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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.
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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.​
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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.

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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.]
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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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