Mindfulness for Sleep & Insomnia
What you'll learn
- Develop a deep understanding of the relationship between mindfulness and sleep, including the benefits of mindfulness for sleep quality and insomnia.
- Learn and practice a variety of mindfulness techniques that promote relaxation, improve sleep quality, and reduce symptoms of insomnia.
- Develop skills to integrate mindfulness practices into daily life, including bedtime routines and other healthy sleep habits.
- Learn to identify and address common obstacles to mindfulness and sleep, including anxiety, stress, and rumination.
Requirements
- No prior knowledge of mindfulness is required
- You will require around 10 minutes to complete each exercise
Description
This 7-day course is designed to help you improve your sleep quality and overcome insomnia through the power of mindfulness. You will learn how to develop a mindful approach to sleep that can transform your relationship with rest and help you achieve deep, restorative sleep.
Through guided meditation, breathing exercises, and other mindfulness practices, you will learn to quiet your mind, soothe your body, and prepare yourself for restful sleep. You will also learn how to integrate mindfulness practices into your daily life, including your bedtime routine and other healthy sleep habits.
In addition to practical exercises, you will also learn the science behind mindfulness and sleep. You will gain an understanding of how mindfulness affects brain activity, and how it can promote relaxation and improve sleep quality.
This course is suitable for anyone interested in improving their sleep quality through mindfulness practices. Whether you struggle with occasional sleep difficulties or chronic insomnia, this course will help you develop the skills to transform your sleep patterns and achieve deep restorative sleep.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the relationship between mindfulness and sleep, including the benefits of mindfulness for sleep quality and insomnia relief.
Learn and practice a variety of mindfulness techniques that promote relaxation, improve sleep quality, and reduce symptoms of insomnia.
Develop skills to integrate mindfulness practices into daily life, including bedtime routines and other healthy sleep habits.
Identify and address common obstacles to mindfulness and sleep, including anxiety, stress, and rumination.
Gain an understanding of the science behind mindfulness and sleep, including how mindfulness affects brain activity.
Who this course is for:
- Individuals struggling with sleep difficulties or insomnia
- Healthcare professionals working with patients experiencing sleep disturbances or insomnia, such as physicians, sleep specialists, psychologists, and therapists
- Yoga and meditation teachers interested in teaching mindfulness practices for better sleep
- Anyone interested in improving their sleep quality and overall wellbeing through mindfulness practices
Instructor
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 10,053 Reviews
- 87,319 Students
- 56 Courses
Chris Worfolk is a psychologist and software consultant. He is the author of nine books and has taught over 50,000 students on Udemy. He specialises in software, career coaching, mental health and resilience.
Chris is the founder of the mental health charity Anxiety Leeds and co-founder of the Leeds Anxiety Clinic. He is the author of Do More, Worry Less: Small Steps To Reduce Your Anxiety. He has a degree in psychology from Leeds Beckett University.
Previously, he has spent over ten years working in the IT industry helping companies including Sky, Asda, Capita and the NHS improve the digital products. He is the author of numerous books including How to Exit VIM and the IT Contracting Master Class. He has a degree in computing from the University of Leeds.
In his spare time, he is an ironman triathlete, ultramarathon runner, competitive public speaker. He lives in Leeds with his wife and daughter.