616: How to relieve anxiety at bedtime
This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we’re talking about how to calm anxiety at bedtime and sharing our recommendations to help you get a good night's sleep.
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Notes from this week’s episode:
Things to avoid before bed
Caffeine - coffee, energy drinks etc.
Eating late and eating heavy meals in the evening
Working late
Watching dramatic TV or movies in the evening
Taking work into the bedroom
Bedtime Practices
Comfortable and cozy bedding, consider adding some weight to your bedding
Stop scrolling an hour before bed
Soak in the tub with Magnesium
Foot massage for calming the mind
Did you know that along with a soaking in a bath with magnesium and massaging your feet before going to bed can help you sleep? Rubbing sesame oil into the soles of your feet is deeply relaxing and brings all that busy head energy down through your body, leaving your head calm and trouble free and ready for peaceful rest.
Ayurveda Tips
Ayurveda - and the importance of timing for good sleep (10pm - catching the kapha wave).
Advice for calming the evening energy that provokes anxiety.
Almond milk and nutmeg bedtime drink
We created a Sleep album for calming anxiety and getting a good night’s rest, the complete collection is available on our Patreon
Stress releasing movement
Moving to relax your body
The benefits of an evening walk after dinner
Simple yoga postures - legs up the wall, child’s pose
Chi Gong - Temple Bell
Shiatsu - Patting down your body
Essential oils
Vetiver is a tall aromatic grass, the essential oil is extracted from the roots. It has a sweet, woody, earthy fragrance which helps with grounding and calming anxiety.
Ayurveda teaches that most roots are good for calming anxiety and helping us feel grounded and steady in our body.
Lavender
Rose Geranium
Lemon Balm
This episode includes one of our guided relaxations for settling into sleep. You can find the complete collection on our Patreon.
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