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Sleep: Breathing exercises before bed, and for the small hours

A slower breath won’t force sleep. It gives you somewhere quieter to start from. Begin with the long read, then go where the night takes you.

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SleepBedtime, racing thoughts and the small hours.

The reading list · 4 articles

  1. 02 Racing thoughts at night When your head won’t stop talking, give it a slower rhythm to follow. Guide · 5 min
  2. 03 Waking up at 3am? A breath for getting back to sleep Don’t check the time. Hum, quietly, with your lips closed. In the moment · 5 min
  3. 04 How to fall asleep with anxiety Anxious in bed? A long, slow out-breath, no holds. Guide · 6 min
  4. 05 The military sleep method What the famous method is, and what the “2 minutes” really means. Technique · 5 min

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Breathe gently, never strain, and stop if you feel dizzy, light-headed or short of breath.