Mind & Meditation

Sleep courses, meditation, relaxation and mental strategies for a quieter mind at bedtime.

Meditation for sleep and other mind-first techniques are a natural fit because racing thoughts are one of the most common reasons people say they can’t fall asleep.

Stack of smooth balanced stones, a symbol of calm and meditation — Photo: Adem Percem / Unsplash

This category covers guided sleep courses, meditation, mindfulness, breathing techniques, relaxation practices and other mind-first strategies — along with what to look for before you commit to one.

Our featured pick in this category is the Mindvalley Sleep review, a guided program aimed at people whose main obstacle is a busy mind rather than a physical one.

For background on the evidence, see NCCIH on meditation and mindfulness, or our guide on quieting a racing mind.

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