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How many hours and minutes before bedtime is the best time to begin my wind down and activate the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest)?

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How many hours and minutes before bedtime is the best time to begin my wind down and activate the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest)?

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To effectively activate your parasympathetic nervous system and prepare for restful sleep, aim to start your wind-down routine 60 to 90 minutes before bedtime. This time allows you to engage in calming activities, such as reading, gentle stretching, or meditation, which can help signal your body that it’s time to relax. Establishing this consistent pre-sleep ritual can enhance the quality of your sleep and support your overall well-being.

Anar Erdene Z.

I would say 30 min. Some people do like 5 mins of meditation for faster progress. I heard some soldiers do this 1 min technique of full body scan to sleep right away.

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