Benefits of Sleep Meditation (With Examples)

Everyone experienced restless nights at least once in their life. But when sleep becomes a struggle, all of our daily chores get harder to perform. Sleep meditation can help you fall asleep easier and achieve higher quality sleep.

What is sleep meditation?

Sleep meditation is a form of activity that helps you fall asleep naturally. It is a natural sleep-aid, enabling us to let go of the day, everything that has happened and all that has been said so that we can rest the mind while resting the body at the same time.

Meditation, with its global effects on body and brain functions, helps to establish body and mind harmony.

-Frontiers in neurology

Meditation tends to reduce the heart rate and slow down your breathing, increasing the likelihood of a good night’s sleep.

By engaging the parasympathetic nervous system, your body enters a natural state of calmness characterized by lowered heart rate and slower metabolic functions.

What are the benefits of sleep meditation?

Meditation has been shown to improve the quality and efficiency of sleep, how quickly you fall asleep, and how long you can stay awake during the day, particularly if you have insomnia or difficulty falling asleep.

The lack of sleep is one of the most common issues in today’s age. Sleeping less than 7 hours per night increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and poor eating habits that can lead to other chronic diseases. It can also cause short-and long-term memory troubles.

Better sleep will lower your stress levels and boost mental clarity and memory. Our immune systems are also affected by improved sleep, promoting healthy eating habits, and weight loss.

Completing sleep meditation before bed can help you fall asleep faster and you’re also likely to sleep more soundly once you sleep.

Sleep meditation expectations

While meditations will not automatically make you fall asleep, they will help your body relax and prepare for sleep. Sleep meditation can last from 5 minutes to over an hour, depending on your personal preferences. Whether you choose a guided meditation or prefer to listen to ambient sounds, there are a few tips you should consider.

• Start small
  Don’t expect yourself to be able to fully concentrate on meditation for 10-15 minutes. Simply start by choosing one of our 5-minute meditations and relaxing in the most comfortable position you can find.
• Learn what you like
  Not a fan of crickets? No problem! In your Bellabeat Wellness Coach app, you can find different meditation techniques ranging from guided meditation, breathing exercises, relaxation music, or sounds of nature, more than enough to learn what suits you best!
• Enjoy your sleep
  Once your body learns to relax and unwind, you’ll experience amazing results in the quality and the duration of your sleep. You might just find yourself waking up in the morning feeling refreshed and ready for the day!

Bellabeat sleep meditations

1. Deep Sleep

This meditation will help you quiet your mind and drift off to Dream Land to experience calmness and relaxation.
Type of meditation: Guided
Duration: 9 minutes

2. Body Scan

Aimed at helping you calm your body and mind, this meditation will help you relieve stress and anxiety.
Type of meditation: Guided
Duration: 10 minutes 

3. Sitting by the Gentle River

Sounds of nature have a replenishing and restorative effect on the body. Listening to this meditation will help you create the right atmosphere to sleep.
Type of meditation: Ambiental
Duration: 1 hour

Sleep meditations can not only help you fall asleep faster but can help you get better quality sleep. With just 5 minutes of Bellabeat sleeping meditations, you can experience all the benefits of peaceful sleep.

Try these meditation techniques with our Bellabeat Wellness Coach and enjoy their benefits on your health.