Many of us experience interrupted sleep. We spend hours tossing and turning, waiting for our minds to shut off for the night.

That's why in this week's episode of our Body Movement Series, sports chiropractor, Luke Khoury shares the best sleep hygiene practices to help us relax and move into a deep sleep every night.

Sam and Luke also discuss:

· Why sleep is important

· How to regulate your Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

· Why knee injuries are so prominent

· How your emotions are affecting your posture

· And the importance of understanding your body

Stay tuned for episode three next Friday. Subscribe to our mailing list on AHB website to receive the podcast straight to your inbox -> https://www.ahigherbranch.com

Want to listen to episode one of our Body Movement Series? Listen here -> https://www.ahigherbranch.com/podcasts/

Want to learn more about Luke, visit his website -> https://www.kcsportschiro.com/

TIMESTAMPS:

Short for time? See below time stamps for key talking points:

1:13 – Tips to regulating your Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

2:42 – Why sleep is important

4:44 – Sleep hygiene: how to get the most out of your sleep

12:13 - What happens to your body when you don’t allow it to recover

17:00 – Listen to Alessandra’s podcast here: https://www.ahigherbranch.com/podcasts/

18:25 – The joints most common to injuries

23:58 - Watch movement videos from Luke over at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kcsportschiro/

24:15 – How emotions can stiffen your body

26:35 – Two contributors to retaining your shock absorption

31:38 – How emotions affect your posture

37:57 – Where to go for a physiological and bio-mechanical check

39:43 – Why the one-size fits all model doesn’t work

46:39 – The importance of knowing your body