HOW WELL DO YOU SLEEP?
Sleep, as Shakespeare so poetically declared, is “the chief nourisher in life’s feast”—a restorative act that feeds not only the body, but the mind and soul. Modern neuroscience and medical research now echo this description, confirming that sleep is nothing short of miraculous. It’s not just a passive state of rest; it’s an active period of renewal and recalibration, essential to every system in the body.
What other miraculous remedy helps you fight infection and makes you look younger, enhances your memory and makes you more creative, heals your emotional wounds, and helps you learn and remember? Despite all the known benefits of sleep, many people still struggle to get enough of it. Standard advice—like cutting out caffeine in the evening and limiting screen time before bed—is helpful, but often not enough. Sleep issues are complex and can stem from a variety of causes. To effectively improve sleep, we need to identify the root of the problem. Is it physical pain? A disruption in one of the body’s systems? Or is it a restless, overactive mind that won’t quiet down? Pinpointing the cause is the first step toward lasting solutions.
Once you identify the cause of your sleep issues, the next step is finding a solution that fits. Some fixes are simple lifestyle tweaks, while others require a longer-term approach—like a targeted yoga practice that trains your nervous system to be less reactive. These deeper changes take time, but they can be transformative. The key is to tailor the solution to your specific needs. That’s why it’s so important to understand what happens in your body and mind during sleep, what conditions support falling asleep, what habits we can adjust to improve our rest, and what kind of yoga technique or practice would be most useful to YOU. And this is exactly what we cover in this webinar series.
THIS WEBINAR SERIES IS FOR YOU IF YOU:
– Struggle to fall or stay asleep, even after trying standard sleep advice.
– Experience chronic physical tension or physiological challenges that interfere with rest.
– Find it hard to wind down after demanding days.
– Are curious about the science of sleep and how it connects to physical and mental well-being.
– Are seeking long-term, sustainable sleep solutions, not just short-term tricks.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
WEBINAR 1
Tension traps: How body aches hold you back from restful sleep
How is your body feeling? Is there anything in particular that’s bothering you? We will take a journey through your body from your eyes and neck to your back, hips, and legs to uncover areas of hidden tension that may be interfering with your rest. We will discuss specific strategies to troubleshoot physical tension during the day, right before bed, and in bed.
WEBINAR 2
Why can’t you sleep? Physiological reasons for your sleep troubles
WEBINAR 3
Reset your nervous system: How to quiet the brain’s alarm signal
What’s happening in your mind? Are you too busy planning or worrying? Are you too excited or agitated? We will take a peek into the mental activity that keeps you up at night and explore practical strategies to help you process the day, reduce the vigilance of your nervous system, and bring a greater sense of calm and harmony to your thoughts.
HOW CAN THIS WEBINAR SERIES HELP YOU SLEEP BETTER?
Understand why you can’t sleep
We’ll go beyond generic advice and help you identify the real reasons behind your sleep struggles. Whether it’s physical tension, physiological issues or nervous system dysregulation, we’ll explore the root causes of your sleep troubles. Once you understand what’s really going on, you can begin to apply targeted, effective strategies that truly make a difference.
Find remedies for your sleep troubles
Sleep is not one-size-fits-all. You’ll learn a range of practical tools—lifestyle habits, breathwork, gentle movement, guided relaxation, and mindfulness techniques—that can be tailored to meet your unique needs. These evidence-informed practices are designed to help you create lasting change and build a personal toolkit for better, more restorative sleep.
Shift from mental overdrive to stillness
If your mind feels like it’s running a marathon at bedtime, you’re not alone. This course will teach you how to create a calming evening ritual and use yogic strategies to gently shift your nervous system from high alert to deep rest. You’ll learn how to move from racing thoughts to a quiet, centered stillness that prepares your whole being for restorative sleep.
In a world that celebrates productivity and often undervalues rest, sleep remains the ultimate, unbottled elixir. Free, natural, and powerful—it’s available to all of us, every night. The challenge isn’t in acquiring it, but in learning to honor it.
RECLAIM YOUR CALM: YOGA FOR BETTER SLEEP WEBINAR SERIES
Here is what you get:
THREE WEBINARS
WEBINAR 1. TENSION TRAPS: HOW BODY ACHES HOLD YOU BACK FROM RESTLESS SLEEP
WEBINAR 2. WHY CAN’T YOU SLEEP? PHYSIOLOGICAL REASONS FOR YOUR SLEEP TROUBLES AND QUICK HACKS TO FIX THE MOST COMMON ISSUES.
WEBINAR 3. RESET YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM: HOW TO QUIET THE BRAIN’S ALARM SIGNALS
EIGHT VIDEOS OF QUICK MOVES AND TECHNIQUES
You can do them anywhere, anytime—including in your bed. These simple, effective practices are designed to calm your nervous system, release physical tension, regulate your temperature, and prepare your body and mind for restful sleep.
SLEEP QUESTIONNAIRE
A sleep questionnaire can help you understand your specific sleep issues by revealing patterns, identifying the type of problem, uncovering contributing factors, and highlighting signs of nervous system dysregulation. It supports a personalized approach to finding effective solutions and allows you to track progress over time.
FOUR SHORT PRACTICES
SHORT PRACTICE. MELT THE DAY AWAY: NECK RELIEF BEFORE SLEEP
SHORT PRACTICE. EASE THE ACHE: BACK-FRIENDLY BEDTIME ROUTINE
SHORT PRACTICE. SLEEP EASY ON YOUR SIDE: YOGA FOR OUTER HIP RELEASE
SHORT PRACTICE. SETTLE YOUR SOLES: GENTLE YOGA FOR RESTLESS FEET
FOUR FULL PRACTICES
FULL PRACTICE. FROM WIRED TO TIRED: A YOGA PRACTICE TO PURGE ANTSY ENERGY
FULL PRACTICE. RELAX AND UNWIND
FULL PRACTICE. HEAR IT OUT, CALM IT DOWN: A YOGA PRACTICE FOR BUSY MIND
FULL PRACTICE. RESOLVE YOUR DAY EASY YOGA PRACTICE
PROGRESSIVE RELAXATION (AUDIO)
This guided relaxation will help you relax your body part by part and then calm your mind to help you fall asleep. It is based on the script that Bud Winter had used with combat pilots during World War 2 to train them to fall asleep in two minutes.
FULL E-BOOK OF ARTICLES ON SLEEP
This 80-page e-book explains what happens when we sleep, describes the different stages of sleep, lists the issues that can arise from insufficient sleep, discusses the factors that impact our sleep, and outlines strategies we can use to improve our sleep.
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Hi there! My name is Olga Kabel. I’ve been practicing and teaching yoga for over two decades. Over this period of time, as yoga had carried me over life’s peaks and valleys, I came to realize that yoga to me is not about achieving a particular physique, but more about how I handle life’s challenges, big and small, that get thrown my way. It is also about finding joy and contentment in everyday moments. To me, yoga is not just a thing to do, but a place to be—it’s a state of feeling more centered, more awake, and more aware of my experiences. This is why I practice yoga, and this is how I teach it. This is why I’ve made yoga both my profession and a way of life.
I don’t want you to miss out on the full potential of what yoga has to offer. Regular yoga practice has the power to transform any area of your life for the better. One thing that’s always fascinated me about yoga is its ability to affect change. We all know change is inevitable—our bodies and our lives go through it every single day. We cannot stop change (no matter how hard we try), but through our yoga practice, we can affect the direction of change. This redirection doesn’t need to be dramatic—even the slightest one will set you on an entirely new course. And this can show up in any area of your life, whether it’s your health, your work, your relationships, or your experiences of joy and contentment.
That was just lovely, calming and soothing, everything in me has calmed down. Thank you so much, will do this more often.
Hello Olga, I wanted to say to you that I really appreciate this practice. It is complete and efficient. I was so relaxed when I finished it! I only regret to have done the relaxation in my living room instead of my bed. 😉 Thank you-thank you!!
Love this class! Thanks so much for your teaching!
