Gia Snyder
Gia is a yoga & meditation teacher, spiritual teacher, energy healer, and musician. She has a Bachelor's degree from San Diego State University in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology. She also studied at YogaWell Institute and received a Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification. Visit LinkedIn page.
Music for Deep Sleep – How to Improve the Depth and Quality of Sleep
Whether you are struggling with a sleep disorder or simply want to improve the quality of your sleep, music can help you sleep more deeply. Several studies have shown that music can significantly improve the quality and duration of your deep sleep cycle. One study in particular showed that adults ... Read more
The Benefits of Vibrational Meditation – All You Need to Know
Vibrational meditation is a type of meditation that uses sound to promote deep relaxation. This meditation technique typically uses specific sound healing instruments, such as gongs, singing bowls, tuning forks, and even the voice, to create soothing vibrations within the body. In Tibetan, Celtic, and other ancient societies, sound was ... Read more
How to Use Tibetan Singing Bowl – 4 Techniques to Try
Tibetan singing bowls can be used to promote relaxation and healing. They are often used in sound therapy or as background music during meditation. They can also be used in vibrational meditation where you relax into the feeling of sound waves traveling through your body from the singing bowl. Tibetan ... Read more
Discovering Your ASMR Triggers and How They Affect Sleep
In the simplest terms, Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is a tingling sensation that some people experience due to certain auditory, visual, or tactile triggers. Not everyone experiences ASMR. Those who do describe it as a pleasant, blissful sensation that moves down the spine. Some people describe it as chills ... Read more
Use Lavender to Improve Your Sleep: 4 Ways to Try It
Research shows that lavender oil is one of the most effective essential oils for better sleep. One study showed that lavender oil increased the amount of deep sleep during the night for its participants. Both men and women in the study reported waking up feeling more invigorated in the morning, ... Read more
Calm Your Mind With Tibetan Meditation – How to Practice It
Tibetan meditation originates from Tibetan Buddhism. It became popularized by world-renowned Tibetan Buddhists such as the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh. Tibetan meditation focuses on the practice of “Ihag Thong.” “Ihang” means higher or superior and “thong” means view, wisdom, or vision. Therefore, it aims at achieving superior wisdom ... Read more
Sleep Meditations for Anxiety – How to Get Started
Anxiety is among the most common mental health disorders in the US and worldwide. Statistics show that over 40 million adults in the US suffer from anxiety. Aside from disrupting your day-to-day life, anxiety and stress can make it difficult to sleep. Meditation can help to manage anxiety which may ... Read more
