A new wave of sleep retreats and spas are offering another way to get some shut-eye.
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It would seem there has never been a better time to be tired.
And, for the most exhausted among us, another option has recently cropped up: sleep retreats.
Getaways where the only goal is for you to get some serious rest.
There are biological reasons for thispregnancy, menopausebut stress is to blame, too.
The busy balance of work and life can make it hard to clock in enough shuteye.
Clearly, not every sleep retreat is designed the same way.
There are two primary types: those that emphasize pampering, and others that focus on evidencebased methods.
Thats because sleep loss can be cyclical.
Poor sleep begets poor sleep, she says.
That was the impetus behind Dr. Robbins design of the Grand Wailea retreat.
Was it a lighter dinner?
Was it the sleep tracking and the greater awareness that came with it?
The goal, she says, was for them to return home prepared to maintain what they learned.
McGroarty believes that the rise of sleep retreats has been a long time coming.
Plus, she says, sleep retreats also offer a precious resource: a place to nap with abandon.
Now, doesnt that sound like a dream.
This story originally appeared in the2024 Changemakers Issue.
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