Sleep is essential for good health, but it’s not always easy to get enough. One way to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer is with music. Music can help you relax and drift into deep sleep faster than just laying there in the dark, which means more time spent sleeping and less stress on your body. But what kind of music should you play for a deeper sleep? And how does this work? In this blog post, we answer these questions, explain the different stages of sleep, and offer some great tips for using music as a tool to improve your slumber!
Stage One: This is the stage of sleep that we are in when our head hits the pillow. We will feel less alert and may experience a sudden jerking movement as well as slow, rolling eye movements called nystagmus. Our heart rate slows down which lowers blood pressure to decrease oxygen use by muscles. Breathing becomes slower but still rhythmic and deep; sometimes it’s possible to hear people snoring loudly from across the room! The body starts to release endorphins (the brain’s natural painkillers) for relief from physical or mental discomfort like stress or depression while cortisol levels rise- this can result in more vivid dreams than those experienced during REM stages of sleep. These could be nightmares if there was stress earlier on in the day.
Stage Two: This stage of deep sleep is characterized by an increase in slow, rolling eye movements and a decreased heart rate which causes less oxygen to be used by muscles, making you feel more relaxed. Breathing quickens but still remains deep and rhythmic while the body releases endorphins for relief from discomfort or stress with lower cortisol levels- this can result in dreams that are not as vivid as REM stages of sleep like those experienced during Stage One. If there was no physical or mental discomfort earlier on in the day then these could be pleasant dreams instead! It’s also possible to experience muscle contractions called myoclonic jerks at this point too.
Stage Three: In Stage Three, the brain starts producing alpha waves which are often seen when someone is drowsy or deep in thought. Heart rate and breathing slows down considerably with myoclonic jerks occurring more frequently than before as well. The deep sleep that’s achieved during this stage of sleep can help the body recover from physical injury, making it a good time to have a restful nap if you need one!
Stage Four: This is the final stage of deep sleep where the brain produces mainly delta waves- these are most common in infants under six months old but adults experience them too, often for brief periods after falling asleep at night. Breathing and heart rates slow even further with muscle contractions becoming very rare now while endorphins stop being produced due to lack of discomfort or stress. This deep sleep is most beneficial for physical recuperation with deep, slow breathing that can help the body heal from injury or illness.
At this point, we’ve discussed all four stages of deep sleep and how music affects each one differently; next let’s look at some practical tips to use this knowledge in your everyday life!
-To get into deep sleep faster, listen to low-volume instrumental music like classical, new age, or ambient because it mimics natural background sounds found outside (e.g., waves crashing on a beach). These are also popular choices if you’re trying out techniques such as the Empatico Method which teaches people how to control their emotions through mindful attention while listening closely to calming music.
-If you’re seeking deep sleep to help with recuperation, try playing music that has a fast tempo- this will make your body feel more energized and boost heart rate and breathing, which can stimulate deep sleep.
-If you find yourself waking up often during the night or feeling too anxious before bedtime then play calming music like classical or new age because these types of songs are associated with feelings of serenity. This can slow down the heart rate and calm muscles but still provide enough energy for deep sleep if played at low volume!
Ultimately it’s important to remember that there is no set playlist that works best across the board- different people have different needs when it comes to deep sleeping so experiment until you discover what helps put your mind and body at rest!