It is nothing new if we say that the best way to sleep as a child is to go to bed relaxed and without worries, however this is not always possible. He stress of the day as well as an incorrect lifestyle -with lack of exercise and poor nutrition- means that every day more people have problems to To fall asleep.
There are many methods that experts recommend but, in these times where social networks have a high impact, a TikTok video with a US Navy technique has gone viral.
Justin Agustinwith almost two million followers on the aforementioned social network, is responsible for disseminating the simple but effective routine that uses body and mental relaxation techniques.
In a video, the physical trainer describes the technique created by the Navy Pre-Flight School to help military pilots fall asleep even sitting down, although everything is said, it requires a practice of about six weeks.
Six steps to relax
1- Relax the muscles of your faceincluding the jaw, tongue, and muscles around the eyes. Focus on your breathing.
2- Drop your shoulders and arms to relax the upper body.
3- relax your legs starting with the right thigh and let it sink into the chair or bed. Do the same with the left leg, including in both cases calf, ankle and foot.
4- breathe slowly keeping chest, arms and legs relaxed.
5- Think of something that calms you down. as a place where you feel comfortable.
6- Repeat the words ‘don’t think’ for 10 seconds to try leave blank mind.