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Quality sleep is the foundation for a healthy life. Think about how you feel after a night of tossing and turning. More than just fatigued, you probably have higher stress, less focus, and a worse mood. And sleep deficiency is linked to several chronic health problems, too, from heart disease to depression. Experts agree that most adults need at least 7 hours of sleep every day. If you're having trouble getting that on a consistent basis, you can turn to Balance for guided support.

Numerous research studies have proven that meditation can improve sleep, and you can start experiencing the benefits of Balance's meditations for sleep tonight. At their most practical level, they'll help you fall asleep. But the long-term benefits are powerful, too:

1. Improved sleep quality: Beyond the quantity of hours you sleep, meditation can also set you up for better quality sleep. And when you enjoy truly restorative sleep, you're able to wake up with more energy the following day.
2. Reduced stress and anxiety: Falling asleep and feeling anxious don't mix very well. That's why Balance has guided meditations for sleep like Reflection that help you process and release what's on your mind, so you can feel more calm and actually drift to sleep
3. Improved mood: See how meditation can trigger the release of feel-good hormones like serotonin with our Dream Scenes Single, which settles you into a state of dream-like relaxation before helping you fall asleep.‍
4. Increased focus and concentration: While meditation is a proven way to increase your focus during the day, sleep meditations can also set you up for productivity and focus the next day by giving your mind the rest it needs to feel recharged.

Balance offers a comprehensive collection of proven techniques that can help you get your best sleep ever. From science-backed exercises to calming bedtime stories, we have something for everyone—even kids!

• Breathing exercises: Learn how to use the power of your breath to relax your body, bring your mind to the present, and fall asleep. You can try this when you wake up in the night with our Deep Breathing or Back to Sleep meditations.
• Body scans: Find ultimate relaxation with our popular Sleep Single. It's a fully guided experience that helps you release tension from your head to your toes. And for the kids—or kids at heart—we have a more playful version of this in our Sleep for Kids meditation.
• Gentle movement: After you lie down for the night, try a bit of slow, soothing movement from the comfort of your bed with our Sleep Stretch meditation. It's a great way to shake off any tightness, soreness, or restlessness before drifting off.
• Calming stories: Close your eyes and listen to a bedtime story with Balance's Sleep Journeys, which combine narration with beautiful sound effects that will transport you to a lazy river, picturesque mountaintop, scenic railroad, and beyond.