In our continual push to do more, be more, and accomplish more, more and more of us are not getting enough sleep. Some of us have difficulty falling asleep, some of us cannot stay asleep, and some of us never wake up feeling refreshed. Is this you?
What to do about sleep? Do you take sleeping pills? Melatonin? Drink Sleepytime or kava tea? If so, then you are treating the symptoms and probably not addressing the underlying cause of your insomnia. Join the club!
What are the underlying causes?
While there are many, many possible causes for difficulty sleeping, these are the ones we provide help with:
- Monkey mind, aka thinking, worrying, obsessing
- Chronic overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system
- Elevated pulse rate and blood pressure
- Exposure to junk light (LED lighting & electronic screens)
- Exposure to harmful EMF (electromagnetic frequency) radiation
The Science of Insomnia & The Art of Sleep
Attend the workshop this Saturday, March 14 from 3:00-5:00pm at Baltimore Yoga Village (Hamden location)
In this workshop you will learn the science behind insomnia–primarily chronic overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system–caused by disruption of the normal 24 hour circadian clock. You will learn simple and easy practices that will help you fall asleep, stay asleep, get more recuperative sleep and wake up as fresh as a daisy! Featured techniques are Cloud Nine (pictured), Calming 4-7-8 Breath, and a breath-counting mindfulness technique called Centering The Storm.
About the instructors
Joseph Roberson has taught yoga, breath, and meditation throughout Baltimore & DC region since 1992. From 1999 through 2008, he was Director of Teacher Training at the Yoga Center of Columbia. He has taught at Charm City Yoga (now YogaWorks), the Space Telescope Institute, the Walters Art Gallery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Meridian Yoga, DC Studio, Sky House Yoga, Thrive Yoga, and numerous other locations. February 2020, Roberson will participate as a featured presenter at Cabo BreathFest in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico.
Rose & Roudy have been studying light and sleep therapy for a few years now, delving deeper in the science of chronobiology and circadian rhythm and specializing in the effects of junk light and natural light on sleep and overall health. Coming from a science background in engineering, biomechanics, psychology, oriental and functional medicine, they are passionate about optimizing human’s health at a fundamental level in a holistic manner while helping others heal and come back to their mind body spirit alignment.
Cost: $25 in advance; $35 the day of. Pre-registration is encouraged. BYV Class Passes, Monthly Memberships or New Student Specials cannot be used for this workshop.
Online Course coming soon!
Contact me at joeATjosephroberson.com to find out about the new online course Joseph, Rose, and Roudy are launching in the next month or so! In the insomnia course , you’ll learn science based proven habits to:
- End insomnia, manage jet lag and get the best night’s sleep.
- Boost your brainpower and energy during the day.
- Biohack your light environment anywhere you go.
- Kiss fatigue and computer vision syndrome goodbye.
- Learn how to manage stress and keep your cortisol at healthy levels.
- And much more.
P.S., If you would like a free coaching session, we would love to talk with you to learn more about your relationship with sleep!