Podcast Summary
Meditation for better sleep: Practicing meditation before bed can help improve sleep quality by releasing tension and making it easier to fall and stay asleep.
The importance of meditation, specifically before bed, for improving sleep quality. The guest, Anushka Fernanda Poli, shared a guided meditation practice to help listeners relax and release tension in their body. This technique, which involves focusing on different parts of the body and releasing tension with each breath, can be done lying down or in a comfortable seated position. By practicing this meditation regularly, you may find it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night. If you're interested in trying this meditation and other sleep-enhancing practices, consider joining Wondery Plus to access the full library of content from the 10% Happier app.
Relaxation Techniques for Better Sleep: Practicing relaxation techniques like progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing can help prepare the body for sleep and reduce tension. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes on the importance of hope as a skill.
Practicing relaxation techniques, such as progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing, can help prepare the body for sleep and reduce tension. Anushka Rege guided us through this process during the episode, encouraging listeners to focus on different parts of their body as they exhaled, allowing them to relax. Additionally, the upcoming episodes in the Mental Health Awareness Month series will focus on the importance of hope as a skill, backed by science. So, remember to practice relaxation techniques to help you unwind and get a good night's sleep, and stay tuned for more insightful discussions on hope in the coming episodes. If you're interested in listening to more of "10% Happier," you can do so ad-free by joining Wondery Plus or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership. Don't forget to fill out a short survey at Wondery.com/survey to tell us more about yourself.