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New Sleep Trick Goes Viral: The Relaxation Routine Promising Faster Sleep

A straightforward sleep routine, often called the ‘military sleep’ technique, is gaining traction as a quick way to fall asleep. It’s getting attention from lifestyle readers tired of restless nights.

The method groups controlled breathing, progressive muscle release and quieting the mind into a short, repeatable sequence designed to calm the body and ease the transition to sleep.

Origin stories tie the routine to military training aimed at helping service members rest in uncomfortable or chaotic environments.

Today, it’s been adapted for civilian bedside practitioners to start by slowing their breath, then methodically relax facial muscles, shoulders and arms and move the release down through the torso and legs.

The final step is mental: either imagine a tranquil scene or gently repeat a simple phrase to block intrusive thoughts and encourage mental stillness.

Doing this method for several minutes each night can reduce sleep time. Breathing slowly calms your body.

Furthermore, relaxing muscles lowers tension in the body.

Visualisation shifts your thoughts away from stress. That combination is familiar to clinicians, even if the exact ‘two-minute’ claim lacks robust scientific proof.

This sleep routine is easy to try at home, with no equipment needed; you can do it right in your bed.

Even a little improvement in falling asleep faster can make your days feel more energetic. Better sleep also helps stabilise your mood and keeps your body healthy.

However, if sleep problems persist or become severe, it’s important to see a doctor and seek help.

As a lifestyle tip, the method’s appeal lies in its simplicity and structure.

For someone juggling late-night stress, a predictable wind‑down that addresses both body and mind may make bedtime less fraught.

Try it for several weeks as part of an evening routine, and if it doesn’t help, consider pairing it with proven sleep-support habits like:

  • Consistent bedtimes,
  • Reduced evening screen time, and
  • Guided sleep meditations

Also Read: California Doctor Warns Against Sleeping Next To Your Phone

Pragati Upadhyay

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