Sleep Optimization & Recovery Science is a written, self-paced course in six modules. You learn the basics of sleep cycles, the role of your body clock and light, how to set up your bedroom, how to build a pre-sleep wind-down routine, how caffeine, alcohol and other disruptions affect sleep, and how to plan recovery when life is demanding.

What you will be able to do

  • Describe sleep cycles, REM and deep sleep in plain terms
  • Use light exposure and consistent timing to support your body clock
  • Set up a darker, quieter, cooler sleep environment
  • Follow a 30-to-60-minute wind-down routine
  • Plan caffeine, alcohol and recovery habits around your sleep

Self-paced. Start with the free preview lesson, then work through the modules in order. Full course overview.

How Sleep Works

Your Body Clock and Light

Your Sleep Environment

Winding Down

Caffeine, Alcohol and Disruptions

Recovery and Your Sleep Plan

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