Sleep deprivation is
torture, literally. It can alter levels of stress hormones, affecting
memory, the immune system, the heart, and metabolism. Lack of sleep can
be deadly -- an estimated 71,000 people are injured in fall-asleep
crashes each year. A sleep deficit accumulated over one week can impair
performance as much as being legally drunk.
Over 40 million Americans suffer from chronic insomnia, and over 100
million don't get the minimum hours of sleep necessary for optimal
health and daytime functioning. In 2006, spending on sleep medications
approached $6 billion, with hundreds of millions of dollars spent on
direct-to-consumer advertising. Yet sleep medications lose their
effectiveness over time and may contribute to rebound insomnia. And
they all have side effects, which is why the FDA requires strong
warnings on sleep medications.
There is a natural way to overcome insomnia, a way that works by restoring your body’s natural ability to become deeply relaxed.
The Sounder Sleep System is a program of gentle movement and breathing
techniques called Mini-Moves that have a tranquilizing effect on the
nervous system. You can practice these remarkable effective techniques
during the day to take the edge off stress. Then at night you can use
the Mini-Moves to make falling asleep easy and pleasurable, or if you
wake during the night, they will get you back to sleep in no time.
A Sounder Sleep class will teach you simple, effective ways to:
• Relax your body
• Calm your mind
• Lull yourself to sleep
Click on "Events" to find an upcoming Sounder Sleep Classes.
