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Restorative Sleep Starts with Restorative Movement

Ever stared at the ceiling at 2 a.m., doing mental math? “If I fall asleep now, I’ll get five hours…four hours…” That dread is brutal.

Sleep was my superpower until hormonal hot flashes struck and woke me up every hour. Even now that I’m post-menopausal, I don’t sleep as restoratively as I once did. These struggles sneak up on so many of us, especially after 40, when hormones, stress, and life demands collide. But the latest meta-analysis offers some hope and it doesn’t require pills, gadgets, or therapy. Instead, research shows some of the simplest, gentlest movements—done consistently—can rival medication for better sleep.

Sleep isn’t just something that happens—it’s something you can train.

Try This

💛 If you’re waking up often at night: Add yoga or Tai Chi—both calm your nervous system and reduce that “tired but wired” feeling.
💛 If you drag through the day with brain fog: Try brisk walking or light jogging to lift energy and deepen sleep cycles.
💛 If you want short- and long-term results: Explore Tai Chi—it outperformed everything else in the research, with benefits lasting up to two years.

For me personally, yoga didn’t help at all, but then again, I’m not prone to waking up with my mind racing. I do walk regularly and usually get enough deep sleep (according to my Oura ring). And now I’m VERY curious about starting a Tai Chi practice (I also love most things Taoist-related).

[Read the full article HERE.]

With the right kind of movement, you can fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up energized again. Want more strategies to age-proof your nights as well as your days?

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