The Incredible Power Of Taking A Nap

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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