Sankha Yoga

15/03/2026

CAN’T SLEEP?
Wake at 2–3am with your mind racing?

You’re not alone, & it’s not just about “relaxing more.”

Sleep is not something you force.
Sleep is something the brain allows.

And the brain is constantly asking a question:

“Is it safe enough to power down?”

If the answer is not quite, certain circuits stay active.

That’s when people experience:

-trouble falling asleep
-waking at 2–3am
-racing thoughts at night
-sleeping… but waking tired

In this 2.5 hour interactive masterclass you will:

-learn how the brain decides when it’s safe to sleep
-understand why so many people struggle with falling asleep, waking at 2–3am, or sleeping but still waking tired
-discover your current baseline stress level
-experience techniques that help signal safety to the brain & support better sleep

We will finish with a practical sequence designed to help the brain shift toward sleep & the nervous system downshift into rest & recovery.

You’ll leave with tools you can use immediately.

Bookings are now open - via the book now tabs or www.sankhayoga.com

Sankha Yoga & Applied Neurology

06/03/2026

VISION & SLEEP

Your eyes don’t just help you see.
They help regulate your nervous system.

Your visual system constantly sends information to the brain about:
-movement
-light
-safety
-orientation in space

If that information is clear & stable, the brain can downshift.

If it’s noisy or strained, the brain stays slightly more alert.

And that matters for sleep.

The brain uses signals from the eyes to help organise:
-circadian rhythm
-melatonin timing
-autonomic tone
-alertness vs recovery

This is why late-night screens & visual strain may make it harder for some people to switch off..

BUT it’s not just the above 👆🏻

It’s how well your visual system is functioning.

You can have perfect eyesight & still have deficits in visual skills.

Eyesight is about seeing clearly.

Visual skills are how the brain uses the eyes:
-tracking
-focusing
-eye coordination
-peripheral awareness
-visual stability

These skills influence how safe or alert the nervous system feels.

And the interesting part is…

Visual skills are trainable.

Small changes in visual input can QUICKLY influence nervous system regulation.

Which is why in the Sleep Masterclass we’ll explore how your sensory systems - including vision , influence your ability to switch off & sleep deeply.

Absolutely stunning morning for yoga in the park

06/03/2026

05/03/2026

Your balance system
(the vestibular system in your inner ears)
does more than keep you upright.

It helps regulate your nervous system.

When the brain receives clear balance signals, it can:

-reduce fight/ flight stress response
-increase rest & digest recovery system
-stabilize the body’s autonomic rhythms
_heart rate
_breathing
_sleep cycles

This helps the brain transition into sleep states more easily.

Which is why humans have instinctively used vestibular stimulation for centuries.

E.g. Rocking babies to sleep.

The brain recognises rhythmic movement as safe.

And safety is what allows the nervous system to downshift into sleep.

Important:
Balance isn’t just muscle strength.
It’s a sensory skill involving your
inner ears, eyes, joints & brain.

Hint:
In the Sleep Masterclass we’ll be working with the balance system to support better sleep regulation.

📸End of clip : a grateful passer by - who just learn how to balance better in a matter of seconds 🤩👏🏼

04/03/2026

You might be sleeping…
but that doesn’t mean your nervous system is resting.

Many people don’t feel stressed.
They simply feel normal for the pace they live at.

But the nervous system always leaves clues.

During the DAY, you might notice things like:

-cold hands & feet
-difficulty regulating body temperature
-jaw, neck, or shoulder tension
-tight hip flexors
-breath holding
-difficulty settling into stillness
-constantly pushing your limits
-fast thinking
-narrow visual focus
(These are some of the most common)

And then there may be subtle sleep signals as well:

-waking with temperature changes during
-jaw or shoulder tension in the morning
-restlessness during sleep
-difficulty returning to sleep if you wake
-breathing irregularities
-waking unrefreshed
-or an afternoon crash around 2–4 p.m.

All of these can reflect the same underlying pattern:

your nervous system may be idling slightly activated.

And when baseline activation stays higher,
sleep becomes more fragile.

Most people assume they simply need more relaxation.

But what if the issue is something else?

🌙 Sleep Masterclass, March 28

Link to Blog post is in comments for those who like a little more depth…



Last nights lunar eclipse pic by

03/03/2026

If relaxation was enough, this wouldn’t keep happening.