Sleep

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The average person requires 7 -10 hours of sleep per night according to the National Sleep Foundation. Most of us are familiar with what is called a monophasic sleep cycle. This cycle is used by most people as it’s what we hear about and learn about the most. This once a day cycle is practical but inefficient. There are actually four other sleep cycles that can provide the identical benefits of sleep, while sleeping much less. The Byphasic cycle, Everyman cycle, Dymaxion cycle and the Uberman cycle. In order, the Byphasic cycle consists of one 5 – 6 hour sleep and one 20, 60 or 90 minute nap per day. Total sleep time is around 5.3 – 10 hours per day. In regards to health, compared to the monophasic cycle there is now enough scientific research to show that this cycle is not only better for your health but can also lead to better moods, a decrease in stress, an increase in your ability to be altert as well as overall productivity. The Everyman cycle is a sleep schedule consisting of one 3.5 hour core sleep and and 3 20 minute naps spread out over the day. The cycle is designed to counteract the natural drops in our alertness. The Dymaxion cycle cycle consists of 4 30 minute sleeps throughout the day which totals only 2 hours of sleep. Finally, the Uberman cycle is a sleep schedule consisting entirely of 20 minute naps totalling 2 hours of sleep per day. Each nap is spaced equidistantly throughout the day.

Each of these sleep schedules is proven to be healthier and obviously more efficient than the common and conventional monophasic cycle. Think about changing, or better yet, sleep on it.