Watching relaxation videos can have several benefits, including:
- Reducing stress and anxiety: Relaxation videos can help to calm the mind and body, which can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety.
- Increasing wellbeing: Watching relaxation videos can help to improve overall wellbeing and mental health1.
- Improving heart rate variability: Nature-based relaxation videos have been shown to improve heart rate variability, which is an indicator of overall health.
- Promoting better sleep: Relaxation videos can help to relax the mind and body, which can lead to better sleep.
- Inducing feelings of calmness, relaxation, and comfort: Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) videos can induce feelings of calmness, relaxation, and comfort, which can be helpful for reducing stress and falling asleep, with potential benefits for clinical conditions like anxiety, insomnia, and depression
