We all know the importance of being well rested, especially as the days draw in and less vitamin D to help energise us through the colder months. This autumn we’ve teamed up with GAIA Skincare, the natural skincare and spa brand, who are also based in the South West, for the ultimate pre-bedtime routine to elevate your slumber.
Follow their top-tips below to create the perfect evening routine, to help get you those precious 8 hours of quality sleep;
- Make sure you start winding down long before your bed time, avoid eat a heavy meal or vigorous exercise for two hours beforehand. Instead look to practice some gentle yoga or meditation to soothe, try adding a spritz of GAIA’s Sleep Spray to your yoga mat for the gentle Lavender and Vertivert aromas to elevate your experience.
- We all know the impact screens and blue light can have prior to sleep, so avoid tech for an hour before bed, and look to charge devices in another room if possible. Investing in a traditional alarm clock can stop you from sleeping in – if needed!
- If yoga isn’t your thing, opt for another calming activity before bed, whether your like to read, listen to some relaxing music or draw a bath find a ritual that works for you. Enhance the experience by soothing your senses with relaxing aromas, lighting GAIA’s Calming Candle will release Lavender, Clarry Sage and Chamomile essential oils.
- Make your bedroom an inviting, cosy place – having a dark room or using a sleep mask will help, along with ensure you’re bedding is ready for the season. Our Goose Down Duvet in 9 togs makes for a great option for the winter months, along with a cosy throw to keep extra warm
- Just before you get into bed, create a final ritual of some self-love to calm your senses before sleep. Try massaging in GAIA’s Sleep Body Butter into dry skin, or Sleep Balm into your temples for a final boost of aromatherapy, and pop on your comfiest set of pyjamas.
Prioritising sleep health and improving sleep quality will not only help you feel more energised, but can help increase your memory, life expectancy and also reduce your stress levels.
