Well Nourished Woman: Sleep Hygiene (Sun Studio – Anoka)

• The session is followed by a mixed-level class is open to beginners and ladies who have been practicing for years.

“Do you have the patience to wait until your mind settles and the water is clear? Can you remain unmoving till the right action arises by itself?” – Lao-Tzu

Sleep Hygiene

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Problems with sleeping can be discouraging and even debilitating. Finding the right tools to get back on track can feel disheartening at times. It is possible to return to balance because Ayurveda offers tools and a practical approach to balancing sleep cycles.

Millions of Americans of all ages are affected by sleep issues. The mentality of “I’ll catch up later” or “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” has created an epidemic of long-term sleep deficit ranging from acute to chronic sleep deprivation. Our stressful treadmill lifestyle and the endless to-do list  are pushing many individuals to habitually defer sleep to get other things done. This, in-turn, causes a cascade of health problems and even more stress.

Scientists have extensively studied the functions of sleep for years, but some of the most basic questions about why we sleep have been difficult to answer. We spend roughly a third of our lives asleep. Our bodies crave sleep for a good reason: there are actually serious health risks associated with sleep loss. It can have complicated effects on us physically, mentally and emotionally. Sleep deprivation impairs judgment and cognitive ability, has negatively affects our moods, emotions and hormones, increases the risk of accidents and falls, decreases libido, increases depressive tendencies, accelerates aging, increases weight gain, and increases the risk of early death.

From the Ayurvedic perspective, the importance of sleep is a part of a wholesome (sattvic) lifestyle that contributes to our health and overall well-being. Without a balance in our life through proper nutrition, routine, and sleep, we fall victim to the root cause of disease and the aging process. While we sleep our bodies and brains are able to digest, detoxify and repair. It can also improve productivity and overall quality of life.

Ayurveda explains the three pillars to well-being as food (ahara), sleep (nidra), and regulated lifestyle (brahmacharya). Quality sleep acts as a rest button for our minds and bodies, enabling us to function at peak levels during our day. Sleep is important because it enhances our vitality of life (ojas) and is the coordinator between mind, body and the inner self–better than any medicine. These components of living are deep with in the practices of Ayurveda.

If during the day our diet, daily routine and behavioral patterns create imbalance, our sleep imbalance develops.

• Physical – diet, exercise, sleep hygiene, body health
• Emotional – self-regulation of emotions, reactions to the world around us, awareness and open perspective
• Mental – resilience, attention, focus, problem-solving
• Relationship – investing in quality relationships, nourishing one another.
• Spiritual – core values, perspective of others’ values, intention, intuition, life purpose, service to others, awareness of something larger than oneself

Each week new will cover a different session: See Calendar for More Information

September 16th – Whole Hearted Living – Week Focus: Happiness Begins with Awareness

September 30th – Live Your Life on Purpose – Week Focus: Basics in Self-Care

October 7th – Ladies Take Care of Your Tata’s! Breast Health and Care

October 14th – Well Nourished Woman – Basics in Personal Growth and Self Care – Week Focus: Getting Started with a Routine

October 21st – Whole Hearted Living – Basics in Personal Growth – Week Focus: Integrity creates courage and Giving creates true wealth.

October 28th – Live Your Life on Purpose – Basics in Self-Care – Week Focus: Sleep Hygiene

November 4th – Well Nourished Woman – Basics in Personal Growth – Week Focus: Self-regulation of emotions, Awareness and Open Perspective

November 11th – Full Moon Celebration! 

November 18th – Whole Hearted Living – Basics in Personal Growth – Week Focus: Vitality is increased through moderation and Gratitude brings abundance.

November 25th – Live Your Life on Purpose – Basics in Self-Care – Week Focus: Nutrition and Our Relationship with Food

December 2nd – Well Nourished Woman – Basics in Personal Growth – Week Focus: Investing in Quality Relationships and  Nourishing One Another.

December 9th – Whole Hearted Living – Basics in Personal Growth – Week Focus: Accepting What is, Leads to Contentment and Discipline to reveal truth.

December 16th – Live Your Life on Purpose – Basics in Self-Care – Week Focus: Core Values, Intuition, and Service to others

• For More Information on Live Your Life on Purpose Program
• For More Information on Whole Hearted Living Program
• To Register Go To Anoka Yoga and Wellness… 

NEW Classes coming up in January…..