Mastering Sleep And Relaxation Techniques - by Amanda Lawford MA

COURSE

Mastering Sleep And Relaxation Techniques

With Amanda Lawford MA

This course is perfect for people who are having racing thoughts while trying to get to sleep, struggling with anxiety before bedtime, or are waking during the night. It is a guide for improving your sleep and learning how to truly relax and calm your mind. We will explore fascinating topics such as REM and NREM sleep, visualization techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, and meditation strategies to help you manage those racing thoughts. Each lesson is designed to be engaging and informative, giving you practical skills you can use right away. Every lesson ends with a soothing guided meditation to help you put what you've learned into practice. Let's embark on this journey together toward better sleep and relaxation!

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Meet your Teacher

Amanda Lawford MA
Australia

With over 20 years of international teaching experience and 2000 hours of yoga and meditation training, Amanda deeply appreciates the transformative impact of these practices on her life. She has personally witnessed how meditation can improve sleep quality, leading to more peace and vitality. Through this course, Amanda aims to inspire others to discover the connection between meditation and restful sleep for holistic well-being.

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3 Days

162 students

4.4 stars

13 min / day

Anxiety

English

Lesson 1

Introduction To The Sleep Cycle: Stages Of Sleep (NREM And REM)

This lesson covers the two main types of sleep: Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) and Rapid Eye Movement (REM) and also explores factors that can disrupt the sleep cycle. The lesson ends with a guided progressive muscle relaxation exercise that will help you to relax your body and mind in preparation for a night of deep sleep. To ensure your relaxation is undisturbed, I will not guide you out of the meditation. So feel free to drift off to sleep!

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Lesson 2

Understanding Racing Thoughts And Their Impact On Sleep

In this lesson, you will learn effective approaches to manage and reduce negative thinking at night through a combination of cognitive, behavioral, and environmental strategies. Techniques include challenging and changing negative thought patterns, relaxation exercises to reduce physical tension, and creating a sleep-friendly environment to minimize disruptions. This lesson ends with a meditation to help calm a racing mind so that you will be able to fall asleep, and stay asleep.

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Lesson 3

Benefits Of Visualization And Imagery For Relaxation And Sleep

In today's lesson you will be learning about visualization and imagery. These are powerful techniques that engage the mind to influence physiological responses, helping to reduce stress and foster a sense of calm. Regular practice of these techniques can improve overall sleep quality, reduce sleep latency, and decrease nighttime awakenings, leading to more restful and restorative sleep. At the end of this lesson you will be guided through a visulisation meditation that will help you to gently drift off to sleep.

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