01/27/2026
When deep relaxation bends time…..why 40 minutes of acupuncture feels like 5!
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•. During acupuncture, very thin needles are placed at specific points on your body
• Once the needles are in, you usually lie still for 20–45 minutes
• Because your nervous system shifts into a deep parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) mode, a lot of people drift off into a deep, refreshing nap
People describe an acu-nap as:
• Heavier and deeper than a normal nap
• Almost meditative or “floaty”
• Restorative, like you slept way longer than you did
Why it happens:
• Acupuncture can lower stress hormones (like cortisol)
• It boosts circulation and endorphins
• Your body and mind are given time to fully relax.
The perception of time is actually a well - studied phenomenon in psychology and our brains don’t measure time like a clock. It reconstructs time based on attention, emotion, and memory.
So time feels:
• Faster when you’re engaged, relaxed, or focused or in an acupuncture treatment!
• Slower when you’re bored, stressed, anxious, or in pain ( not acupuncture!)
And the sweet spot for this is when we are breathing slow and relaxed with soft awareness of our surroundings.
The next time you feel “wait, we’re done already!” as you hear the door opening , you now know why. You’ve just experienced time bending in the most healing of ways!
Contact me to see how acupuncture can help you with your healthcare goals!
