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Illustration of a person practising a candle-and-breath relaxation ritual at night, gazing at a small flame while breathing slowly in a dim, calm room

Health & Sleep

November 19, 2025

The candle-and-breath ritual lowers evening stress: how paired cues deepen relaxation

Discover how a candle-and-breath ritual uses paired cues to lower evening stress, improve sleep readiness, and build a calm, repeatable nightly routine.

Illustration of a slow-evening routine with warm, dim lighting, a person reading a paper book, a cup of caffeine-free herbal tea, and slow breathing preparing the brain for rest

Health & Sleep

November 19, 2025

The slow-evening routine improves sleep quality: how gentle cues prepare the brain for rest

Discover how a slow-evening routine uses gentle cues—light, sound, breath—to prepare the brain for rest, improve sleep quality, and reduce sleep latency.