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Many people think of meditation as a single practice, but in reality, there are many different styles—each with its own effects. These different styles activates the brain in different ways, leading to different outcomes.
May 4, 2025
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9 min read
Sleep is essentially allowing yourself to relax. It’s as much psychological as it is physical—which is why one of the biggest barriers to quality sleep is the stress of trying to get it. This week, I’ll share practical tools to help you manage the inevitable insufficient sleep, so you can stop stressing about it.
Apr 27, 2025
11 min read
Sleep happens in phases, each supporting different restorative processes in the brain and body. These phases - REM and non-REM - repeat in cycles throughout the night. Today, we’re taking a closer look at how these cycles actually work.
Apr 20, 2025
8 min read
Our sleep is controlled by our circadian rhythm - our internal sense of day and night - which varies according to our sleep chronotype. Light exposure is key to synchronizing our internal clock with the external environment. Read along to get a clearer picture of this important concept.
Apr 13, 2025
We all know sleep is important. We have heard it so many times before. But what actually happens to our performance when we are sleeping insufficiently? How is our brain affected?
Apr 6, 2025
