Eye Masks & Mindfulness: A 5-Minute Wind-Down Guide

Relaxation Doesn’t Need to Take All Night

Sometimes, five minutes is all you get—and all you need. With a gentle eye mask and a focused breath, you can transform your mood, lower stress, and prepare your body for sleep.

What Happens When You Block Out Light

Your brain responds directly to light. When you wear an eye mask, especially one that’s soft and breathable like ours, your body starts to increase melatonin production—the sleep hormone. Blocking light also helps calm your nervous system and reduce stimulation.

5-Minute Wind-Down with Your Eye Mask

Try this tonight:

  1. Lie down comfortably, away from screens.

  2. Place your Eloviah eye mask gently over your eyes.

  3. Breathe in slowly for 4 seconds.

  4. Hold your breath for 4 seconds.

  5. Exhale for 6 seconds.

  6. Repeat for 3–5 minutes.

You’ll feel a tangible shift in how your body feels. This is a simple, science-backed method that doesn’t require any apps or noise—just presence.

Make Space to Slow Down

You don’t need a whole routine to begin healing. Sometimes, the smallest act—covering your eyes and breathing with intention—is enough to start shifting how you feel.

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