Sounder Sleep System®
How does it work?
The Sounder Sleep System® is based on the discovery that specific easy, slow, tiny, delicate movements can shift us from an alert, waking or even excited state to one of profound physical and mental repose.
In that tranquil state, if we need sleep, we will simply fall asleep.
The Science
It is well established that fast, vigorous movements, as done in aerobics or competitive sports, activate the sympathetic nervous system, producing a “stress response” marked by heightened vigilance. Blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tone, and other metabolic factors are elevated and brain activity is increased.
In other words, powerful movements wake you up.
The Practice
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When daily life is more peaceful, sleep is more peaceful.
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Two types of movements, DayTamers™ and NightTamers™, work synergistically to create the conditions for a good night’s sleep.
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By practicing DayTamers throughout the day, you will lower stress, tension and anxiety, thereby making life—and sleep—more restful and enjoyable.
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When night falls, the small, gentle, sleep-inducing NightTamers help lull you to sleep and ensure quick recovery from unwanted awakenings during the night.
Based on Nervous System Functioning
A fundamental principle of the Sounder Sleep System is its use of the nervous system’s two opposing features of excitation and inhibition; when the brain tends toward inhibition, we fall asleep. Small, slow, gentle movements practiced throughout the day and before sleeping initiate and amplify this inhibitory-process, guiding you into a natural, restful sleep.