The agitated nights, insomnia and night awakenings have become the daily lot of many people. Stress, ruminations, anxiety ... Our overloaded minds sometimes find it difficult to find rest. What if the solution was a simple practice accessible to everyone: meditation?
Why do we have so much trouble sleeping?
Sleep is a natural state that should come effortlessly. However, our modern lifestyles keep us away from it: blue lights of screens, professional stress, mental load ... Our brain remains in activity far too long after we have extinguished the light.
When we go to bed with a boiling mind, our body continues to produce cortisol, the stress hormone, delaying falling asleep and altering the quality of our sleep.
Meditation, a key to eating the mind and promoting falling asleep
Meditation acts as a signal sent to our brain to tell him that it is time to slow down. It activates the parasympathetic nervous system, responsible for muscle relaxation and relaxation, while reducing the production of cortisol.
Many studies have shown that meditating for a few minutes before sleeping allows:
- To calm anxiety -provoking thoughts
- To slow the heart rate
- To improve the quality of deep sleep
- To promote a more energetic and rested awakening
Thanks to a virtual reality headset, seniors are immersed in immersive and benevolent environments, while following guided and reassuring support.
How to integrate meditation into your evening routine?
The advantage of meditation is that it requires neither equipment nor prerequisites. Here is a simple routine to help you find serene nights:
- Create a ritual : cut the screens at least 30 minutes before bedtime, sift the light and sit comfortably
- Practice conscious breathing : inspire slowly through your nose, hold your breath for a few seconds, then exhale gently. Repeat this cycle several times.
- Make a guided meditation : applications or videos offer short sessions to help you relax
- Use visualization : imagine yourself in a peaceful place (a beach, a forest, a lavender field) and let your mind soak up this serenity.
- Be benevolent with yourself : if thoughts come, observe them without judgment and gently bring your attention to your breathing.
A better night, a better next day
By adopting a regular practice, even a few minutes a day, meditation becomes a precious ally to find a natural and restful sleep. It allows you to install a climate of inner peace which extends far beyond the night: less stress, more energy and a better quality of life.
Tonight, why not try some deep breaths before sleeping and observing the effect on your sleep?
