Sleep Guide

Your Path to Better Sleep: The Orasleep Guide 💤

When was the last time you woke up in the morning feeling absolutely full of energy?

In a hectic daily life, restful sleep often falls short – yet it is the most important foundation for our health and performance. That's precisely why we created this guide.

Here you'll find short, easy-to-understand expert tips on optimal sleeping comfort, a healthy sleep climate, and the perfect evening routine. Whether you want to relieve back pain, stop night sweats, or simply improve your sleep quality – we'll show you how.

Get comfortable and discover tips for your perfect night's rest!

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Plants in the Bedroom: The Best Houseplants for a Good Night's Sleep

Are plants in the bedroom healthy or do they steal oxygen? The best houseplants for a good night's sleep, their effect on the indoor climate, and what allergy sufferers should look out for.

Besser schlafenPerson liegt entspannt auf dem Rücken im Bett und übt progressive Muskelentspannung

Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Instructions for Better Sleep

Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation: How tensing and releasing muscles helps you fall asleep – with a complete step-by-step guide for bed.

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Sleep Mask and Earplugs: Are They Really Worth It?

Sleep masks and earplugs promise darkness and quiet at the touch of a button. When these little helpers pay off, which materials are best, and what you should look out for when using them.

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Humidity in the Bedroom: The Optimal Value for Healthy Sleep

40–60% relative humidity is considered ideal in the bedroom. What helps with air that is too dry or too humid – with measurements, a table, and practical tips.

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Meditation for Sleep: A Guide to Peaceful Nights

Meditation for falling asleep calms racing thoughts and shortens the time it takes to fall asleep. Body scan, breath meditation, and more – with step-by-step instructions for beginners.

EinschlafenRuhiges Schlafzimmer am Abend mit kleiner Geräuschmaschine auf dem Nachttisch

White noise for sleep: How sleep sounds really work

White noise, pink noise or rain sounds: Which sleep sounds really help, how they work and what you should consider regarding volume and duration.

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Ventilating the bedroom: How to ventilate correctly for a healthy sleeping environment

Ventilating instead of tilted windows: When, how often, and for how long you should air out your bedroom – for fresh air, less humidity, and better sleep.

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Chronotype lark or owl? How to find your sleep type

Are you a lark or an owl? Find out what chronotypes are, how to identify yours, and how to optimally adapt your daily routine to your natural sleep rhythm.

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Breathing Exercises for Better Sleep: 5 Techniques to Help You Fall Asleep

From the 4-7-8 method to box breathing: These five breathing exercises calm the nervous system and have been proven to help with falling asleep – with step-by-step instructions.

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Light alarm clock: Gentle awakening with simulated sunrise

How does a light alarm clock work and who can benefit from it? Everything about gentle waking with light simulation, the right settings, and what else contributes to a restful morning.

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Bedroom Blackout: How to Create Perfect Darkness for Better Sleep

Why Darkness is So Important for Good Sleep and How to Properly Black Out Your Bedroom: Curtains, Blinds, Shutters, and Clever Tips for Swiss Apartments.

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The Body Clock and Sleep: How Your Circadian Rhythm Controls Your Well-being

The internal clock controls sleep, wakefulness, and energy in a 24-hour cycle. This is how the circadian rhythm works – and with these everyday tips, you can reliably bring it into balance.

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The Perfect Evening Routine: How to Prepare Your Body and Mind for Restful Sleep

A Solid Evening Routine Is the Key to Better Sleep: Learn How Simple Rituals Can Help You Wind Down Optimally in 60 Minutes – Including a Sample Plan.

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Blue Light and Sleep: How Screens at Night Sabotage Your Sleep

Smartphones, TVs, and laptops in the evening suppress the sleep hormone melatonin and delay falling asleep. What blue light really does and what helps against it.