v: Notes from the Brew Room
And breathe Ann King
This month in the Brew Room, we have been focusing on creating the optimum environment for a hazy, lazy evening— one that allows a blissful drift into good, deep, lasting sleep. The first steps are all about atmosphere and preparation. Wherever possible, follow a regular cycle of sleeping time and waking time, to enable your body to tap into its own circadian rhythm. During the eight to ten hours before bedtime, avoid further caffeine intake. Ensure your bedroom is a haven of relaxation, devoid of electronic devices with their detrimental blue light. Bring
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in a little posy of wildflowers, such as Poppy (Papaver spp.), Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), and Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), to gently and reassuringly echo the season's scents. To deepen the sensory experience, use our Hazy Lazy Spritz as a room and pillow spray, before engaging in our Calming Breathwork practice. Round off the evening by sipping All Heal Golden Milk thirty minutes before going to bed. This combination of nervine relaxants and meditative breathing is a sensory lullaby, soothing you to sleep.
