The Yoga of Sleep

Sacred and Scientific Practices to Heal Sleeplessness

By: Rubin Naiman PhD

Narrated by: Rubin Naiman PhD

An Integrative Approach to Healthy Sleep
We're in the midst of an epidemic of sleeplessness, with half of adults struggling with insomnia and a host of health risks associated with inadequate rest and sleep. Yet we're all aware of the benefits of good sleep, from vibrant health to better productivity to happier relationships, and more.

On The Yoga of Sleep, Dr. Rubin Naiman integrates effective sleep science with time-honored sacred perspectives to help us reclaim the full potential of our nightly journeys. This practical two-CD course begins with a discussion of “the lost art of sleep,” which examines common disorders and how to promote natural, healthy sleep.

Dr. Naiman shares techniques for managing an agitated mind, letting go at day's end, optimizing your “sleep setting” (or environment), and more. We then join him for five guided practices including:
• Rituals and rhythms—a contemplation on the essential elements of healthy sleep
• A mindful surrender to sleep—meditation, relaxation, and hypnotic techniques for a smooth transition to sleep
• Coming to—the sacred art of awakening

Dr. Andrew Weil has called his colleague Dr. Naiman a true pioneer in integrative sleep and dream medicine. On The Yoga of Sleep, Dr. Naiman invites us to open the “gracious gift” each night presents, and return to the deep serenity that lives at our core.

Sleep is a trip

What made the experience of listening to The Yoga of Sleep the most enjoyable?

This book is awesome, everithiyng was good, the information, the descriptions and the way is narrated.

Who was your favorite character and why?

From the introduction to the end, I enjoyed listen this book.

Have you listened to any of the narrator’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

The narrator was grate, he really inmmers into the jorney of sleep

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Defenitly, and I'll listen it again

A Whole Different Understanding of Sleep

What did you love best about The Yoga of Sleep?

I loved that Naiman gave me a whole different understanding about sleep, especially the understanding it as a different state of consciousness. In the past, whenever I woke up at night, I immediately began thinking. But Naiman explains that thinking is part of the conscious world, so I have begun to treasure sleep not as merely lack of consciousness, but a rich world with it's own values.

Review of the Yoga of Sleep

A wonderful presentation full of useful, applicable concepts. The second half of the audio would benefit from being structured into individual chapters for each practice. That would make it easier to go back and listen to a single practice at a time. Overall, I loved the material, the pace, and the tone. My personal relaxation practices, and those of my clients, will benefit me self from this information, and these simple yet profound practices. Thank you.

there is some real valuable information here

I have to say there was some great ideas here many of which I will be using

BOARING / no help at all...

Would you try another book from Rubin Naiman and/or the narrator?

never !

What do you think your next listen will be?

not from this person, to be sure.

Would you be willing to try another one of the narrator’s performances?

no way

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I was glad when it was over...

Any additional comments?

I plan on asking for my credit back, it was just that bad, IMHO...