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Sleep ritual There's nothing wrong with ritual, and both
warm milk and gentle yoga exercises are excellent sleep inducers.
But as people become more harried and stressed, insomnia becomes a greater and farther-reaching problem. Many people, once they lie down and try to relax, find their minds filled with plans, ideas and worries. Sleep disordersAnswers to your questions about Sleep Disorders and more.www.HealthySleeping.com Where there is a need, someone is always willing to invent or produce a method of filling that need. Where once a simple ritual like drinking a glass of warm milk was sufficient to send the weary off to dreamland, now we have meditation tapes, sleep masks, herbal teas and perfumed bath oils. And rituals galore. Can't sleep? Turn on the CD player and let soft music or the sound of falling rain or a rippling stream lull you to sleep. Lighting can also play a part. Lava lamps or gently pulsing light are very relaxing. Even candles flickering in the darkness can have a soporific effect. Aromatic oils - either in the bath or in a diffuser, sometimes can help you sleep. If those same oils are coupled with another excellent sleep ritual - the massage - is a great way to relax and drift off to sleep. Nature sounds, the aroma of exotic oils and the swirling lights can be used all together, singularly or in any combination. You can also choose from seven different nature sounds. Your ritual has stopped working? Maybe it's time to try a new one - or even a combination. Or, if you haven't done it yet, why not try a glass of warm milk? You should prepare yourself before you go to bed. Try to develop a habit, with which you can end the day and that gives your body a signal it can start to relax. Try to 'unwind' before you go to bed. Do something that relaxes you before sleeping; e.g. read a book, ... concentrating on your breathing might also relax you. Belly breathing exercises are a good preparation for relaxation exercises. A slow relaxing massage (e.g. head-, foot-, ...) can make you feel peaceful. |