How to combine movement and meditation for better sleep

Raise your hand if you’ve had a tough time sleeping in the past week. If your hand is up, you aren’t alone. 62% of adults worldwide wish they got better sleep. 

Long work schedules, family obligations, and never-ending to-do lists can make it tricky to prioritize sleep. 

And to combat this, there are endless recommendations for how you can improve your sleep quality. But at Balance, we’re all about the low-effort, high-reward steps you can take to better your life—keep reading to learn more about them.

Why combine movement with meditation for sleep?

Movement, especially gentle stretching exercises, can relieve physical tension and prepare your body for a restful night. 

And when you pair movement with meditation techniques designed specifically for sleep, you do yourself two favors. Not only are you mentally preparing for a restful evening through meditation for sleep, but you’re using gentle movement to signal to your body that it’s time to wind down.

Build your dream routine with movement and meditation for sleep

Invest in yourself by committing to a nightly wind-down routine that helps you transition from the hustle and bustle of your day to the true environment of rest you deserve.

• Start with movement: Light stretching can release physical tension and prepare your body for rest.
  
  
• Settle in for the night: Now that you’ve stretched, it’s time to get into bed. Lie down, avoiding the temptation to turn on the TV or scroll on social media.
  
  
• Focus on the present moment: Pay attention to your breath and the way your body feels as it settles in. Release the day’s stress and worries on every exhale.
  
  
• Use guided meditations: Meditation works best with a coach. That’s where we come in. Head to the Sleep tab in the Balance app for soothing meditations and sounds to suit the mood.
  
  
• Build routines: One restful night is good, but a restful month is even better. Could you imagine a restful year? Achieve it by implementing this simple routine every night.

Trust movement and meditation for the sleep you deserve

Adding movement and meditation for sleep into your evening routine can improve your sleep quality and overall well-being. Remember, you don’t need to devote hours to meditation and exercise to enjoy the benefits; just a few minutes can change your night.

At Balance, we're committed to providing accessible, effective tools and techniques to enhance your life. Download the Balance app to try our meditation for sleep practices tonight and start experiencing the profound benefits of better sleep.