Beta-to-Theta Frequency Playlists That Prepare You for Sleep

Have you ever crawled into bed exhausted — only for your mind to decide it’s time to replay every worry you’ve ever had?You’re not alone. For so many of my clients here in Co. Louth, quieting the mind at night feels impossible.

One beautiful, science-backed way to ease into deep rest is working with sound frequencies — moving your busy brain from beta to theta.

I see this all the time in my Sound Healing sessions: when we slow the brainwaves, the body follows. The racing mind softens, the nervous system resets, and sleep feels natural again.

🧠 What Does Beta-to-Theta Frequency Mean?

Your brain has different “gears” — brainwaves that change how you think and feel.

• Beta waves (12–30 Hz) are active when you’re thinking, planning, worrying — the busy “to-do list” mind.

• Alpha waves (8–12 Hz) appear when you’re relaxed but awake — meditative, daydreamy.

• Theta waves (4–8 Hz) happen in deep relaxation, light sleep, dreaming.

When you listen to music or frequencies that gently guide you from beta to theta, you help your mind downshift naturally — so sleep doesn’t feel forced.

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🎶 How Frequency Playlists Work

Certain sounds — singing bowls, gongs, binaural beats — can entrain your brainwaves.This means your brain “matches” the rhythm it hears.

So, when you listen to a beta-to-theta frequency playlist, you move from alert to dreamy.It’s like handing your mind a soft blanket that says, it’s safe to rest now.

💤 My Favourite Beta-to-Theta Playlist Tips

As a Reiki & Sound Healing practitioner working with insomnia, stress and anxiety, I always remind my clients:

✅ Pick the right timing. Play these sounds about 30–60 minutes before bed. Dim the lights, put your phone away.

✅ Use headphones (for binaural beats). This helps your brain perceive the slight frequency difference that creates the entrainment.

✅ Add breathwork. Try gentle 4-7-8 breathing while listening — this doubles the calming effect.

✅ Stay consistent. One night is lovely, but a nightly ritual trains your nervous system to recognise: this is when we let go.

🌙 My Personal Go-To Frequencies for Sleep

If you’re just starting out, search for playlists with:

✨ Theta binaural beats (4–8 Hz)✨ Delta waves for deeper sleep (0.5–4 Hz)✨ Solfeggio frequencies like 528 Hz or 432 Hz — known for their soothing, heart-opening effect.

Or join one of my Sound Bath sessions in Drogheda, Dundalk or Co. Louth, where I blend these frequencies live with crystal bowls, Koshi chimes and gentle drums. Many clients drift off mid-session — and that’s the best compliment!

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🧘‍♀️ Ready to Sleep Deeply?

If you’re done with restless nights and want to discover how sound can soothe your busy mind, I’m here for you.

🌙 Book a Sound Healing session with me in Co. Louth — and experience how your brain and body can finally exhale.

And tonight? Try playing a beta-to-theta playlist — maybe with your hand resting on your heart.Feel how naturally your system says yes to sleep when it’s guided gently.

Sweet dreams.

With care,

Martha Jedlinska

Reiki & Sound Healing, Drogheda & Co. Louth