What Is Phases Of Sleep Really Allabout?

Sleep is an everyday natural phenomenon that is as essential as a good diet and a great physical routine for the optimal wellness of an individual. If you look at how our body traverses through various stages during sleep the wave would typically give you the picture of a roller coaster with innumerable twists and bends. None of these ups and downs would be of our knowledge as we are snoozed during sleep.  There are 4 phases of sleep namely

1.       Awake

2.       Light Sleep

3.       Deep Sleep

4.       REM sleep( Rapid Eye Movement)

Let’s dive deep into each of these. Each phase has a significant impact on how your following day would be and how your mental & physical health would be enhanced.

Awake Stage:

The awake stage is the time spent on the bed before sleep or the time break which happens in between sleep when you suddenly miss the sleep in the middle. This is the transition between wakefulness and light sleep. Your muscles might begin to relax and drowsiness just sets it. This phase is a very short one and posts this awakening is easy

Light Sleep:

 The light sleep phase is the next phase and it almost occupies 50-60% of the entire sleep. Your brain waves slow down to take you into a slumber. The muscles get relaxed and your body will be ready for the transitions by slowing down respiration and heartbeat. You might wake up with a sound in the next room in this phase.

Deep Sleep:

The deep sleep phase is the critical part of sleep and it is a slow-wave sleep phase. The brain waves, the heart rate, the breathing slow down, blood pressure reduces, muscles are totally relaxed and it becomes very difficult to wake up. This is the time for your body’s restoration. Detox, repair, and rejuvenation happen at cellular levels physiologically. This phase determines the quality of your immune system.

REM Sleep:

REM is nothing but Rapid Eye Movement. The REM sleep phases occur in short intervals at first and then the REM sleep duration keeps prolonging. The brain activities are increases and your eye movements are rapid. The heart rate and blood pressure increase, breathing are fast and shallow. Most dreaming occurs during this phase. This phase is critical for learning and memory as the brain performs a lot during this sleep phase.

Sleep is a mandatory ingredient for a healthy life. Invest in routines and habits which regulate your sleep.

HAVE A GOOD SLEEP!