Good sleep makes all the difference.
BODY. MIND. SOUL.
Sleep is a basic human need.
Consistent, restful sleep is crucial to our ability to live our lives authentically. When sleep escapes us, everything seems to become a little more challenging. Our mood takes a hit. We become more irritable, more vulnerable to sadness and worry. We simply cannot think as clearly or as effectively. Even if we are in bed for 8 hours, if good, restorative sleep is stolen by a fitful night, aspirations to be present and compassionate to ourselves and others becomes challenging. Automatic pilot switches on. We become more critical of ourselves and others, less patient, less flexible. Sleeplessness becomes a barrier to living our lives in line with our values.
Research tells us that we are not alone. Most of us are impacted by poor sleep at some point in our lifetime, and with it the cascading consequences, including concentration and memory problems, emotional volatility, and lowered immune and digestive functioning, to name a few. Additionally, the economic consequences of a sleep deprived workforce and our ability to simply be kind and decent to one another suffer. Poor sleep is, and will likely continue to be, a widespread problem with far reaching consequences as our world continues to speed up.
Join in on this three-part course to start to reclaim a restorative sleep and bring more peace to your Self and the world around you.
Part 1.
In this first session you will learn how to create a sanctuary in your bedroom to invite a peaceful night of sleep.
Part 2.
Next we will focus on the rhythm you are cultivating during your waking hours through routine, activity, and rest.
Part 3.
Part three will explore the relationship we have with our thoughts and how using meditation and mindfulness practice can help ease us into a restful and restorative night.