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Welcome to our space for stories, insights, and conversations about sleep, travel, wellness, and the moments that matter. Whether you're seeking better rest, exploring how to sleep better on the go, discovering the beauty benefits of quality sleep, or finding inspiration in the real experiences of our community—you'll find it here. Read on to transform the way you think about comfort and self-care.

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Can sleep give you a creative edge?

Can sleep give you a creative edge?

on Nov 01 2023
It does seem that getting a creative edge is something you can do with your eyes closed...
Using pillows in your yoga practice

Using pillows in your yoga practice

on Nov 01 2023
A yoga bolster is like a pillow but thicker and more supportive, designed to support create relaxation, help soften a posture, or aid in opening the body. Read our latest blog post to find out how to incorporate pillows into your yoga practice...
Banish blue light, for a better night's sleep

Banish blue light, for a better night's sleep

on Nov 01 2023
Our circadian rhythm is guided by the natural light of the sun and moon. But in the 21st century, we’ve created 24 hours of unnatural daylight. These artificial light sources are a major contributor to sleep disruption. Here’s your checklist for banishing blue light at night.
Silk, your beauty sleep essential

Silk, your beauty sleep essential

on Nov 01 2023
You may ask if it really matters what you sleep on every night. Well, all those many hours of sleep add up to around 26 years. That's a long time spent pressing the delicate skin on your face into a cotton pillowcase. Those of us in the Hyoumankind team who have switched to silk are sold on its benefits for our skin and hair (especially those of us prone to frizz).
How to make your bedroom a sleep sanctuary

How to make your bedroom a sleep sanctuary

on Nov 01 2023
Most of the rooms in your home are full of hustle-and-bustle —the living room is ready for a party, the kitchen is full of people, warmth and activity, and the bathroom feels like Grand Central Station on weekday mornings.
Sleep tips for new mums, by new mums

Sleep tips for new mums, by new mums

on Nov 01 2023
Whether it’s your first or your fifth, round-the-clock caring for a newborn will flip your life upside down. Especially in the first few months, when your little one is likely to wake several times during the night.
Working from home? How to survive with this WFH self-care survival kit

Working from home? How to survive with this WFH self-care survival kit

on Nov 01 2023
As a team of people who often work from home, we wanted to share a few practical self-care tips to help you not just survive the next few weeks, but thrive.
The power of sleep to protect immunity

The power of sleep to protect immunity

on Nov 01 2023
A number of studies have shown that sleep can help you fight off an infection, while sleep-disrupting conditions like chronic stress can make you susceptible to getting sick.
Habitual ritual: create an effective pre-sleep routine

Habitual ritual: create an effective pre-sleep routine

on Nov 01 2023
We live in an age when more and more people are having difficulty getting enough restorative sleep. Whether this is due to not being able to nod off due to a busy mind, or tossing and turning during the night, if you’re lacking quality sleep, creating a sleep ritual may help.
Talking to an expert: Hyoumankind's Steph Wyborn on beauty and sleep

Talking to an expert: Hyoumankind's Steph Wyborn on beauty and sleep

on Nov 01 2023
Hyoumankind's founder Steph Wyborn had the pleasure of sitting down with Helene Ravlich to speak about all things beauty and sleep... From what first inspired Steph to start creating pillows, to sleep rituals and can't live without beauty products. 
Sleep better during menopause

Sleep better during menopause

on Nov 01 2023
When you’re journeying through menopause, sleep can suddenly become more challenging – just when we need to take extra care of ourselves. Hormonal changes and stress leave many menopausal women tossing and turning, creating a vicious circle of anxiety, irritability, and exhaustion.
Yoga calming breathing techniques

Yoga calming breathing techniques

on Nov 01 2023
Yoga teaches us that our breathing practice can have an amazing impact on our sleep quality and patterns. If you’ve been to yoga classes before, you may have already learned some Pranayama techniques. 
A simple DIY sleep hygiene protocol

A simple DIY sleep hygiene protocol

on Nov 01 2023
What exactly is a sleep hygiene protocol? The term sounds highly technical, but it simply means establishing some habits to optimise the length and quality of your sleep.
Back to beautiful sleep

Back to beautiful sleep

on Nov 01 2023
It’s a fact that as we age, we develop lines or wrinkles. Some are caused by frowning, smiling and other muscle movement and some, static wrinkles are unrelated to movement or expressions and can be caused by the positions in which we sleep.
Smoothing out the lines – Q&A

Smoothing out the lines – Q&A

on Nov 01 2023
Hyoumankind met with Dr Joanna Romanowska a Cosmetic Medicine Practitioner and asked her a series of questions in relation to wrinkles, the different types, how they are formed and how they can be avoided.
The wellbeing benefits of forest bathing

The wellbeing benefits of forest bathing

on Nov 01 2023
When was the last time you got outside and hugged a tree or basked in birdsong? Well, according to mounting scientific research, forest bathing can help us fight stress, recover faster from illness, improve our cardiovascular health and boost concentration and memory.
How sleep position affects facial symmetry, Beautiphi

How sleep position affects facial symmetry

on Apr 06 2022
At Hyoumankind, we’ve learned through trial and error, experimentation and creating our own pillows, how to have a more beautiful night’s sleep. Along the way we’ve met and worked with aesthetics experts, from skincare to plastic surgery. And now, specialists in restoring facial balance and symmetry.
How to care for your silk pillowcase

How to care for your silk pillowcase

on Feb 25 2022
If you already sleep on a silk pillowcase, you’ll know just what a sound investment in yourself this little luxury is. With silk, every sleep becomes beauty sleep – you’re reducing bed head, relieving stress and pressure on delicate skin, and getting more from your nightly skincare regime.
There’s a reason it’s called beauty sleep

There’s a reason it’s called beauty sleep

on Jul 23 2020
We’ve all heard the expression ‘get your beauty sleep’ before. But how much of a role does sleep actually play in helping us look our best? 
Does your sleep position matter?

Does your sleep position matter?

on Jun 10 2020
Consider this: you spend about one-third of your life asleep. It makes sense that all this time spent in just a few of your most comfortable or habitual sleep postures would greatly influence health and wellbeing.