Creating a healthy and supportive sleep practice involves more than simply getting enough rest. It plays an important role in our energy as well as our mental, emotional, and spiritual well being. When approached intentionally, sleep can become a sacred space for restoration, insight, and spiritual connection. Here are our favorite tips for grounding and energetic practices that can be weaved into your evening routine.
Natural Rhythms Going to bed and waking up at similar times, limiting electronic exposure in the evening, and creating a calming environment signal to your body that it's safe to unwind.
Sleep Space Create an environment that feels calm, safe, and uncluttered. Reduce noise, use soft or minimal lighting, or choose bedding that is comfortable and supportive to your body. If possible, leave your electronics, including your phone, in a different room.
Salt Baths Ease into your night time routine with a warm, salt bath. Epsom salts and sea salts help you to release the day, both physically and energetically. Salts support muscle and energetic relaxation. Adding calming and releasing essential oils, such as Lavender or Palmarosa, make it more effective. If you don't have access to a bathtub, even a foot soak will help.
Aromatherapy Essential oils have natural soothing and calming properties. Our favorites to unwind are Lavender, Cedarwood, Ho Wood, Vetiver, and Bergamot. Diffuse 3-5 drops or mix with your favorite carrier oil and massage into the bottom of your feet for restful sleep. Avoid citrus and Eucalyptus essential oils as they can be stimulating. See our blog "6 Best Essential Oils for Sleep and Relaxation" for more helpful tips.
Relaxation Poses & Stretching Yoga Restorative yoga poses or gentle stretching before bed can calm an overstimulated nervous system and prepare your body for rest.
Journaling If you tend to ruminate about your day as soon as you go to bed, writing in a journal can help you process lingering thoughts, create a sense of closure, and allow your mind to settle.
Calling Back Your Energy As we move through the day, our energy is scattered through interactions, stress, and daily responsibilities. Calling back your energy before sleep can help you feel whole and grounded. Lying in bed with your eyes closed, set the intention to call back your energy using a simple statement such as, "I call back all of my energy..." You can add "from" and list people and places your energy was invested during the day such as work, stores, public transportation, school, large gatherings, television, electronics, social media, and AI.
Sound Background music can guide your body into deeper states of relaxation. Soft and gentle tones from sound vibrational instruments helps to dissolve inner noise and relax the body. Choose music and binaural beats that are 111Hz, 432Hz, Delta frequency (1-4Hz) for relaxation and Theta frequency (4-8Hz) for REM sleep. Apps such as Insight Timer or white noise machines can be played during the night.
Crystals Our favorite crystals to reduce stress and support sleep are Lepidolite, Selenite, Moonstone, Rose Quartz, and Howlite. Keep a crystal in your pillow, under your mattress, or on your nightstand. You can also grid your bedroom by placing supportive crystals in the four corners of your room or under your bed.
Moon Bathing The energy of the Full Moon offers a powerful opportunity to release, reflect, and reset before sleep. Spend time outside under the light of the full moon to reconnect with yourself and nature. Reflect on what you are ready to release and set a simple intention: "I release what no longer supports my inner peace and welcome in calm and clarity." Create moon water by filling a jar of spring water and placing it outdoors where it can absorb the moonlight. Set an intention for what you'd like the water to hold. Use this water in a warm bath before bedtime along with epsom salt, rose petals, or chamomile flowers to soothe and invite in gentle emotional release.
Dream Time Sleep can also be an opportunity to deepen your intuition and inner guidance and sometimes those messages come through in dreams. Keeping a dream journal can be beneficial. Record your dreams when you first awake, including any feelings, emotions, or knowings. Sometimes they do not make sense in the moment but over time you may find patterns emerging. Crystals such as Amethyst, Super 7, Window Fenster Skeletal Quartz, or a moon crystal carving can support dream work.
Sleep is so important to our overall well being. When you approach it with care and intention, it becomes a space for renewal, insight, and deep connection!
