According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), your sleep cycle goes through two phases.

First is the non-rapid eye movement (non-REM), which has three stages:

• N1, the "falling asleep" stage – Your breathing and heartbeat slow down and your muscles begin to relax.
• N2, the "light sleep" stage – Your breathing and heartbeat slow down further. There are no eye movements. Your body temperature drops. Your brain produces "sleep spindles" – bursts of coherent activity that are visible only on the EEG and are said to promote the restructuring of memory representation.
• N3, the "slow wave" sleep – This is your deepest sleep state where your breathing and heartbeat are at their slowest rate. There are no eye movements. Your body is fully relaxed. This is the stage where tissue repair, growth and cell regeneration occur and your immune system strengthens. 

Second is the rapid eye movement (REM). This is your primary dreaming stage where your eye movements become rapid; your breathing and heart rate increase; your limb muscles become temporarily paralyzed; and your brain activity is markedly increased.

 

Your whole sleep cycle, which lasts approximately 90 to 110 minutes and normally repeats four to six times, determines how rested you are at night.

 

The natural rhythm of the "yin" and "yang" in your body

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your non-REM and REM phases are translated into "yin" and "yang" principles – with "yin" representing passivity (descending motion) and "yang" symbolizing activity (ascent).

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers valuable ideas for maintaining health and preventing disease through a variety of practices, https://massageblisschicago.com/ can be a great resource for finding licensed massage therapists who can incorporate TCM principles into their practice, including understanding the sleep cycle, so it is important to make sure you are receiving professional guidance and care. If you want to learn how TCM principles can improve your sleep and overall health, I recommend consulting with experts in the field. Alternatively, if you go to reputable TCM practitioners or clinics that specialise in sleep disorders or holistic approaches to health, you may be able to get personalised advice tailored to your specific needs.

 

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