#38 A Peaceful Pause
Cool Down Meditation
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As I write this we’re in the second (and possibly not the last) heatwave of 2026 in the UK, and London is in one of the parts of the country where it’s the hottest.
Meanwhile, other parts of Europe are experiencing their hottest temperatures since records began.
Whether you’re a fan of the heat or not, staying cool in places not equipped for these kinds of temperatures can be challenging to say the least.
With that in mind, the theme of this month’s A Peaceful Pause is cooling down (with the help of some visualisation).
You could try this meditation when trying to get to sleep on hot nights, but it can be done at any time of the day.
(NB - I don’t bring you out of this meditation at the end or bring this practice to a formal close, so you can use this to to fall asleep to, or choose to remain as for long as you wish.)
Find a comfortable place to lie down or sit for your Cool Down Meditation (11mins 45secs):
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