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Why Your Mind Won’t Switch Off At Night
With Kate PlummerMany people feel tired at night but find that their mind becomes more active just when they want to sleep. Thoughts may appear more quickly, concerns may feel more noticeable, and the effort to fall asleep can sometimes create additional pressure. This course explains why this experience is common and explores how mental and physical activity respond to the transition from day to night. Understanding these patterns can help reduce frustration and create conditions that make sleep feel more accessible. Each lesson introduces a simple idea about how the nervous system settles and why small, predictable cues can support the process of unwinding. Optional practice tracks are available to demonstrate gentle breathing rhythms and simple, structured patterns that can be used in the evening. The course is suitable for anyone who finds it difficult to switch off at night, even when feeling tired. No prior experience with meditation or yoga is required.
Understanding why sleep can feel difficult even when you are tired.
About this course
Many people feel tired at night but find that their mind becomes more active just when they want to sleep. Thoughts may appear more quickly, concerns may feel more noticeable, and the effort to fall asleep can sometimes create additional pressure. This course explains why this experience is common and explores how mental and physical activity respond to the transition from day to night. Understanding these patterns can help reduce frustration and create conditions that make sleep feel more accessible. Each lesson introduces a simple idea about how the nervous system settles and why small, predictable cues can support the process of unwinding. Optional practice tracks are available to demonstrate gentle breathing rhythms and simple, structured patterns that can be used in the evening. The course is suitable for anyone who finds it difficult to switch off at night, even when feeling tired. No prior experience with meditation or yoga is required.
Meet your Teacher
Kate Plummer is a yoga teacher and teacher trainer specialising in the Viniyoga approach, a method known for its adaptable and breath-led structure. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she focuses on helping people work with their energy more intelligently, particularly when stress, fatigue or busy schedules make practice feel difficult. Her teaching emphasises simple, sustainable approaches that support long-term wellbeing.