Preview: See the loop
Sleep
The Infinite Descent
Wind down and prepare your body for deep sleep.
- Shape
- Horizontal infinity loop
- Colors
- Midnight blueVelvet violet
- Movement
- Slow 6-second breaths with Butterfly Hug shoulder taps
- Length
- About 3 min
- Brain state
- Theta and Delta
Before you begin
- Sit comfortably or lie down in bed with the lights dimmed.
- Cross your arms over your chest: right hand on your left shoulder, left hand on your right shoulder. This is the Butterfly Hug.
- Keep your eyes relaxed and your vision wide.
Stay comfortable
- Only practice where it is safe to fall asleep.
This can bring on sudden, intense drowsiness. Don't practice it while driving, operating machinery, or before you need to stay alert.
Tick the box above when you are ready.
Why it works
Soft continuous curves, cool colors and slow bilateral taps activate your vagus nerve, slowing your heart and shifting your whole body into rest-and-digest.
Best for
- Right before bed
- After a stressful day