Tossing and turning in bed with a buzzing mind often stems from residual somatic hyper-arousal—tight shoulders, a clamped jaw, and shallow breathing. In clinical trials on Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia (MBTI) by Dr. Jason Ong and Rachel Sholtes (2010), systematically scanning and releasing tension across bodily regions reliably downregulates the autonomic nervous system, facilitating smooth entry into slow-wave delta sleep. The Gentle Sleep Body Scan Tool delivers an ultra-soothing, dim-screen audio-visual journey, guiding heavy warmth through each muscle group into restorative slumber.
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