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Dark Hour Before Sleep
“Dark Hour Before Sleep” is a short 60-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Psychological domain. Hour before sleep: no blue light, no screens — body makes melatonin. Immediate effect: Sleep faster. It draws on Chronobiology. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.
Hour before sleep: no blue light, no screens — body makes melatonin.
Goal
Allow natural melatonin secretion by turning off blue light.
Steps
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1
Set sleep time.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Sleep faster.
Evidence base
School: Chronobiology
Founders: Charles Czeisler (2011)
Czeisler Harvard.
Keywords
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Dark Hour Before Sleep" take?
This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of "Dark Hour Before Sleep"?
Sleep faster. In the short term: Deeper sleep.
Is "Dark Hour Before Sleep" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Chronobiology (Charles Czeisler (2011)). Czeisler Harvard.
Is "Dark Hour Before Sleep" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.
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