Music has various effects on the body and mind, such as affecting breathing and heart rate, triggering the release of hormones, stimulating the immune system, and increasing the cognitive and emotional centers of the brain.

Listening to relaxing music before bed can help you put your body into “sleep mode” both physically and psychologically. As a tool to improve sleep, relaxation music can relax the body by:

~ Slow down breathing
~ Lowering heart rate
~ Lowering blood pressure
~ Calms the nervous system
~ Relieves muscle tension
~ Triggers the release of hormones for sleep, including serotonin and oxytocin
~ Reduces sleep-blocking hormones, such as cortisol
In fact, according to research, listening to relaxing classical music is an effective measure in reducing sleep problems. Music has the power to slow down your heart rate, improve your breathing, lower your blood pressure, and can even trigger your muscles to relax.