There is a mindfulness meditation aspect of every EMBER™ class. While Michele and Marybeth teach a number of types of meditative practices, both are Yoga Nidra teachers and their styles are heavily influenced by this practice.
Studies on Yoga Nidra:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6134749/
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41782-022-00202-7/tables/1
Studies of iRest Yoga Nidra (a style of yoga nidra that has heavily influenced EMBER’s final relaxation) have suggested its beneficial effects for survivors of trauma. Pioneered with Gulf War veterans at Walter Reed Hospital in Maryland, the program found that participants reported notable reductions in symptoms of rage, anxiety, and emotional reactivity and a marked increase in feelings of relaxation, self awareness, self efficacy, and peace. So beneficial has it proven that it has been adopted by the US military and is regularly offered to veterans suffering symptoms of PTSD.