Unique Ways to Unlock Deeper Sleep Tonight 🌙
Tossing and turning, staring at the ceiling, or waking up feeling like you barely slept? We’ve all been there. Deep, restorative sleep is the cornerstone of wellness, yet it can feel elusive in our busy lives. While common advice like “avoid screens” is helpful, sometimes you need fresh, creative ideas to transform your nights. That’s why we’ve rounded up 6 unique ways to unlock deeper sleep, including some unexpected tips.
Plus, we’ll share how LUKA Wellness Hot Chocolate – our sugar-free, sleep-supporting, Australian-made treat – can become your cosy bedtime ritual. Ready to drift into dreamland? Let’s dive in!
1. Slip into Lightweight Pajamas for Cool Comfort
Why it works: Overheating is a sneaky sleep disruptor. Heavy or tight pajamas can trap heat, making you toss and turn. Lightweight, breathable pajamas keep your body temperature regulated, helping you stay cool and comfortable all night.
How to do it: Choose loose-fitting pajamas made from natural fabrics like cotton, bamboo, or linen. Look for designs with minimal seams to avoid irritation. Bonus points for fun, soothing colors like grey, cream or brown to signal relaxation to your brain.
Pro tip: Try a cooling pillowcase (like silk or bamboo) to enhance the effect. Your body will thank you!
2. Dial in the Perfect Room Temperature
Why it works: Your body’s core temperature naturally drops to initiate sleep. A room that’s too warm or too cold can disrupt this process, preventing deep sleep stages like REM.
How to do it: Set your bedroom to 16-20°C, the sweet spot for most people. Use a fan, air conditioner, or heater to maintain consistency. If you’re not sure what’s ideal for you, experiment by adjusting the thermostat by 1-2 degrees each night.
Pro tip: Pair this with breathable bedding (think cotton or linen sheets) to avoid trapping heat. A cooling mattress topper can also work wonders.
3. Castor Oil Pack on tummy
Why it works: Castor Oil packs have become all the rage of late and of course we had to try. What we didn't hear much of was the SLEEP Benefits this has. Each time we rub castor oil on our tummy at night before bed, we have the most incredibly deep sleep.
How to do it: There are plenty of castor oil packs on amazon you can purchase which are great, however make sure you are buying organic, hexane free castor oil! We personally rub on our tummy and wear old pyjamas, sip LUKA whilst waiting to absorb then go to bed but this can stain your clothes!
Pro tip: Apply on your liver area too as it has incredible detoxing effects!
4. Sip LUKA Wellness Hot Chocolate for Bedtime Bliss
Why it works: A warm, comforting drink can signal the end of the day, and LUKA Wellness Hot Chocolate takes it to the next level. This 100% natural, sugar-free blend is designed to support sleep with ingredients such as passionflower and valerian, making it a guilt-free indulgence. We ensured this was as low sugar as possible to the sugar did not disrupt your sleep (yes, those sugar snacks interrupt sleep!) and added prebiotics to work on your gut health whilst you sleep!
How to do it: About 30 minutes before bed, prepare a mug of LUKA’s Sleep Blend Hot Chocolate with your favourite milk. Sit in a cozy spot, sip slowly, and enjoy it whilst reading or watching your favourite TV Show. We enjoy ours with our husbands and kids and its the best night time routine.
LUKA’s magic touch: Fans like Sarah from Brisbane say, “LUKA’s Sleep Blend is my nightly ritual. I fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed!” It’s keto-friendly and gut-healthy, too.
Try it tonight: Grab our SLEEP BLEND with code SLEEP15 for 15% off (7 days only).
5. Use a Weighted Eye Mask for Gentle Pressure
Why it works: Unlike standard sleep masks, a weighted eye mask (lightly filled with beads or flaxseeds) applies gentle pressure to relax your facial muscles and block light completely. This mimics the calming effect of a weighted blanket but is less bulky.
How to do it: Choose a mask weighing 100-200 grams for comfort. Slip it on as you settle into bed, ensuring it fits snugly but doesn’t press too hard. Pair with earplugs if noise is an issue.
Pro tip: Chill the mask in the fridge for 10 minutes before use for an extra soothing effect, especially in warmer months–
6. Hypnosis and Somatic Music
Why it works: Hypnosis meditation and somatic music are often described as amazing to listen to while sleeping because they engage the mind and body in ways that promote deep relaxation, emotional release, and subconscious processing.
Hypnosis meditation uses soothing voices, repetitive suggestions to lower brainwave activity, guiding you into a theta state (4-8 Hz), which is associated with deep relaxation and the transition to sleep. This helps reduce stress and prepares the body for restorative rest.
How to do it: We use SPOTIFY or YOUTUBE to find ones we like and with lots of likes and set a sleep timer for 1 hour or longer and let it do its thing whilst we sleep!
If you have any PRO TIPS for us, we would love to hear them - sleep is the pillar of wellness and we love hearing tips and tricks for improved sleep!
Lots of Love
Lucy and Kate
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