Episode 431. Health, Yoga, and Healing: What Does Sleep Have to Do With Them? with Sarasvati Hewitt

Do you frequently work late at night? Do you like to party with your buddies till morning? Or do you have a child that always keeps you up? If yes, there's a high chance that you don't get enough sleep. Hustle culture tells us that sleep is for the weak. But, on the contrary, sleep is essential. Sleep and mental health are inextricably connected. Unfortunately, due to work, family, and other responsibilities, many of us do not get the needed seven or eight hours of sleep. It's all too easy to get into the habit of drinking another cup of coffee to get us through the day. However, by doing this, we are also sacrificing our physical and mental health. This episode is brought to you by: Pretty Litter Best Litter EVER! www.prettylitter.com use promo code loved to get 20%OFF your first order! June’s Journey Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! FLEX Go to flexfits.com/loved and use code loved for 20% off Flex Disc Starts — or 10$ off your first Flex Cup—plus free U.S. shipping! Rothy’s Get $20 OFF your first purchase at www.rothys.com/loved In this episode, Sarasvati Hewitt joins us to talk about the science of sleep. She also shares the connection between sleep, mental health, and gut health and how Yin is at the centre of all of it. Finally, as a PTSD survivor herself, Sarasvati explains why we should not avoid nightmares but rather confront them. If you're looking for ways to get more restful sleep, this episode is for you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: 1.Understand the importance of sleep. 2.Unravel the connection between mental health, gut health, and sleep 3.Discover why dreaming can help people with PTSD. Resources ●Connect with Sarasvati: ○ Website - https://www.sarasvatihewitt.com/ ○Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarasvatihewittyoga ○Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarasvatihewitt/ ○Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWcsAJxgFoeVG2JNqiWEYA ●Radically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts - https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcasts ●Get a copy of Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker - https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316 ●Know more about Lisa Sardinia - https://www.pacificu.edu/about/directory/people/lisa-sardinia-phd-jd ●Email us your topic at [email protected]. Don’t forget to add the subject Wisdom Wednesday topic! ●Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies on the Radically Loved website - https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff ●FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at RadicallyLoved.com, and I’ll send it right away! Episode Highlights [01:38] Sarasvati’s Background [02:42] Sleep Science and Yin Yoga [05:42] Purpose of REM [09:15] Sleeping and Gut Health [11:20] Similarities of Neurobiology and Yoga [15:54] PTSD, Alcohol, and Sleep [23:22] Practicing Yin Yoga [26:15] Embodying The Divine Feminine Enjoy the Podcast? If you felt radically loved from listening to this podcast, subscribe and share it with the people you love! Finding meaning in our lives is an essential part of being human; help others reach it too. Love to give us 5 stars? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you do, we'd love a review from you. Help us reach more people and make them feel loved. Don’t forget to follow and message us on these platforms! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosieacosta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacosta Thanks for listening!