Overactive Mind
A NAP A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY
A million thoughts in your head - worries, ideas, commitments - can keep you from falling asleep. This formulation is created to calm those thoughts and help you rest.
What's Unique in our sleep formulations
anatomē sleep formulations are made from botanicals with science-proven properties. We source our ingredients from the best provenances and apply aromachology—the science that connects scent and wellbeing—to create formulations that support brain functions related to sleep. We approach each sleep challenge individually so you can get the correct formulation for your specific needs.
The power of Frankincense
Somali Frankincense contains bioactive compounds like boswellic acids and incensole acetate, showing anxiolytic and sedative properties by modulating neurotransmitter systems, including GABAergic and serotonergic pathways in the brain. The aroma of Somali Frankincense stimulates the limbic system, triggering the release of neurotransmitters such as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and serotonin, promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety, facilitating the onset of sleep and enhancing its depth and duration.
"I’m one of those sorry people that wakes up at 2am and overthinks the day, week or even month ahead. I’m then awake for at least a couple of hours. I have no difficulties falling to sleep - actually I’m asleep the moment my head hits the pillow. This oil has helped - I’ve slept through two nights in a row!"
Elisa S.
"This candle has the most amazing smell and really is uplifting and fills me with positivity."
Veronica H.
"Now as someone who can’t switch off at night I have tried many products but this one has a depth of fragrance to it that really works , the beautiful calming ritual of applying the oil to all the various points is the beginning of my relaxation … it’s heaven .. and I sleep well … so what more can I say!"
Jane W.
"I bought this marvellous product for my wife who has suffered from waking in the night for quite some time. From the moment she started using this product she has been enjoying full nights of sleep. Marvellous stuff!"
Alan T.
The Sleep Practice
Prepare your space
- Turn off all screens and light-emitting devices—dim artificial lighting.
- Adjust the temperature, ensuring the environment is comfortably cool.
- Light your anatome candle. You’ll burn it for 15 minutes to diffuse its scent in your environment. The soft candlelight will help you relax.
Apply your oil
Apply 2 drops of your anatome Sleep Oil on each sensory point (wrists, back of the neck, sternum and soles of your feet), massaging into the skin. Be present— observe how it feels and enjoy the scent; this is your moment.
Calm your mind
- Read a book - prefer fiction, romance, or a biography. Avoid heavy subjects, business, or work-related literature.
- Write a journal entry.
- Engage in a calming activity of your choice.
Breathe
Breathing exercises help lower your cortisol levels and boost melatonin release. Breathing is also a science-proven method to calm and de-stress the mind and body.
- Take a deep, slow breath, counting to 4 seconds. Pause for 1 second, then release, exhaling slowly for 4 seconds. Repeat this process at least 5 times, up to 10 times.
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