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A Simple 10-Minute Wind-Down Routine for Better Sleep

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In today’s always-on world, switching off is harder than ever. A long day can leave your mind overstimulated, your cortisol high and your body wired at the exact moment you need it calm.

The good news? You don’t need an hour-long evening ritual.
A simple 10-minute wind-down routine, done consistently, can dramatically improve your sleep quality, recovery and next-day clarity.

This guide gives you a clean, science-backed routine you can start tonight — with optional ways to enhance it using your Revora supplements.

Table of Contents

  1. Why Wind-Down Routines Work

  2. The 10-Minute Routine (Step-by-Step)

  3. How Ashwagandha Supports Better Evenings

  4. What NOT to Do Before Bed

  5. Optional Add-Ons for Even Better Sleep

  6. How to Build Consistency

  7. Final Thoughts

  8. References

1. Why Wind-Down Routines Work

Your brain and body don’t switch off instantly.
They need:

  • Lower cortisol

  • Reduced stimulation

  • Predictable cues

  • Quiet mind and relaxed breathing

A short evening ritual gives your nervous system a signal:
“The day is ending — you can slow down now.”

Research shows that even brief routines can improve:

  • Sleep latency (time to fall asleep)

  • Deep-sleep duration

  • Mood next morning

  • Recovery and resilience

  • Resting heart rate

Consistency beats length.
That’s why the 10-minute routine works.

2. The Simple 10-Minute Wind-Down Routine

Here is a clean, reliable routine backed by behavioural sleep science.

Minute 0: Lights to Warm, Low Settings

Switch to warm, dim lighting.
This reduces blue light and signals melatonin release.

Minutes 1–3: Slow Nasal Breathing

Breathe in for 4 seconds, out for 6 seconds.
Repeat 6–8 cycles.

Benefits:

  • Lowers heart rate

  • Activates parasympathetic (“rest”) state

  • Clears mental chatter

Minutes 3–6: Gentle Body Loosening

No stretching required — just release tension.

Try:

  • Slow shoulder rolls

  • Neck rotations

  • Wrist/ankle circles

This reduces “sleep blocking” tension.

Minutes 6–8: Thoughts to Paper

Write down:

  • Tomorrow’s top 1–3 priorities

  • Anything still on your mind

This prevents nighttime rumination.

Minutes 8–10: Stillness (Eyes Closed)

Sit comfortably.
Focus on your breath or a calming mental image.

Within days, your brain starts associating this with “pre-sleep mode.”

3. How Ashwagandha Supports Better Evenings

If your lifestyle involves:

  • Stress

  • Busy workdays

  • Screens

  • High stimulation

Ashwagandha can help balance cortisol and support a calmer evening rhythm.

Best timing for sleep:

  • 60–90 minutes before bed

  • Or as part of your evening routine

Your Revora formula is ideal in the evenings because it delivers:

  • 20:1 extract equivalent to 8000mg root
  • 5% withanolides

  • Premium purity

  • Clean, clinical-grade formulation

4. What NOT to Do Before Bed

Avoid these 60–90 minutes before sleep:

  • Bright overhead lighting

  • Heavy meals

  • Doom-scrolling

  • Intense conversations

  • Work emails

  • Caffeine

  • High-intensity exercise

These raise cortisol and delay melatonin release.

5. Optional Add-Ons for Even Better Sleep

These are not mandatory - but they enhance your routine.

D3 + K2 (Morning Use)

Better sleep begins during the day.
Proper Vitamin D levels support mood, circadian rhythm and recovery - making your evening wind-down smoother.

Biotin, Copper & Zinc (With Food)

Balanced micronutrients support cognitive clarity and stable daily energy - reducing evening overstimulation.

Evening magnesium (optional)

Magnesium glycinate pairs well with Ashwagandha for deeper relaxation.

6. How to Build Consistency

The key to better sleep is repeatability.

Tips:

  • Set an alarm for your wind-down time

  • Keep the routine simple

  • Do it in the same order

  • Use low lighting every evening

  • Take Ashwagandha at the same time

After 7–10 days, your body starts shifting automatically.

7. Final Thoughts

A perfect night routine doesn’t need to be complicated.
Ten minutes is enough to calm your nervous system, lower stress and prepare your mind for sleep.

Start small, stay consistent and adjust as your evenings become calmer and more predictable.

Better sleep isn’t built in hours — it’s built in habits.

8. References

  • UK Sleep Foundation

  • Journal of Sleep Research

  • Behavioural Sleep Medicine Journal

  • Complementary Therapies in Medicine

  • Nutrients Journal
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