This Week's Materials
Begin your storehouse of sleep knowledge.
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Top 5 Ways to Improve your Sleep from Neurobiologist Matthew Walker
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An intro to the concept of Soma, the nectar of immortality and rejuvenation.
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Read about sleep positions in the article.
{plus one more Matt Walker video!} 
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Audio interview with Matt Walker on the science of sleep on Fresh Air
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Home Practice
Honoring yourself with sacred sleep ritual & Soma Nidra
Yoga Nidra Home PracticeYou will have several yoga nidra practices to choose from in this program for your daily home practice ~ you can begin with this Soma Nidra ~ practice daily at a regular time, possibly before bed as part of your sleep ritual.
Lie down in bed, or in a shavasana position {we will learn more about this in an upcoming week} |
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Your sacred sleep space
- Dedicate your bedroom to sleeping, resting, cuddling and lovemaking.
- Clean your sheets, clean the space, make your bed look inviting!
- Great bedroom colors for sleep include soft cool tones ~ soft lavenders, blues, whites, grays.
- Cool down the temperature in the room with open windows, or turning down heat.
Sacred sleep time
- Go to bed by 9pm-10:30pm, if you can. We will discuss why in the program.
Sacred Sleep Rituals
- Try a hot or warm bath, massaging your feet with oil {you can add calming essential oils}, or doing yoga nidra before you go to sleep}
- Put away technology 1 hour {minimum} before sleep
- Avoid eating 3 hours before sleep {tea or warmed milk is fine} - the exception is if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother
- Avoid intense exercise 3 hours before sleep