How to Fall Asleep in 2 Minutes (Military Technique) 

This sounds like too much work. I just want to go to sleep.

Me : watching the video in x2 speed so i can sleep in 1 minute

Using this technique for my job. I am a trucker and rest is well needed, this helps a lot

I have chronic insomnia. I had brain cancer, and my brain doesn't naturally make sleep hormones, so I physically cannot sleep without use of about 5 (or more some nights) sleep aids. My average bedtime is around 4 am. I tried that, and it has helped on some particularly stubborn nights. It definitely doesn't take just two minutes for me, more like 10 or 15. It was your video I saw that got me to try it, so I appreciate it!

This technique is called Progressive Relaxation and it works! I used to use it in college when I had horrible anxiety.

I learned this technique, not for falling asleep, but for pain control. It’s effective.

This technique is the best. I couldn't sleep properly for the past 2 days but today I had a very good sleep. Haven't slept this peaceful in a while. Thanks

For those who think this is to much work : My tip is to turn on an audio clip with speech only. Be sure the clip is around 30 - 60 mins. You don’t have to do anything, you re just listening to an audioclip. What works best ? Space stuff. Try channels like Event Horizon or Cool Worlds. Make the volume so low you can hear it, but barely. Place the phone or device on which it’s playing next to your bed. On RU-vid, be sure you don’t have commercials. Turn autoplay off . Worked for me. Close your eyes and listen to it. Don’t panic if it doesn’t work within a few minutes. Good luck, hope it helps some people here.

Actually I learned that if you think of a memory instead of imagining something usually helps a lot more. You're using a different part of the brain when you're remembering a core memory rather than spending energy of creating new things. It definitely makes me fall asleep much faster

Bruh, u literally just taught me how to just actually sleep 😂

I have tried this many times. It hasn't worked even one time for me. It's one thing to have problems just for the occasional stress, but for people with true insomnia, or other sleep issues, it does nothing. I'm happy for the people it does help.

sleep paralysis has entered the chat: Edit: damm 10k likes?? Ya sum differenttt 💙

This is actually what I use when my mind is racing and I can’t sleep. It works wonderfully! Now to figure out how to stay asleep…

I'm listening. Sometimes, when lying on bed, I tense my entire body up, holding for 20 seconds, and then release, and breathe in slow, exhale slow, sometimes this helps. Sometimes I visualize a candle, with a flame, and any thoughts that arise flickers the flame, so I focus on the flame being still. And Sometimes, I'm able to entirely control my mind, from any intrusive thoughts, and fall asleep shortly after, but this doesn't work all the time - certain movies, states, life, hardships, internet, life, and life again, makes it difficult.

Agreed it definitely works for me. Nice to see it spread to others I wondered how common this was. Had a buddy in the Army tell me this while we were at JRTC and changed everything for me because I always had trouble falling asleep when I was young😊

I’ve been struggling with insomnia the past few weeks. My husband, who can be rather pushy, had me look up military techniques to falling asleep. I tried it last night and wah-lah! I slept through the night, with only one kitty-provoked wake up. But… I fell back to sleep. I got 8 hours total!

I remember doing this at yoga class. Ahh.. that 15 min sleep felt like 7hrs of sleep. You feel super energized after this.

I’ve been practicing this technique for well over 30 + years, even to this day, now that I’ve retired from the Military. It has helped tremendously in those times of war, but as I transferred back into civilian life. There are many stresses in life that are not associated with the high stresses, and demands of military life. But there are associations of stress that build up, even in civilian settings. This is a very good technique 😇🙏👍

When I start having thoughts that keep me awake at night I think no not now, not now. I put those thoughts away for the night knowing that they are not more important than my health. Like the songs say what will be will be but I will not let it bother me tonight. Telling those thoughts to go away really works don't let them control your life or make you sick. Just tell them to go away.

Thanks, I'll give this a go. I don't get home from work until 11pm, which makes it difficult for me to relax & go sleep at night.

I'm using a similar technique, but in the morning to stop me from waking up and going to work. Works every time.

I was taught this technique back in late 1986 or early 87 by a nurse from the hospital where my son was about to be born. It works!❤

It's 'yoga nidra' i didn't know so many people (10m+) not know this. Its fairly common for any yoga practitioner. If thats the case then i think, other ways of curing hypertension and depression may also be very useful for anyone who hasn't started yoga. Good luck exploring more, hope people in need get there.

Did that at aerobics back in 1985 and always remembered the calming feeling.

2 a.m. here so the timming is perfect!

*I'm in the military and they told us to do all of this but instead of "dont think" you count from 1 to 10 repeatedly, or whatever numbers you want just making sure it's a natural flow and it really works*

This is literally what i do on nights i have bad anxiety and it works like a charm. I had no idea it was an actual technique. I imagine i’m on a beach after relaxing all my muscles

My sincere thanks for sharing it.

What I learned before was to also tense all your muscles up and then slowly let go and relax as much as you can, focusing on specific areas part by part from head to toe.

Great! Now please tell the technique of how to not feel sleepy when you're studying or how to concentrate your mind when you try to study 😢

Thank you,I'll give it a try for sure !

Thank you so much! ❤

It's important to be persistent with practice. I personally feel stressed when I try to fall asleep, I worry I won't be able to do so. But, with having a clear cut goal like this, I can think that even if I can't fall asleep, I will improve my skill to do so in the future. Which relaxes me, I hope it can for you too!

I showed this to my grandma and she hasn’t woken up in like 2 days. Maybe it’s the good sleep. 💯 Recommended technique

i used to have nightmares as a kid and would be too anxious to fall asleep because of it. i was told about this technique and it really helped! 20+ years later and i still do it when im restless or anxious

Thank you. Lately I need all the help i can get. Will try this tonight.

As a gunner in a tank, I learned this method in the army. It is called *Progressive muscle relaxation according to Edmund Jacobson (PMR)* Every minute that a soldier has nothing to do he should rest, you never know when you will get to sleep next. And the body also gets used to these power naps and is as well rested as possible. My wife always wonders how I can fall asleep so quickly, but anyone who has slept in the turret of a moving tank with the steel helmet banging to all sides will no longer have trouble falling asleep in regular circumstances. This exercise also helps later with PTSD, which unfortunately affects many soldiers. Depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, etc. Just give it a try.

I learned to do something similar in high school. When I worked do residential care for teens with mental health issues - there was a kid who hadn't had a good night of sleep in years (like barely more than 3 hours) due to extreme anxiety. Walked him through a meditation similar to this technique and he was out in minutes. Did it two nights in a row and slept through both nights. He was doing it on his own in two weeks, with only the occasional sleep issue from there.

If this works I’ll be very happy. I’ve suffered from insomnia for years through having terrible Anxiety issues with Depression to go on top. Will edit and update. Looking forward to trying it.

I knew it long ago but Ithe problems during my life made me forget even to laugh at nothing. Thanks for reminding me. I haven't had a night sleep for years. I always watch 7 or 8 am with squared eyes.

For anyone interested, I started trying this about a week ago and already I have a lot more success sleeping faster and better. If I had to guess, it takes me like 5-10 minutes to fall asleep, and some nights I just won't be able to do it because I can't control distractions, but this is still MUCH better than what I had before, where it took me an hour to sleep and constantly wake up through the night,

My therapist recommended this when i had insomnia from my depression. I felt myself drifting off, got so excitednthat it was working and woke myself back up 😅😂

it is true and i deal with apnea now but still use it as long as your head is not too tilted back or too crooked forward leave palms down no propped arms or legs and focus on breathing you will be calm and calm mellow also for anxiety PTSD hold one nostril closed shut breathe in then let the air out of the opposite nostril and it is a sure fire way to relax you no meds needed

Thanks a lot I'm 12 years old and by learning this will help me to sleep with comfort and chill manners thank you.

As a chronic insomniac I was very skeptical about this, but it actually worked! I am 1000% grateful to you for posting this! 👍

It works even better if you flex and hold the muscles for a few seconds and *then* relax them - if you’re already tense from stress it’s not so easy to just relax your body because you can’t feel the tension unless you use each muscle group. Also, this exercise in itself empties the mind and I’d usually be asleep before finishing. You adapt, and pretty soon you’re taking power-naps in trees and on rock, anywhere your body was stationary for more than two minutes - especially if you had a Bergen on to lean against, or back to back with a buddy.

Thanks! Now I can finally

Tommorow is Eid and I'm using this to fall asleep bcuz I can't sleep. Too excited..

If you wanna know how to fall asleep almsot instantly: stay up until 4 am to where your body is so tired you fall asleep fast, definitely a very healthy way totally

thanks for the video and tips

I learned this technique from a Yoga class many years ago. If u can stop the thinking, it works.

Tried this a few weeks ago, relaxing my shoulders and arms was the game changer I needed. Literally fell asleep after 2 minutes. Can’t believe I never knew this all these years,thought I had major anxiety issues

How to sleep in war, "Be relaxed and stress-free". Umm ok.

This technique does work. I have tried it for several years now and it works very well.

Tried this and im still awake and its now morning thank you!

This is actually strikingly similar to what my therapist had me do when I was suffering from insomnia. I wonder if he's former military or has military in his family.

What people fail to realize is that all of this has to do with your mind. If you can control your mind you can achieve whatever you want

Thank you.I’ll give it a go.

Just watching this was so calming I could fall asleep

As a guy who doesn't sleep for last 20 years, thanks for the guide.

This is an ancient technique called Shavaasan which is part of Indian Yogic tradition. Very effective not just for sleep but actively relaxing the mind and body.

Thanks will give it a try

Thank you sir im going to try at this

Great job! You are 100% correct I learned this after my first combat related tour. Its actually taught over weekly sessions in groups lying on floor mats with calming music. My class took 3 months. You did an amazing job explaining briefly. The breathing is the most important. Awesome video...thank you!

I had this on meditation lessons! It was not to fall asleep but to relax fast and effective, it worked very well! One girl started snoring real fast and no one was able to hold a laugh😅

My dad taught me this when I was 9, and I'm now 60. This is very basic meditation/relaxation technique in practice for centuries. It may be used by the military and butched up a bit for wider adoption but they didn't come up with it on their own. But hey, whatever works. Call it what you want. The world could use more folks in touch with their bodies' connection to their minds.

I hope the creator will read my comment. This technique works well for me. I have had insomnia off and on for 23 years. Using this technique has blessed me with sweet sleep for over a week now. In the past I couldn’t have imagined sleeping well for days straight without sleep aid. Now I can sleep at will even for a nap in the middle of the day, if I like.

Thanks for this video. Some other things I've tried: 1) Listen to sleep guided meditation/sleep stories/easy audiobooks 2) Focus on breathing slowly: controlling my breath actually helped me control my thoughts 3) If you have a tendency to think of scenarios, use that to your advantage: create some relaxing mental scenes and replay them 4) Cut down sugar and don't consume chocolate/caffeine after 5pm 5) If you have a sedentary lifestyle, tire your body out a bit through exercise 6) Drink chamomile or other calming herbal fusions (not right before bed though as they can be diuretic) 7) A warm shower before sleep and cool room temperature helps.

I have severe chronic neuropathy from losing my leg and messing up my spinal cord while in the Army. I have to take Ambien to sleep and many times I still can't sleep. I will definitely try this and leave an update. Cheers.

This helped me during the college times thanks man 😋

Thanks

6 am here, the only guide with actual straight to the point process

I need to master this. It always takes me forever to fall asleep unless I'm super tired.

All for it. Will try.

Thank you 🙏🙏😊

A huge part to the breathing thing, is you went to breathe in for 3 seconds and out for 6/7. Constantly blowing out for that time. You want it to be just hard enough that you need to focus on your breathe control. But not so hard you’re straining after 10 reps. It’ll get easier after the first few. You can always change the times. For others having a hard time ~ this is super corny / cliche / embarrassing. But actively telling yourself “it’s okay to sleep, everything will be fine.” Can help. Run through what’s stressing you, like if you have kids “I’ll hear them, even if I’m asleep. It’s okay.”

This is great, but what I need is something to get myself awake and out of bed in 2 minutes.

thanks!

It really works ❤

The military technique to falling asleep in 2 minutes is to wake up at 4am, and stand there all day long doing nothing until dark, get back to your bed at 10pm, and then smash 6 shots of Sailor Jerry’s in 10 minutes because you have to be up at 4am again. Works every time.

Tried this and I can say I'm currently sleeping as I type. Highly effective

Thank you this really helped me fall asleep in 2 minutes

Grateful ❤

I was taught something similar to this in high-school around 1980..bio feedback. It started at the feet and you told each body part to relax. Today I use it to relax and 8 can even relax the disc herniation I have at L5s1. Unfortunately it only helps while i am focused on it but it is still worth the relief

Wow I'm going to try this immediately. Working overnights and day sleep is not working well so far. Maybe this will do the trick. I NEED this

This works for me thanks for sharing ❤

Fantastic technique 👍 Thanks

One thing which is very important especially if your having troubles sleeping is laying on your back. When I changed my habit from sidesleeper to sleeping (or falling asleep) on my back I almost never have troubles falling asleep. I know it sounds a bit weird but i promise this works.

Me: “don't think“ My brain: *THINK OF EVERYTHING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED AND WILL EVEN HAPPEN*

This is so cool

I’m definitely going to try this

The best technique Ive ever heard and which mimics the bodys natural falling sleep action that releases the chemical reaction which transfers you from awake to asleep, is this: Very slowly, over 5-6 seconds close your eyes almost entirely, then again very slowly over 5-6 seconds open your eyes a tiny slit, then repeat. Its a subtle amount of slow movement. Typically you cant make it beyond 10 repetitions as it releases a heap of the chemical melatonin and you fall asleep without fail.

Muchas gracias! Ahora voy a poder dormirme a las 5:46 en lugar de las 5:48! Me cambiaste la vida

Thank you this video was very hel

Thanks , this is very helpful to fall asleep

9 hours ago I couldn't sleep cause I thought about a person that I really liked (she likes me too). And finally I watched this video, right now I've slept 8 hours.

Watching this is keeping me from actually trying to sleep

I might try it too.

It really does work.

This in yoga is called shavasana ....it is used to relax the body and mind . Mainly it's also a technique for keeping the brain active as the brain has to signal each body part to relax right from the little toe to the top of the head...