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Meditation, Sleep, and Why Evening Movement Matters

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Meditation, Sleep, and Why Evening Movement Matters

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Sleep Problems Are Often Stress Problems

Difficulty falling or staying asleep is often driven by hyperarousal rather than lack of sleep skill.

Mindfulness helps by reducing cognitive and emotional activation.

Scientific Evidence for Meditation and Sleep

A randomized controlled trial by Black and colleagues showed that mindfulness meditation improved sleep quality in older adults.

Link to the paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25686304/

Findings included:

  • Reduced insomnia symptoms
  • Improved sleep quality
  • Reduced daytime fatigue

Why Gentle Movement Helps at Night

Light movement paired with attention can downshift the nervous system without stimulating it.

This makes walking, stretching, or tidying especially effective as evening practices.

How intuno Applies This Insight

intuno offers evening meditations that:

  • Pair gentle movement with calming attention
  • Avoid over-stimulation
  • Focus on sensory grounding and breath awareness

This supports the transition from activity to rest.

Practical Takeaway

Better sleep starts before bed. How you move and attend in the evening matters.

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