Polyphasic sleep for humans + invitation to sleep in motherhood online class
When you can’t get 8 hours of consolidated sleep, but you still need to feel great
A major breakthrough in my circadian journey was when I learned the 8 hour sleep window is a byproduct of a 16 hour lighting window1. If the light environment changes, so does the sleep pattern! This is because sleep is an effect of the circadian rhythm (and not the other way around).
Update: the replay of this class is now available in the archive
Replay: The Surprising Good News About Sleep Interruptions in Motherhood (Oct. 18, 2023)
Sleep patterns change in the different phases of motherhood. Watch this live class to learn what kind of sleep to expect in each stage of pregnancy, as well as circadian routines that can harmonize these experiences. Sleep does not have to be a problem, even while pregnant or with a new baby! Come away from this event with evidence-based strategies for …
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We can use polyphasic sleep to our advantage at many stages of life. One example is winter. In the winter, when the days are short, we can prime ourselves for a polyphasic sleep schedule. What would that look like? Lights low (candlelight level) at sunset (yes, even if it’s early!). Then, follow your natural feelings of tiredness. What is likely to happen is you will sleep for ~4 hours, then wake up in the middle of the night. When you wake up, don’t turn on any overhead lights! Use candles and moonlight to do some quiet activities. Enjoy the darkness a…
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