship, heal and connect with the earth.
Autumn is possibly my favourite time of year. I love the changing colours of the leaves, the cooler temperatures, the light, and the whispy foggy mornings. And the change of season always makes me think about the passage of time-- how quickly the year has passed and how soon the year will end. So the beginning of this relaxing guided meditation is a brief contemplation of time. The visualization ends with the AMSR of the twilight forest.
Download the Your Sleep Guru app. for full access to all episodes, ad-free! Subscribing also gives you access to the Natural Healing course, Behind the Scenes video content and more! Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. The nature therapy-guided meditative visualisations are for all age groups.
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Research shows that spending time by the ocean is excellent for your well-being. Gazing at the sea changes the frequency of our brain waves which puts us in a calm meditative state. In addition, the sound of the waves activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation. Since being by the beach has soothing natural benefits, I will attempt to bring you the next best thing with this guided visualisation of the desert Island of Shells.
The visualisation begins with a simple breathing exercise and ends with the AMSR of a desert island beach.
Download the Your Sleep Guru app. for full access to all episodes, ad-free! Subscribing also gives you access to the Natural Healing course, Behind the Scenes video content and more! Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. The nature therapy-guided meditative visualisations are for all age groups.
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Waterfalls are naturally soothing and relaxing, so I will attempt to give you the next best thing with a guided visualization of one in a tropical rainforest. During the meditation, you will also experience the ritual known as Takigyo, or waterfall meditation, practised widely in Japan. In Takigyo, the Shinto purification ritual, you cleanse the mind, body and spirit by standing underneath a mountain waterfall.
The meditation begins with a simple relaxation exercise and ends with the AMSR of the tropical waterfall.
Download the Your Sleep Guru app. for full access to all episodes, ad-free! Subscribing also gives you access to the Natural Healing course, Behind the Scenes video content and more!
Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. The nature therapy-guided meditative visualisations are for all age groups.
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
This guided visualization for sleep is about being far away from everything in a vast landscape. The meditation will begin with a simple breathing exercise and a reflection on life before embarking on your journey to a sacred, ancient place lost and hidden from time. Finally, the visualization ends with the AMSR of the lost oasis.
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Download the Your Sleep Guru app. for full access to all episodes, ad-free! Subscribing also gives you access to the Natural Healing course, Behind the Scenes video content and more!
Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. The nature therapy-guided meditative visualisations are for all age groups.
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
In the latter part of his life, the artist Monet purchased a farm outside Paris, where he spent years creating a magical masterpiece—an exotic lotus land. In the garden of Giverny, he painted and meditated for almost 30 years. Many of the canvases he made during this time depicted waterlilies with large blossoms and pads suspended as if in space in the azure water mingled with the clouds.
The guided meditation, Lotus Land, begins with a simple relaxation exercise and then journeys back in time to the colourful garden of Giverny. Here you will discover an otherworldly sense of peace. The visualisation ends with soothing ambient sounds from Monet's water lily garden.
If you need creativity or a productivity boost, I recommend you check Magic Mind out, and you can also use my discount code SLEEPGURU to get 40% off your first subscription or 20% off your first one-time purchase. This 40% off code only lasts ten days, so hurry up!
Download the Your Sleep Guru app. for full access to all episodes, ad-free! Subscribing also gives you access to the Natural Healing course, Behind the Scenes video content and more!
Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. The nature therapy-guided meditative visualisations are for all age groups.
Thank you for the episode photo, Joel Naren on Unsplash
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Join me on this guided nature immersion for sleep about the Ancient Island. The meditation will begin with a simple breathing exercise, then drift away to a distant island in the Mediterranean Sea, where you will discover long-lost ruins. Finally, the visualization ends with the AMSR of the sea.
Download the Your Sleep Guru app. for full access to all episodes, ad-free! Subscribing also gives you access to the Natural Healing course, Behind the Scenes video content and more!
Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. The nature therapy-guided meditative visualisations are for all age groups.
Thank you Shane for the episode artwork.
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Join me, Clara, on guided meditations for nature lovers to help with relaxation and sleep. Each episode is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting blending storytelling, AMSR and music.
Somewhere, beyond Tibet, in the Himalayan mountains, lies a mythical paradise of harmony and ineffable peace known as Shambala. This guided story for sleep is inspired by a dream about Shambala and the actual Taktsang Palphug Monastery perched on a cliffside in Bhutan. Visualization is a gentle but powerful meditation technique that will enable you to use your imagination to help you relax. Please practice the series in a safe, quiet place that is free from distraction.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Join me, Clara, on guided meditations for nature lovers to help with relaxation and sleep. Each episode is an audio escape into a natural environment or setting blending storytelling, AMSR and music. In this episode, you will be lulled by experiencing the AURORA BOREALIS (Northern Lights) on the snowy steppes of a faraway land.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Jacques Costeau, the famous marine biologist, sailed the seven seas for nearly half a century. During this time, he documented the extraordinary beauty of the oceans and marine life. In this relaxing visualisation, you will envision a day to yourself on board his ship, the Calypso, anchored in the bay of a remote South Pacific island. The visualisation will begin with a short history of Calypso, and then you will snorkel on a pristine tropical reef. Finally, the visualisation ends with a relaxing meditation and the ambient sound of the ship and the ocean.
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Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. Her nature therapy guided meditative visualisations are for all age groups.
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
In this guided visualisation, you will find yourself in a remote part of the savannah, immersed in rather epic nature, experiencing the rains of Africa. The visualisation begins with a simple breathing exercise and ends with the AMSR of gently falling rain.
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Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. The nature therapy guided meditative visualisations are for all age groups.
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
At just the right time of year, under the right conditions, stars in the sea mirror those above in the night sky. The guided meditation begins with a simple breathing exercise for relaxation before a uniquely immersive experience into the beautiful nature of the bioluminescent beach. Finally, the visualisation ends with the AMSR of the ocean waves and a magical beach bonfire.
Download the Your Sleep Guru app. for full access to all episodes, ad-free! Subscribing also gives you access to the Natural Healing course, Lost for Words video course, Behind the Scenes video content and more!
Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. The nature therapy guided meditative visualisations are for all age groups.
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Join me for this relaxing nature therapy guided meditation for relaxation and sleep! In this episode, you will travel to an ancient mountain village known for its onsen (hot spring) for a time-honoured bathing ritual. The episode begins with simple breathing and mindfulness exercise. Then you will wander the ancient road to the hot springs inn (or ryokan), where you will bathe in the healing waters and listen to the rain's soothing sound as you drift off to sleep.
Download the Your Sleep Guru app. for full access to all episodes, ad-free! Subscribing also gives you access to the Natural Healing course, Lost for Words video course, Behind the Scenes video content and more!
Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. The nature therapy guided meditative visualizations are for all age groups.
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
In this guided sleep story and nature immersion, you will journey to Firefly Farm, a hidden place in a forgotten corner of the countryside.
More than 2,000 species of firefly exist on every continent apart from Antarctica. Fireflies are very social and use their bioluminescent lights to communicate. But artificial lights prevent fireflies from seeing each other's flashes. So when you visit a remote place like Firefly Farm, it is very dark during the night time because there's no other light source for miles and miles.
In Your Sleep Guru Podcast™, Clara blends her creative background in broadcasting, a lifelong love of nature and a desire to help people sleep to create guided meditative visualisations.
Guided imagery is a technique to help with relaxation and decrease stress and anxiety. The recordings allow the listeners to imagine themselves in different peaceful natural landscapes. As they become absorbed in the details of the landscape, their state of relaxation will deepen.
Each story begins with a short relaxation exercise. Oneness with nature is also calming and powerful because nature provides excellent stress relief by helping the listener detach from the things that create stress or pain in the first place.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is available on Google Play and the Apple App. Store
Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr in the mountains of North Carolina. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is for entertainment only and not a replacement for consultations with a doctor or medical professional.
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Immerse yourself in the nature of an out of this world place on earth. The Camargue region in France is the largest river delta in Europe. Its tidal marshes and salt ponds are home to more than 400 species of birds. And it is one of the few places in Europe where the greater flamingo lives. Wild white horses also roam free here. The meditation begins with a simple body scan. Then experience a unique guided visualization through the river delta. Finally, drift off to sleep listening to the ambient sounds of the marsh.
Become a Your Sleep Guru Member for full access to all episodes, ad-free! Subscribing now also gives you access to the Natural Healing course, the Lost for Words video course and bonus behind the scenes content. See the link in the bio.Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. The nature therapy guided meditative visualizations are for all age groups.
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
What does home look like or feel like to you? In this unique guided meditation, you will visualise and travel to your idea of home. The journey will require you to go over seven bridges. At each bridge, you will shed different pieces of unnecessary emotional baggage, so when you reach your home, you will feel lighter and more relaxed. The meditation begins with a simple breathing exercise, a reflection on the meaning of "home", then ends with the ambient sounds of house sparrows.
Become a Your Sleep Guru Member for full access to all episodes, ad-free! Subscribing now also gives you access to the Natural Healing course, the Lost for Words video course and bonus behind the scenes content. See the link in the bio.Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. The nature therapy guided meditative visualizations are for all age groups.
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
The visualization for sleep begins with a simple breathing exercise and a reflection about water as a metaphor for life. Then embark on a magical, calming journey to the secret cenote (a sacred underground natural pool) hidden in a remote jungle of the Yucatàn. The visualization ends with soothing, ambient sounds from inside the cenote.
Become a Your Sleep Guru member for full access to all episodes! Subscribing now also gives you access to the Natural Healing Course! Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. The nature therapy guided meditative visualizations are for all age groups.
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Embark on a journey to find the healing waters that flow from the roots of the legendary tree in the middle of Cypress Island. The visualization begins with a simple breathing exercise, then a reflection exploring the concept of "flow". The visualization ends with AMSR of the ocean waves and a campfire on the beach of Cypress Island.
Become a Your Sleep Guru Member for full access to all episodes! Subscribing now also gives you access to the Natural Healing Course!
Your Sleep Guru is an independent podcast written, narrated, edited and produced by Clara Starr. The nature therapy guided meditative visualizations are for all age groups.
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
The visualization to Echo Springs is a sleep story blended with a mind-clearing practice.
Certain places in the world are so remote and off the beaten path that you need a compass and a map to locate them. Tenacity and perseverance are helpful to keep going when it seems like you might never arrive at your destination because they take a long time to reach.
Echo Springs is one of these places. So far away from anywhere. With a landscape so empty of anything that any sound you make would take six hours to echo back to you.
The visualization begins with a simple relaxing technique and ends with the ambient sounds of your camp at Echo Springs.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr. www.yoursleepguru.com.
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
In The Book Of Wishes, a sleep story for relaxation and sleep, you will visit the ancient castle on a heart-shaped island in the middle of a lake. Legend has it that if you imagine a wish when you ring the bell in the tower of the castle, your wish will come true. This guided meditation also requires you to declare your wish or intention, the starting point of every dream. In so doing, you will access the creative power of manifestation, which fulfils any need, whether for health, happiness or love. A wish can't become a reality unless you acknowledge it. Only when you express your intention or wish into the depths of your consciousness can it evolve and flourish.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr. www.yoursleepguru.com.
I'd like to thank the following sound engineers for allowing me to use their sound in this recording: Kinoton (swifts) | Freesound, Bolanoschamorro (bell) | Freesound, Jus (swan) | Freesound, Priesjensen (forest ambience) | Freesound
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
During this guided visualization, you will experience the magnificent, otherwordly landscape of the Himalayas and follow the trail to a mysterious sanctuary in the heart of a bamboo forest. The visualization begins with a simple breathing exercise and ends with the AMSR of a summer monsoon storm.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
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Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
The sleep story begins with a simple relaxation exercise and ends with the soothing sound of a sea breeze through the palm trees on a deserted island beach. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited solely by Clara Starr. You can support the podcast with ratings and kind words, subscribe to the newsletter on Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ website or share the podcast with loved ones. Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com.
Palm Trees in the Wind by Strange Acoustics
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Winter is a season of stark, beautiful contrasts. The shorter days and colder climate allow us time to slow down and reflect. Winter is also traditionally a time for storytelling. There's nothing better than a comfortable bed, a warm quilt, and a winter tale on a frosty night. The visualization will begin with a simple exercise for relaxation. Then you will experience a wintery landscape in rather an unusual way. The sleep story will end with the ambient sounds from a log cabin with a snowstorm outside.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited solely by Clara Starr. You can support the podcast with ratings and kind words, subscribe to the newsletter on Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ website or share the podcast with loved ones. Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com.
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
In this sleep story, you will sail the arctic sea on a vintage ship through a canyon of magnificent icebergs. Summer days are eternal this far North, and as a result, they have a way of all blending into one, and on this arctic summer day, the seas are calm. The visualization will begin with a simple breathing exercise and body scan for relaxation and end with the ambient noise from the interior of the ship's cabin.
Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent Podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited solely by Clara Starr. You can support the Podcast with ratings and kind words, subscribe to the newsletter on Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ website or share the Podcast with loved ones. Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com.
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
This nature-based guided meditation for relaxation and sleep is an imaginary, immersive autumnal forest bathing experience. The visualization will begin with a simple breathing exercise. Then, trample through the autumn leaves before discovering a beautiful clearing just as the sun sets. Finally, drift off to sleep with the AMSR sound of walking through the forest.
What is forest bathing? The Japanese practise something called forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku. Shinrin in Japanese means "forest," and yoku means "bath." So shinrin-yoku means bathing in the forest environment or taking in the forest through the senses. In the sleep story, you will virtually experience the sounds of nature, the scent of the leaves, the sunlight playing through the branches of the trees, the forest air. All these things will help reduce anxiety and help with a good night's sleep.
Want more of Your Sleep Guru? Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
The Colorado Plateau is a veritable layer cake of landscape wonderment. One of Mother Nature's best masterpieces! In this guided nature-based visualization, you will discover sleep and relaxation as you venture through the scenic rock canyon paradise to a hidden, hot spring. The visualization begins with a simple relaxation exercise and ends with the peaceful natural sound inside the tucked away canyon.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Photo by Tom Gainor on Unsplash
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Take the overnight train to the destination of sleep! This visualization is an imaginary train trip through a remote region of beautiful mountains in the summertime. The visualization will begin with a journey through your body to promote relaxation. A body scan is a helpful technique you can use to encourage sleep.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
This nature-based guided story for sleep is from the heart of the magical red rock landscape of the Southwest. Clouds, dream catchers, tipis and windchimes will be involved. The visualizations are detailed so the listener can lose themselves in the dreamscape and, as a result, leave behind any anxiety, tension or stress.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Discover the enchanting landscape, the natural atmosphere, relaxation and sleep in the dreamy surroundings of Yellowstone National Park. If the awe-inspiring mountain landscape of the American West, nature, geysers, and bison are among some of your favourite things, then this is the visualization for you. "The peace of nature is flowing into you as the sunshine flows into the abundant life circling you."
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
This nature-based guided visualization to help with sleep & relaxation is based on the Badlands of South Dakota & imagining the landscape before when it was a wild prairie without any roads, railways, wires or fences.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Photo by Josh Hild on Unsplash
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
We all love a starry sky on a clear night. It sparks wonder, our sense of the infinite and the idea of other worlds. It also stirs up spirits from the past held deep within our DNA, feelings that are nameless yet profound. Being on a boat at night adds another dimension to this experience. One that I highly recommend if you ever have an opportunity to experience it! During the guided visualization for sleep, stroll on a South Pacific beach before ending up on a large wooden ship moored in a bay of paradise.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
During this guided meditative sleep story, experience the gentle communion and soul realignment that can be shared when a human and a sentient being meet in the natural world——a whale of a story for a peaceful night's sleep.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
This is a guided nature-based meditative sleep story through a tropical rainforest. Experience the Pura Vida. Follow the path through a jungle to the tranquil Pacific Ocean and then relax in a unique place.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
This sleep story is based on the ruins of the ancient underwater city of Heracleion (near Alexandria in Egypt) and envisioning what it would be like to discover the lost city of Atlantis. These two concepts blend with relaxing on a dreamy desert island beach for sleep.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
Somewhere, beyond Tibet, in the Himalayan mountains, lies a mythical paradise of harmony and ineffable peace known as Shambala. This guided story for sleep is inspired by a dream about Shambala and the actual Taktsang Palphug Monastery perched on a cliffside in Bhutan. Visualization is a gentle but powerful meditation technique that will enable you to use your imagination to help you relax. Please practice the series in a safe, quiet place that is free from distraction.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
This visualization for sleep is based on a dream of discovering the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II was said to have created the Hanging Gardens in the sixth century B.C. as a gift to his wife, who was homesick for the beautiful vegetation and mountains native of her homeland.
The lush green mountain of gardens rose out of the desert landscape, tiered with terraces of exotic flowers, plants and orchards that dazzled the eyes. Fragrances wafted through the towering botanical oasis dotted with statues, stone columns and water channelled from the nearby River Euphrates.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Thank you for joining me, Clara, on Your Sleep Guru and allowing me to help you relax and fall asleep. This nature-based meditative visualization is based on a real place in northwest Ireland's untamed countryside. Join me on this ramble to a calm and soothing place (if you can stay awake long enough).
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
On this nature-based guided story for sleep, you will experience the first signs of spring in a faraway northern climate. Here you will wander through the starkly beautiful landscape to discover a place above the waterfall.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
In this episode which is a guided visualization for calm and sleep, you will experience one of the only old-growth forests in Ireland. Just a fraction remains of the native woodland that once covered Ireland from coast to coast since the ice age. In the heart of the forest, you will discover the secret treehouse.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
When you imagine Egypt, what comes to mind? The Pyramids, The Pharaohs, The River Nile? Ancient antiquities or all of the above? In this nature-based story for sleep, you will discover an out of this world place in Egypt that you may not know about.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
During this story for sleep, you will escape on a sunny break to the Island of Happiness. Sometimes sunny days may seem a long way away. The darkness is part of life, a backdrop for the stars at night, the shadow cast by a cloud on a hot summer day, the space within what you know. Darkness has a way of reminding you of the light you’ve been given on all those other days.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Have you ever thought about how the ancient natural world looked? In this visualization for relaxation and sleep, discover a pocket of the world forgotten by time. A secret plateau where trees, plants and animals thrive without any intrusion. In this secluded place, the creatures have no contact with humans, so they are without fear.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Winter is the season of stark, beautiful contrasts with shorter days of cooler weather that allow for quiet time and reflection. This meditative sleep story embodies the spirit of the season. A reindeer will pull you on a sledge through a wintery landscape. When you reach your destination, you will experience Yule at an isolated log cabin in a forest.
Yule predates the Christmas holiday by thousands of years. Linguists suggest the name Yule originates from the Anglo-Saxon word “Iul,” which means wheel and so consequently draws a link to the wheel figured in the Celtic calendar. In the Norse culture, “Jul” refers to the god, Odin, who was celebrated throughout Yule as well. Yule celebrations included bonfires, decorating with holly, mistletoe and the boughs of evergreen trees, feasts, and gift-giving.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
In this nature-based guided meditation to help with relaxation and sleep, you will discover a remote desert oasis hot spring located in the Atacama Desert of Chile. The Atacama Desert is a plateau in South America covering about fifty thousand square miles along the Pacific coast, west of the Andes Mountains. The Atacama Desert is the driest nonpolar desert in the world. It is also the largest fog desert in the world. Most of the region is sandy with rocky terrain and interspersed by salt lakes, lava flows and lava springs.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
In this relaxing sleep story, you will explore the Collector's House. Here you will discover rare seashells, fossils, pieces of amber, and butterflies. Afterwards, find peace and serenity in his garden courtyard.
Your Sleep Guru™ is available for free on Google Play and the Apple App. Store. www.yoursleepguru.com. Your Sleep Guru Podcast™ is an independent podcast written, narrated, produced, and edited by Clara Starr.
Clara Starr creates this unique series of nature-based guided meditative visualizations for all age groups. The audio retreats are designed to help with relaxation and sleep.