Malu: Sleep Stories & Calm

Opalno

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About this app

Can't shut your mind off at bedtime?

Malu is designed for people whose brain lights up the moment their head hits the pillow. Instead of asking you to "clear your mind" (which only makes it worse), Malu gives your brain something better to do.

HOW IT WORKS

Every night, a 3-phase wind-down session:

Phase 1 — Arrive: A breathing exercise that physically slows your heart rate, even when your mind is still racing.

Phase 2 — Quiet: A technique matched to your mind type. Cognitive Shuffle, Body Drift, Thought Shelf, or Story Fade — each one gives your brain a specific job so it stops generating anxious thoughts.

Phase 3 — Fade: Everything gets slower and quieter until you drift off.

WHAT MAKES MALU DIFFERENT

- Built for racing minds, not calm ones
- Techniques backed by sleep science research
- Morning check-ins that track your progress
- Personalized insights that get smarter over time
- Beautiful hand-painted illustrations
- No ads, no social features, no distractions

TECHNIQUES INSIDE

Cognitive Shuffle — Random words your brain tries to connect but can't. It gives up and drifts into sleep.

Body Drift — Guided body scans that redirect mental energy away from worry.

Thought Shelf — Acknowledge anxious thoughts, place them aside, and promise to return tomorrow.

Story Fade — Plotless, meandering narratives that get slower and quieter until you're asleep.

Sleep Stories — Beautifully narrated journeys through cozy places. No plot, no tension. Just atmosphere.

START TONIGHT

Your first wind-down takes 10 minutes. Most people are asleep before it ends.

What’s new

Bug fixes and improvements.