Awakened Sleep

From internationally-celebrated Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, and the Chief Medical Advisor for the Chopra Foundation, Dr. Sheila Patel, comes a personalized protocol to restore, repair, replenish, and reset your sleep and awaken your pure human potential, based in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Between the busyness of our daily lives, and the ever increasing presence of gadgets, machines and screens, restorative sleep is hard to come by. One in three adults worldwide suffers from insomnia. So many of us are searching for a good night's sleep, but what does that actually mean and how do we obtain it? Through five combined decades of clinical practice and research, and work with thousands of clients and patients around the world, Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar and Dr. Sheila Patel are here to offer a holistic solution to this widespread problem. Integrating cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, Awakened Sleep will teach you how to create balanced, restorative sleep that can unlock your full human potential. Sleep isn't an obstacle, it's an opportunity - a spiritual activity with the capacity to optimize wellbeing, creativity, performance, and more. We all have the capacity for awakened sleep, which goes beyond physiological rest and relaxation, and this natural state holds the keys to the health of our body, mind, and spirit. Through a blend of Western and Eastern science, Awakened Sleep offers a comprehensive framework for understanding your individual sleep. Awakened Sleep will reveal: * the most common culprits that interfere with your natural sleep patterns and cycles * the emotional and spiritual aspects that help you tap into good sleep * insight into your sleep habits through assessments, meditations, practices, and reflection questions * and a variety of sleep protocols and tips, so you can craft your own morning and evening rituals. No matter what's getting in the way of your sleep, you can make empowered choices that work for you.

Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar is one of the most prominent and academically accomplished Ayurvedic physicians in the United States. He is the director of Ayurvedic Healing, an integrative wellness clinic in Santa Cruz where he has successfully treated more than 50,000 clients. He is also the author of The Hot Belly Diet and Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life which has been translated into 13 languages and sold nearly 60,000 copies. As a leading voice in Ayurvedic medicine, Dr. Suhas is a sought-after speaker at Ayurvedic and wellness conferences both nationally and internationally. He is an Advisor and Consultant at Chopra Global and Chopra Foundation, which allows him to share the stage with some of the leading global experts in the field of Integrative Medicine. Dr. Sheila Patel (MD) is the Chief Medical Advisor for the Chopra Foundation and a board-certified family physician. Dr. Sheila is certified as an instructor of Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation and served as Chief Medical Officer for Chopra Global for 13 years. She joined the Institute for Integrative Nutrition as a Medical Advisor where she continues to be a lead educator for the Chopra meditation and health certification programs. In addition, she serves as the clinical research director for the Chopra Foundation, volunteer faculty at UCSD School of Family Medicine and Public Health, and is a sought-after keynote speaker.