The Incredible Power Of Taking A Nap - by Amanda Penalver

COURSE

The Incredible Power Of Taking A Nap

With Amanda Penalver

In this course, you will learn why napping regularly is an enjoyable and essential practice that will enhance your life in so many ways. You will learn why and how to nap and discover the incredible, scientifically-proven benefits that a consistent napping practice can offer. The course will support you to overcome any obstacles and negative beliefs you might have about napping. Each day of the course is accompanied by a different guided power nap so that you have support and guidance on your napping journey. I’d love you to join me in discovering the incredible power of taking a nap!


Meet your Teacher

Amanda is a meditation teacher and founder of True Rest. Her work is devoted to challenging, inspiring, and motivating you to live a more growth-full, rich, and deeply fulfilling life. True Rest is a unique style of meditation that has evolved over 30 years of practice, study, and teaching. Amanda offers True Rest classes and guided meditations to uplift, restore, replenish, and re-energize you to live on purpose, fully awake, fully embodied, and deeply connected.

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31 Days

11.3k students

4.9 stars

18 min / day

Stress

English


Lesson 1

Napping Is In Your DNA

Today, we look at the history of napping and discover that it’s a practice as old as time itself. In fact, we are biologically designed to nap! Find out why many famous artists, leaders, and thinkers throughout the ages have sworn by the power of napping and enjoy the amazing benefits for yourself. Today's 15-minute power nap starts at 7:15. Music by Swami Madhuram

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Lesson 2

The Epidemic Of Fatigue

Today, we learn why napping is an essential resource to address the devastating effects of sleeplessness and fatigue in our culture. Discover how taking a nap can be used strategically to help minimize the effects of sleep deprivation. There's good news for coffee lovers too, as we find out the benefits of a 'caffeine nap'! Today's six-minute power nap starts at 7:05. Music by Pablo Arellano

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Lesson 3

Science Says Napping Is Good For You

Today, we look at the latest scientific research which proves the incredible benefits of taking a nap. Napping feels good, it’s free, has no dangerous side effects, and has the potential to help you lead a longer, happier, and healthier life!. Today's 10-minute power nap starts at 9:52. Music by Pablo Arellano

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Lesson 4

Napping, Sleep & Overcoming The Afternoon Slump

Today, we dispel the myth that taking a nap will interfere with your nocturnal sleep. Learn why there's a biological reason behind the dreaded 'afternoon slump' and how napping can help to overcome it. Today's 20-minute power nap starts at 6:40. Music by Pablo Arellano

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Lesson 5

Who's Got Time To Nap?

Today, we address some common obstacles and beliefs that get in the way of establishing a napping practice. Luckily, we now have scientific evidence to disprove any negative attitudes to napping. Discover why napping is for everyone, even if you're the kind of person who finds it impossible to fall asleep at will. Today's 15-minute power nap starts at 7:50. Music by Swami Madhuram

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Lesson 6

How & When To Nap

Today, we look into the practical questions of how to get your napping practice started. We will learn the best time of day to nap and how to avoid feeling groggy after a nap. We will also discover that there's no such thing as a bad nap! Today's power nap starts at 7:20 and is open-ended so that you can experiment and tailor your naps according to how much time you have and what length of nap works best for you. Music by Swami Madhuram

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Lesson 7

Stick With It

Today, we discover that napping is a practice for life that only gets easier and better with time. We will learn the true value of committing to a regular napping practice. A nap can offer the respite, retreat, and solace of reconnecting our human self with our deeper being. Today's 20-minute power nap starts at 8:22. Music by Swami Madhuram

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Lesson 8

Napping On The Beach

Today, we experience the power of visualization and imagination to nourish the mind and body in our daily nap. We will take a journey to a beautiful white sandy beach for a deeply restorative nap. Today's 20-minute power nap starts at 1:45. Music by Swami Madhuram

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Lesson 9

Napping For Clarity

Today, we explore how napping can be a powerful tool for bringing clarity and insight to questions we may have about our lives. Perhaps there’s an area of your life where you feel stuck or confused. Or maybe, you have an important decision to make. Discover how napping can help us to listen to our inner knowing. Today's 15-minute power nap starts at 5:10. Music by Pablo Arellano

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Lesson 10

4-7-8 Breathing To Nap

Today, we are going to use a simple breathing technique that is said to help you drift off to sleep more quickly. It’s called the 4-7-8 breath and has its roots in the ancient yogic tradition of pranayama, or breath regulation. Dr. Andrew Weil M.D. calls this exercise a “natural tranquilizer for the nervous system.” Today's 15-minute power nap starts at 4:06. Music by Swami Madhuram

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Lesson 11

Bonus - Blissful Deep Sleep On The Beach

This is a bonus recording for those times when you are able to take a longer nap. I recommend setting an alarm for 90 minutes so that you nap for a whole sleep cycle. Longer naps are particularly good for helping to boost memory and enhance creativity. You can also use this meditation for your nighttime sleep. Drift off into deep, blissful sleep on the beach!

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Lesson 12

Day 1 - Classic Power Nap (15 mins - with music)

Classic power nap from day 1 (15 mins - with music)

Lesson 13

Day 1 - Classic Power Nap (15 mins - NO music)

Classic 15-minute power nap from day 1 (15 mins - NO music)

Lesson 14

Day 2 - Quick Boost Nap (6 mins - with music)

Quick boost power nap from day 2 (6 mins - with music)

Lesson 15

Day 2 - Quick Boost Nap (6 mins - NO music)

Quick boost power nap from day 2 (6 mins - NO music)

Lesson 16

Day 3 - Breathing Nap (10 mins - with music)

Breathing power nap from day 3 (10 mins - with music)

Lesson 17

Day 3 - Breathing Nap (10 mins - NO music)

Breathing power nap from day 3 (10 mins - NO music)

Lesson 18

Day 4 - Body Scan Nap (20 mins - with music)

Body scan power nap from day 4 (20 mins - with music)

Lesson 19

Day 4 - Body Scan Nap (20 mins - NO music)

Body scan power nap from day 4 (20 mins - NO music)

Lesson 20

Day 5 - Soothing Emotions Nap (15 mins - with music)

Soothing emotions power nap from day 5 (15 mins - with music)

Lesson 21

Day 5 - Soothing Emotions Nap (15 mins - NO music)

Soothing emotions power nap from day 5 (15 mins - NO music)

Lesson 22

Day 6 - Open Ended Nap (15 mins - with music)

Open-ended power nap from day 6 (15 mins - with music)

Lesson 23

Day 6 - Open Ended Nap (15 mins - NO music)

Open-ended power nap from day 6 (15 mins - NO music)

Lesson 24

Day 7 - Progressive Muscle Relaxing Nap (20 mins - with music)

Progressive muscle relaxing power nap from day 7 (20 mins - with music)

Lesson 25

Day 7 - Progressive Muscle Relaxing Nap (20 mins - NO music)

Progressive muscle relaxing power nap from day 7 (20 mins - NO music)

Lesson 26

Day 8 - Napping On The Beach (20 mins - with music)

Power nap on the beach, from day 8 (20 mins - with music)

Lesson 27

Day 8 - Napping On The Beach (20 mins - NO music)

Power nap on the beach, from day 8 (20 mins - NO music)

Lesson 28

Day 9 - Nap For Clarity (15 mins - with music)

Napping for clarity, from day 9 (15 mins - with music)

Lesson 29

Day 9 - Nap For Clarity (15 mins - NO music)

Napping for clarity, from day 9 (15 mins - NO music)

Lesson 30

Day 10 - 4-7-8 Breathing Nap (15 mins - with music)

4-7-8 breathing power nap from day 10 (15 mins - with music)

Lesson 31

Day 10 - 4-7-8 Breathing Nap (15 mins - NO music)

4-7-8 breathing power nap from day 10 (15 mins - with music)

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