Cosy nights deserve cosy rituals, and the way we end our day sets the tone for the way the next one starts! With both of these things in mind, we’ve curated the perfect evening wind-down routine that will set you up for the sweetest of deep sleeps, and bounce-out-of-bed energy the next day.
Turn down the lights, settle your nervous system, melt into some cosy, soft sheets, and get ready to have this routine on repeat every night.
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Step 1: Double Down on Relaxing Herbal Tea
We’ve found the ultimate wind-down brew and it comes in the form of Clemence Organics ‘Relax’ Herbal Tea. It soothes digestion, calms the nervous system, and gets your body ready to rest, what more could you want? Brew two mugs (one for each hand) and sip slowly. In a pinch we also recommend high quality peppermint tea, which is a natural muscle relaxant and will send you straight to snooze-town.
Step 2: Slip Into a Celestial Soak
Run a warm bath and drop in a generous scoop of Celestial Salts Relax Blend Magnesium Soak. The magnesium gets to work on sore muscles, while the blend of locally grown (!!!), hand-picked, organic cornflowers & lavender + essential oils bring the spa vibes. Pair it with your cuppas, maybe even a face mask (we’re currently obsessed with the Airyday Night Rain Sleep Mask), and a few daydreams about that sunny euro trip you’re dreaming of next winter.
No bath? No problemo. A foot soak will still do wonders and allow the magnesium and essential oils to work their miracle magic.
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Step 3: Move With Strala Yoga
Our all time fave yoga teacher, Tara Stiles, has an incredible app called Strala Yoga that houses hundreds & hundreds of yoga and wellness classes to suit just about any situation you might find yourself in. Even more impressively, Tara and her team release around 5 brand new classes every week, as well as hosting live sessions to foster community amongst app members.
We recommend cueing up a 20 minute Strala Yoga flow, special shoutout to the Restorative & Gentle classes, and invite your body to take part in soft, intuitive movement that’s focused on how you feel rather than how you look. It’s yoga for nervous system regulation, and you’re guaranteed to feel more relaxed and connected to yourself once 20 minutes of this tranquil practice has passed.
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Step 4: Solo Date with the Womanizer Next
Hear us out. This is absolutely part of your wellness routine (and you are more than encouraged to make it a nightly addition if you like!). Whether you’re a single gal or happily shacked up, indulging in self-love of the orgasmic variety is a sure fire way to help you develop a deeper connection to yourself (!!) and nourish your most important relationship.
We’ve been vibing, pun 100% intended, the Womanizer Next for it’s 360 degree air suction feature, 14 intensity levels, 3 climax control levels & whisper quiet performance.
It’s also waterproof, comes with 2 different sized stimulator heads, and gives you the option of an auto-pilot mode so you can choose a pre-set intensity journey for when you’ve already made too many decisions that day. #girlboss
This thing has so many features that we were almost expecting it to leave the room to go make an evening snack, a relaxing cuppa and bring it back… maybe in the next version?
To recap: orgasms before bed = better sleep, reduced stress, boosted mood, and deeper body connection. And the Womanizer Next has you 100% covered on all bases. Thank us later.
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Step 5: Lock in the Glow
Post-shower or bath, press a few drops of organic, locally-made Perception Skincare Night Oil into your skin.
This rich, nutrient-dense oil supports overnight regeneration while adding a glow that will follow you into the next day, week, month… rest of your life? It’s like an overnight multivitamin for your skin. Bonus: take a deep breath and spend some time slowly massaging it into your skin to really amplify the the mind & body benefits.
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Step 6: Blanket & Breathe
We’ve been obsessed with weighted blankets for years now, the quality of sleep you can achieve and the level of cosy that they bring is seriously unmatched. Think about the most comforting, all encompassing hug you’ve ever had, and that’s what a weighted blanket is… every night!
Here’s how to maximise the restful bedtime action:
– Freshly washed, sun-dried sheets. There’s not much better than sliding into some fresh sheets, is there? They just hit different. This step is non-negotiable.
– Doona on top of the sheets. This helps provide an extra cosy layer and additional weight once the weighted blanket is on top
– The piece de resistance, carefully place the weighted blanket on top of the doona, making sure not to have any parts hanging over the edge of the bed, otherwise it can easily slide off during the night.
– Snuggle down into your cosy slumber nest and let your whole body exhale, the gentle pressure encourages deeper relaxation and helps lower cortisol. Perfect paired with a soft lamp and the satisfaction that you are more than likely getting the best sleep you’ve ever had tonight.
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Step 7: Magnesium Mist & Melty Meditation
Right before lights out, spritz your tummy, chest & limbs with a sleep-specific magnesium spray and cue up a guided meditation (Insight Timer is our fave).
Regular magnesium oil sprays can cause irritation if they’re not diluted, so we recommend using a blend that’s diluted with spring water or aloe vera, along with essential oils, to help you doze off. Our top pick is the locally-made, Celestial Salts Magnesium Gel or the Base Collective Beauty Sleep Spray, both of which are on heavy rotation in our nightly routine.
Save this ritual for the nights you need a little extra rest & reset, or make it your new normal. You deserve to rest this well every single night.
Sweet dreams.
Be well,
xoxo
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