I had never heard of ‘Sleep hygiene’ until last night in my trauma sensitive yoga teacher training class! Sleep hygiene refers to sleep habits like:
– Going to sleep at the same time each night
– Waking at the same time
– Being warm and comfortable
– Winding down before sleep
– Removing all tech devices from your bedroom before sleep
– Avoiding physical activity before bed
– Adopting practices that help to wind down like Yin Yoga and meditation/journaling
Sleep hygiene is about fostering healthy habits that support mental health and wellness. How interesting! And on that note, I am going to wish for you to also foster healthy sleep hygiene habits above, incorporate relaxing yin yoga and meditation habits….and I will switch off my tech devices so that I also practice what I preach!
Goodnight and sleep well! xo
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