Programs · Deep, Restorative Sleep

7-day programDeep, Restorative Sleep

Fall asleep without fighting your own mind

7 nights of guided practices to quiet your mind before bed and teach your nervous system that it is safe to rest.

Included in the Mindful Science membership · 7 days free · cancel anytime

Is it for you?

This program is for you if…

  • You're exhausted, but your mind starts racing the moment you lie down.
  • Your body still feels on alert when you get into bed.
  • You replay the day, or tomorrow, instead of falling asleep.
  • You've tried the usual sleep tips and still can't switch off.

In short: Deep, Restorative Sleep is a 7-day guided sleep meditation program from Mindful Science for adults who struggle to fall or stay asleep, covering breathing for sleep, progressive relaxation, binaural sounds and falling asleep without guidance. It is included in the membership with a 7-day free trial.

What you'll practice

Skills that stay with you

1

Release the tension in your body

Progressive relaxation and a guided light that travels through your body before sleep.

2

Breathe your way to sleep

Slow, heart-focused breathing that signals to your body it can rest.

3

Fall asleep on your own

A session with binaural sound and a final practice without instructions, so rest doesn't depend on a guide.

The sessions

7 days, one practice a day

Each session builds on the one before. All you need is a quiet place and a few minutes.

  • 7 guided audio sessions
  • 12 minutes per session
  • Guided by Eric Knouse Jr.
  • Phone, tablet or computer
Start day 1 free
  1. Day 1Breathe to Fall Asleep
  2. Day 2Release the Tension
  3. Day 3The Light That Relaxes
  4. Day 4Breathe Through Your Heart
  5. Day 5Gratitude and Coherence
  6. Day 6The Sound That Lulls You to Sleep
  7. Day 7Fall Asleep on Your Own

Listen to day 1 before you start

Put on your headphones and try the first minutes of the Deep, Restorative Sleep program, guided by Eric Knouse Jr.

Day 1 · Breathe to Fall Asleep
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Your guide

Eric Knouse Jr., CEO and co-founder of Mindful Science
CEO and co-founder · Voice of the English practices

Eric Knouse Jr.

Eric leads Mindful Science, the company his father, Eric Knouse Sr., started after discovering that sustained attention practice could be learned, taught and backed by neuroscience. He guides every English session in the app.

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What members say

Wonderful, an incredible help to learn so much about anxiety, negative thoughts and how my mind works.
Lidia De Maio
Since I started using the Mindful Science practices, I feel much better.
Erica Ryder Wismath
An experience that teaches you to use your mind and calm down. Excellent.
Anna Fuentes Alcuescar

Reviews from our Spanish-speaking community, translated from Spanish.

Frequently asked questions

Does sleep meditation actually help you fall asleep?

Relaxation practices like slow breathing and progressive relaxation can calm the body's stress response before bed, which many people find makes falling asleep easier. It is not a treatment for insomnia or other sleep disorders.

What breathing technique helps you fall asleep?

Slow breathing with a longer exhale is widely used to help the body shift toward rest. The program guides you through it step by step.

Do binaural beats help with sleep?

Some people find binaural sounds relaxing at bedtime, but research results are mixed. In this program they are one option alongside breathing and body relaxation.

How does the 7-day free trial work?

You create your account in the web app and get full access for 7 days. If you cancel before the trial ends, you are not charged. After that, the membership costs US$39 a year (about US$3.25 a month) or US$7.99 a month.

What's included in the membership?

All 8 guided programs, the 6-week course Regulate Your Nervous System, more than 300 guided meditations and the daily tools (breathing, journal and habits), in your browser on any device.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. You can cancel from your account at any time, and you keep access until the end of the period you paid for.

Fall asleep without fighting your own mind

Start today. One short practice a day for 7 days, free for the first 7.

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