Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Meditation • 14 min

Progressive Muscle Relaxation
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If you're struggling to unwind after a long day and find yourself tossing and turning, then the "Progressive Muscle Relaxation" session offered by BetterSleep might be exactly what you need. This guided meditation is designed to help you release tension and prepare your body for a restful night's sleep. BetterSleep is a comprehensive app designed to help you improve your sleep quality through a variety of features. At its core, the app offers a wide selection of guided meditations led by experienced instructors, helping you to calm your mind and reduce stress. In addition to meditations, BetterSleep provides a library of ambient sleep sounds, such as nature sounds, white noise, and calming music, to create a soothing environment conducive to sleep. For those who enjoy storytelling, the app features sleep stories narrated in various tones and styles, perfect for gently guiding you into a state of relaxation. BetterSleep also offers personalized experiences, allowing you to tailor your sleep sessions to your specific needs and preferences. You can customize the duration of your sessions, select specific sounds or meditations, and even track your sleep patterns to gain insights into your sleep habits. This personalized approach ensures that each user can create a sleep experience that works best for them. Incorporating a sleep app into your nightly routine can offer a range of benefits. Perhaps the most significant advantage is improved sleep quality. By using features like guided meditations and sleep sounds, you can fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling more refreshed. Furthermore, sleep apps can be effective tools for reducing stress and anxiety. The guided meditations and relaxation techniques offered within the app can help calm the mind and body, alleviating the tension that often interferes with sleep. Better sleep also enhances focus and cognitive function. When you get adequate rest, your brain functions more efficiently, allowing you to concentrate better, make better decisions, and be more productive during the day. Finally, the consistent use of a sleep app can contribute to overall well-being. By improving sleep quality and reducing stress, you can experience an improvement in mood, energy levels, and overall health.

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Ryan Scott
Ryan Scott
Best sleep sounds app as far as I'm concerned. Green noise is always a great option as it is said to reduce anxiety and quiet a racing mind, add a little rain and lights out!
Katharina Yuktonis Cross
Katharina Yuktonis Cross
I just want to say that this app changed mine and my husband’s sleep life forever! We couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you for such an amazing app!
Victoria Draise
Victoria Draise
Nothing else works like this and is as accurate in my opinion! This app I have used for about four nights. Each night I have been able to calm down and become comfortable
Melanie Cook
Melanie Cook
Life saver when putting my baby to sleep! And for myself when I am so restless 👍
Dale Hudson
Dale Hudson
Loads of fantastic sounds and music, It also comes with various meditations and stories. It really is a great sleep aid as well as a good relaxation app in general.
Dana Horton
Dana Horton
Sensational, wonderful, outstanding. Just a few of the words that I would use to describe the sleep that I have been getting thanks to this app. I would recommend it to anyone that has any sort of difficulty sleeping
Shirley Emmons Howard
Shirley Emmons Howard
Honestly helped me get through some really heavy times. Grateful for this app and highly recommend the meditations to anyone struggling with insomnia, anxiety, or chronic pain.
Nancy Herby Olson
Nancy Herby Olson
Once I created the soundtrack that I found relaxing, it only took a few nights of using it to find that I fell asleep more quickly. After several months, I have found that I'll start 'hearing' it as soon as I start my bedtime routine
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Deep Brown Noise
Deep Brown Noise
White Noise
White Noise
Green Noise
Green Noise
Pink Noise
Pink Noise
River
River
Night
Night
Campfire
Campfire
Birds
Birds
Oscillating Fan
Oscillating Fan
Focus
Focus
Anxiety Healer
Anxiety Healer
Emotional Release
Emotional Release
Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Rain
Rain
Underwater
Underwater
Hypnotic Words
Hypnotic Words
Sleep Affirmations
Sleep Affirmations
Counting Sheep
Counting Sheep
Walking In Woods
Walking In Woods
Rain On Roof
Rain On Roof
Winds
Winds
Purring Cat
Purring Cat
Elvish Whispers
Elvish Whispers
Bubble Wrap
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Mute your mental chatter with the perfect mix
Select the glowing icons to mix sounds
River
River
Night
Night
Ocean
Ocean
Whale
Whale
Campfire
Campfire
Birds
Birds
Eternity
Eternity
Oscillating Fan
Oscillating Fan
Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Rain
Rain
Underwater
Underwater
Forest
Forest
Walking In Woods
Walking In Woods
Rain On Roof
Rain On Roof
Winds
Winds
Wind In Trees
Wind In Trees
Deep Brown Noise
Deep Brown Noise
White Noise
White Noise
Green Noise
Green Noise
Pink Noise
Pink Noise
Focus
Focus
Anxiety Healer
Anxiety Healer
Emotional Release
Emotional Release
Positive Vibration
Positive Vibration
Hypnotic Words
Hypnotic Words
Sleep Affirmations
Sleep Affirmations
Counting Sheep
Counting Sheep
Breathing
Breathing
Purring Cat
Purring Cat
Elvish Whispers
Elvish Whispers
Bubble Wrap
Bubble Wrap
Ear Brushing
Ear Brushing
7-day free trial, then $59.99/year