The 2-Minute Sleep Technique

Big Zzz: Sleep Stories for Grown Ups

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🗓️ 13 May 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Can’t sleep? Try this proven, military-inspired 2-minute sleep technique designed to help you fall asleep quickly — even in stressful environments.

In this special episode of Big Zzz: Sleep Stories for Grown Ups, host Zoe gently guides you through a step-by-step relaxation method used by Navy pilots to fall asleep anytime, anywhere. You’ll learn how to release physical tension, clear your mind, and drift off in just minutes.

💤 What You’ll Get:

A short, science-backed technique to calm the body and mind
Ideal for insomnia, racing thoughts, or middle-of-the-night wakeups
Use it before bed or anytime you need quick rest
A perfect prelude to any of our longer sleep stories

Whether you’re struggling to wind down or just want a faster path to peace, this 2-minute sleep method is your shortcut to rest.

New sleep stories every Sunday and Wednesday.

Host: Zoe

Soundscape: Waves

Follow now… and get ready for some Big Zzz.

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0:00.0	Rollback is back at ASDA, with thousands of prices roll back across the store and online,
0:04.8	including two flaky cod fillets, 260 grams, was £5.21, now just 398.
0:10.6	Try recipes the whole family will love, like my delicious fish and chip tacos,
0:15.3	which will make any night feel like Friday night. Search Joe Wicks meal picks at ASDA.com.
0:20.4	Helping you make your midweek meals for less. That's ASDA price.
0:24.0	Selected stores and lines subject to availability may exclude ASDA express in small stores.
0:27.4	See ASDA.com slash small stores. Online charges may apply. Welcome to Bigseas. I'm Zoe, and tonight I have something special for you.
0:47.7	One of the most effective sleep techniques ever created, and it only takes two minutes. Originally developed for fighter
0:59.0	pilots and Navy SEALs, this method is designed to help you fall asleep anywhere, anytime, even in the
1:09.1	most stressful situations.
1:11.6	It's been used by soldiers in war zones,
1:15.6	athletes before big games, and now you.
1:24.6	So whether you're struggling with insomnia, feeling restless after a long day, or just curious to try something new.
1:36.2	This is your invitation to unwind and let go.
1:42.0	All you need to do is follow my voice.
1:46.0	Before we get started, this technique was developed by the US military to help soldiers sleep fast,
1:55.0	often in uncomfortable, high pressure environments.
1:59.0	The goal, to train the body and mind to release tension quickly
2:05.6	and slip into a deep state of relaxation. It's built around a few key steps. Full body muscle relaxation. Letting go of every bit of tension from your
2:23.2	forehead to your toes. Control breathing. Slowing the breath to signal safety and calm
2:33.2	to the nervous system.
2:35.0	Mental imagery.
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