Absolutely. The night sky can be just as calming and awe-inspiring as the daytime sky. You might even enjoy noticing how your experience shifts between sunlight and starlight.

Lying down helps your body relax and allows you to take in the widest, most expansive view of the sky, which supports the calming effects of panoramic vision.

No. While drifting clouds inspired the name, Cloudwatching is about connecting with the whole sky, not just the clouds. Whether it’s bright blue, softly overcast, golden at dusk, or dark and starry, every sky offers its own beauty and sense of spaciousness.

Not at all. One of the beautiful things about Cloudwatching is how simple and welcoming it is. You don’t need any background in mindfulness, yoga, or meditation. Just lie down somewhere comfortable, gaze at the sky, and let the experience unfold. Each time you Cloudwatch, it may become easier to return to that sense of calm, and you may even begin to crave it.

Yes, although it’s a different kind of meditation. Cloudwatching is an open-eye practice, where you gaze at the sky instead of closing your eyes, like in traditional meditation. There’s nothing to force or fix. As your body relaxes and your vision opens, your mind often quiets naturally. The sky invites presence, softens your edges, and helps you come home to yourself.

The Cloudwatching Method is an open-eye sky meditation that combines five key elements: resting pose, panoramic vision, natural light, awe, and comfort and safety. Together, they help calm your nervous system and lift your mood. Unlike traditional meditation, there’s no need to quiet your thoughts or close your eyes. The method does the work for you: simply step outside, lie down comfortably, and safely gaze at the vast, majestic sky. The sky becomes your meditation space, helping you reconnect with yourself and restore balance to your body, mind, and spirit.