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Does sleep meditation actually work?
Struggling to fall asleep? Maybe you’re lying there analysing the day or worrying about the day ahead? Or are you so focused on trying to fall asleep that you can’t actually sleep? At one point or another, we’ve all been there. 1 in 3 Aussies are not getting their recommended 7 to 9 hours per night – and 3 in 4 of us say that lack of sleep is impacting our performance at work. Feels.
Body+Soul’s Health of the Nation survey recently revealed that having a regular sleep schedule is easier said than done, with only 29% of us going to bed an waking up at the same time each day. Which is a reflection of common vices like scrolling, socialising, alcohol and caffeine (AKA us living our best lives) all linked directly to poor sleep quality. Damn.
So, if more sleep is on your wish list for 2025, our dreamy meditation coach, Meg, breaks down why you should add sleep meditation to your nighttime routine.
So, what is sleep meditation?
Healthy, restorative sleep has more to do with the quality of your rest than the quantity of hours you’re asleep. When your mind is busy worrying about a problem, going over the details of your to-do list or anxiously anticipating a night of interrupted sleep with young children, it becomes difficult for the body to settle into the state of restfulness required to drift off to sleep.
Meditations for sleep are specific, guided experiences that help you to not only let go of the happenings of your day, but also invoke your body’s natural sleep aid, the relaxation response. This helps to quiet the mind, calm the nervous system and settle the body in preparation for a truly restful night.
Sleep meditations can be practiced either just before bedtime or during the middle of the night to help to create the internal conditions required for you to drift off with ease.
Does sleep meditation actually work?
Studies on experienced meditators have shown that a regular meditation practice improves both slow-wave sleep and REM sleep, thus improving overall sleep quality, as well as reduces the number of nighttime wakings.
Better sleep has been linked to lower levels of stress, improved mental clarity and memory, improved immune system functioning and a decrease in illnesses associated with sleep deprivation, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, depression and obesity.
Regardless of whether you’re a regular meditator or not, doing a sleep meditation before sleep can help you to fall asleep faster, sleep more soundly and stay awake longer during the day.
What types of meditations work best for sleep?
When meditating to promote sleep, it’s best to practice at the end of the night when you’re already lying down and comfortably tucked into bed. The easiest way to practice sleep meditation is to listen to a guided meditation, such as the ones we have available on the Kic app, with the knowledge that you might only hear a few minutes of the meditation before you drift to sleep.
How can I reset my sleep?
Whether you struggle to fall asleep, or you wake up throughout the night, you can reset your sleep with Kic’s 7-step sleep series. Join our meditation coach Meg and let go of your day, quiet your mind and calm your nervous system – setting you up for a restful night’s sleep.
Our soothing soundscapes, meditations & sleep stories are designed to calm your mind & help you drift off to sleep with ease. Whether you find it hard to switch off or can’t get back to sleep, our mind tracks are made for you.
