The ASMR Lounge 5 - Practicing Mindfulness for Relaxation & Sleep [ No Speaking ]

Welcome to another episode of The ASMR Lounge, where I practice some Mindfulness by being aware and present in the moment as I focus on some simple tasks to create various pleasant sounds through delicate and gentle object exploration, in order to help the viewer relax, concentrate, calm their mind, sleep and/or hopefully experience ASMR. What is Mindfulness? It is a state of mind where one is intentionally aware and present in the moment, whether it's being aware of one's breathing at work, aware of a moment spent with family, aware of the environment on a walk, or aware of the creative flow. Mindfulness is often associated with meditation, but does not necessarily require it. It is a secular tool, not a religion or form of spirituality. Mindfulness has many benefits, such as helping one to relax or to stop ruminating. If you're interested in learning more, I suggest doing some research on the topic, just as you would with anything else. Video Timeline: 00:00:00 Candle lighting 00:02:25 Native American Style Flute improvisation (added reverb) 00:06:45 Preparing the censer - Part 1 00:08:27 Lighting a woodwick candle // 00:08:38 Woodwick background candle sounds begin here 00:09:48 Preparing the censer - Part 2 00:15:45 Lighting a white sage smudge stick 00:19:08 Miniature Japanese "Sai" (?) from Urara1966 00:22:15 Ceramic pestle & mortar with breadcrumbs // 00:28:05 Woodwick background candle sounds end here 00:32:53 Clothespin & microphone foam windscreen brushing 00:35:20 Faux feather & microphone foam windscreen brushing 00:39:25 Flickering candle flame 00:43:06 Tissue package 00:46:13 Bubble wrap 00:49:12 Candle snuffer and extinguishing the candles Channel info: Video Playlists: http://bit.ly/11VLizJ Consider becoming a supporting Patron: http://bit.ly/1EZgmNi Select audio available to listen & purchase (Please note: I've switched distributors so some audio will disappear but return in time): Spotify: http://bit.ly/1V23U60 iTunes: http://apple.co/1xIHLNd Google Play: http://bit.ly/1vPUJgF Weekly EphemRadio Podcast: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/e... Libsyn: http://ephemeralrift.libsyn.com/ The somewhat periodic Arkham Sanitarium Podcast: itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a... Libsyn: http://arkhamsanitarium.libsyn.com/ Social Media Links: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ephemeralrift1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/EphemeralRift IG: http://instagram.com/e.rift What is ASMR? In my subjective view, ASMR is 2 things: a sensation and a medium (like music for example). The sensation itself (ASMR) stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response and is the current (non-scientific) name given to the feeling characterized as a pleasurable tingling sensation felt in the head, scalp, back and other regions of the body in response to visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, and/or cognitive stimuli, such as crinkling bags, hand movements, whispering and personal attention. ASMR videos, the medium, are not only meant to help induce the sensation or "tingles", but also help provide a relaxing, calming and soothing experience for the viewer while helping to relieve their anxiety, stress, headaches, insomnia, to help those suffering with PTSD or depression, to serve as a study aid and much more. It is quite therapeutic, for both the creator and recipient, not much different than the mediums of music and painting. Many people who do not experience ASMR still enjoy the videos for their calming and sleepy affect.