Sleeping well is vital to our health, yet many people struggle with insomnia and its effects on their bodies and minds. If you can relate, join us for The Foundations of Deep Sleep, a brand-new program where sleep specialist and neurologist Dr. Amer Khan provides a toolkit that can support your ability to get a good night’s rest. You’ll learn about the basics of healthy sleep, get an overview of short- and long-term insomnia, and gain insight into the types of situations and physical conditions that can interfere with the sleeping process. You’ll also learn about the dream process, some of the causes of nightmares, and more.
For each topic, there is a corresponding practice that includes calming visualizations, relaxing body-sensing, and simple breath counting. You’ll also get a two-minute guided meditation that you can turn to for more comfort and ease whenever you need it.
The talks are:
What Are the Basics of Healthy Sleep?
What Is Insomnia and What Can I Do About It?
Why Do I Wake Up in the Middle of the Night?
Why Breathing Issues Can Keep You From Sleeping Well
Dreams and Nightmares: What's Happening in the Brain
The corresponding practices are:
Unwind and Calm Down Your Mind: Preparation for Sleep
Let Things Be: A Practice for Insomnia (for daytime or nighttime)
A Practice for Getting Back to Sleep: Breathing Practice to Help if You Are Awakened by Troubled Breathing
Sweet Dreams Practice
2-Minute Meditation (a daytime practice)
Enjoy these calming practices and illuminating discussions, and sleep well.
