Tips And Tools For Sleeping Better

By: Alex Tyson

July 28, 2023

Poor sleep can negatively impact your hormones, exercise performance, and brain function whilst also causing weight gain and an increased risk of disease. We all know that good sleep is so beneficial for both our body and mind but sometimes getting enough sleep is easier said than done. Many of us struggle to switch off or are stressed making it harder to get to sleep and when we do eventually nod off, that sleep isn’t always that good quality sleep that ensures we’re well rested. Below are our top tips for sleeping better along with what makes infrared saunas an effective tool to help sleep.

Found—Space has been supplying top-quality saunas to Australians since 2008, making us Australia’s longest-running infrared sauna company. Our range of saunas has been created with modern living in mind. They are meticulously crafted, are Australian electrically certified and our saunas all come with cabinet, heater and electrical warranties. Here are our top tips to help you sleep:

Our Top Tips To Help You Sleep

We love to see the difference our saunas can make to people’s lives and are dedicated to improving the health & wellbeing of Australians. We’ve put together this list of tips to help you sleep so you can be well-rested with the energy and focus to be your best self.

Avoid stimulants such as alcohol, cigarettes, coffee, loud noises and stimulating tv shows later in the day.
Create a healthy & consistent pre-bed routine as this signals the mind and body that bedtime is approaching.
Do things in the evening that help you to wind down such as reading a book, listening to soothing music or doing some low-impact stretches. Relaxation exercises are also great tools to help sleep – examples include controlled breathing, mindfulness meditation, progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery.
Unplug. Avoid devices & TV screens at least 30 min before bedtime as the blue light emitted from screens disrupts your circadian rhythm, tricking your brain into thinking it’s still daytime which can suppress your body’s natural production of melatonin.
Dim the lights: When it gets dark this triggers your body to start producing melatonin (the hormone that promotes sleep). Having a completely dark room also helps to boost your melatonin levels – block-out blinds are a good idea to block out any remaining light in your room.
Exercise regularly. Research has shown that exercise helps you to fall asleep faster and also improves the quality of your sleep. Moderate aerobic exercise can also increase the amount of slow-wave sleep you get (the deep sleep that enables your mind and body to rejuvenate and recover).
Try to avoid eating close to bedtime. If your body is still digesting food this can make it hard to get to sleep and will also impact your sleep quality.

What Makes Infrared Saunas An Effective Tool To Help Sleep?

Infrared saunas are used by many people as a tool to help sleep. During an infrared sauna session, your parasympathetic nervous system gets activated. This takes us out of a stressful state and relaxes us – the perfect way to wind down at the end of the day and prepare for a good night’s sleep.

A sauna session before bed is the perfect time to disconnect from your devices too. Many choose to meditate during their sauna sessions (our saunas have bluetooth connectivity so you can listen to guided meditation, soothing music or even an audiobook). You can get all warm & cosy, inhale some calming essential oils or sip on a herbal tea all while taking in the many other benefits your infrared sauna brings (our saunas are also equipped with colour therapy lighting, which can help you wind down).