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Michaël Bijker

Good sleep is essential for good health.

Having trouble sleeping greatly affects both our mental and physical health. This is a problem that affects over 60% of the adult population, and the number of insomnia are increasing. Few realize that by implementing some simple changes in your daily habit patterns, diet and listening to guided meditations with special frequencies can eliminate insomnia and help you sleep better.

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Good sleep is essential for good health.

Having trouble sleeping greatly affects both our mental and physical health. This is a problem that affects over 60% of the adult population, and the number of insomnia are increasing. Few realize that by implementing some simple changes in your daily habit patterns, diet and listening to guided meditations with special frequencies can eliminate insomnia and help you sleep better.

In this course, you will get all the knowledge and tools to greatly improve your sleep and cure insomnia.  We have combined all the best breathing, meditation and sleep training knowledge out there and have put it in this amazing course. Learn some simple yet powerful techniques to fall asleep quickly and easily and wake up well-rested, full of energy for the day.

This course consists of:

- Guided breathing & meditation sessions

- Science about sleep

- Yoga Nidra for sleeping

- Diet & Nutritional advice

- Understanding insomnia

- Physical exercises

- Sleep journaling

- Brain Enhancing Audio®  sessions for sleeping

- Creating better habits to improve sleep

- Ultimate Sleeping Course workbook

Meet your instructor.

Michaël Bijker is the best-selling course creator of breathwork, QiGong and meditation courses on Udemy with over 50.000 students and his courses are among the highest-ranked on Udemy. His teachings have transformed the lives of thousands of people around the world. Michaël has practiced mind training and meditation since the age of 14 and studied QiGong and Yoga since having to recover from a severe car accident that happened in the year 2001. By the powerful methods of QiGong and Yoga and the grace of God he was able to recover from injuries of which medical professionals considered he would probably not heal. Since then he has been committed to helping others to learn these wonderful techniques as well that will not only give health, focus and strength, but makes us realize what we truly are and what our true calling is.

He has been traveling around the world encountering knowledge for his passion for body and mind work, especially Meditation, Yoga, Qi Gong and breath-work. His teachings has helped many from all over the world. Focusing on training mind and body to help each person to get to know it's real nature and essence and to free your mind. He now teaches yoga, meditation, breath work and mind training in Portugal.Michaël is a certified 800hr (certified by YogaAlliance) teacher with a yoga therapy certification from Paramanand institute of yoga sciences & research, Indore. where he studied under the loving and wise guidance of Dr. Omanand - Guruji.

Here is what Udemy students say about Michaël's courses in over 9.000 ratings & reviews. :

"The course became part of my daily meditation and self-care process. I love that the sleep Course is logically built, one subject on top of another, Michael is calm and kind and logical."

"Great teacher and brilliant course - useful, educational, practical, inspirational and potentially life-changing. Thank you for making this available. "

"This course will guide you, inspire you and take your life to the next level of Love, Joy, and Inner Peace. The most powerful course I've done so far. Thank you Michaël."

"Great course and the teacher is fantastic. Simply the best meditation course I have ever taken. Sublime. "

"Michael has created a wonderful program that melts all of these practices together in a comprehensive sleep program. His smooth voice and wise words make listening to the sessions relaxing, thought-provoking and, for me, the incentive to continue a daily routine under his guidance as well as individual sessions on my own throughout the day. Well done."

"Amazing teacher and a life-changing course. Thank you so much for making this beautiful program filled with so much awareness and love."

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Improve your sleep
  • Optimize your sleeping habits
  • Cure insomnia
  • Optimize your diet and habit patterns for perfect sleep
  • Improve your life on all levels
  • Deal with insomnia today!

Syllabus

Introduction Sleeping course

Welcome to the Ultimate Sleeping Course. In this course you will:

- Learn 5 techniques to still the mind

- Learn the techniques to sleep deep and profound

- Understand the workings of mind & emotions

- Learn about diet and nutrition for good sleep

- Create healthy and wholesome habitual patterns

- You will get 7 guided meditations & 4 Brain Enhancing Audio files

- Journaling assignments to start implementing some profound changes in your life

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Why do we sleep? What happens when we sleep? Why is it sometimes not possible to sleep? In this video Michaël Bijker will expain you all about the facts of sleeping! 

When we sleep we go through different cycles and stages of sleep. For some people there can be a disfunction in the creation of certain hormones and neurotransmitters, making it unable to sleep well. We will have a deeper look at sleep cycles and stages in this video.

To sleep well in the night it is essential to have good habitual patterns in your life. In this video you will learn all about the importance of good habitual patterns and how to start implementing them in your life.

Your brain, and all systems in the body, work better when you feel relaxed,  happy and healthy. To be able to sleep well, your brain must produce the right hormones and neurotransmitters. Therefore it is very important to take some time every day to find joy in your life and feel more energized.

Your daytime is a preparation for the night, and the night is a preparation for the day. By implementing some simple, yet powerful changes in your daily life, you will make a great difference for how well you sleep.

When you wake up, it is good to go through some routines that will help you to start your day well! In this video Michaël will go through 5 simple, yet powerful routines to start your day in the best way possible.

When you go to bed, it is good to go through a routine to let go of the day and to really prepare mind and body for a good night rest. Here are some key points to do this well.

You are what you eat. The food that you eat a great impact on your whole state of mind and state of body. Every cell in the body is build up from the food that you have been eating. We will look at the importance of good diet and how to implement healthy eating habits.

Some foods are very activating for your nervous system. Other foods will calm you down. It is essential to know what foods and drinks can make you have a wonderful sleep or a restless sleep.

Your body consists of trillions of cells, few know that around 40% of the number of cells is actually cells from microbes and bacteria. Your body is a wonderful living symbiosis of different organisms!

A video explaining all about the use of sleeping medication.

Many people are under the assumption that drinking some alcohol before sleep will help them sleep better. A lot of studies have shown the opposite is true. Learn more about why that is.

A clear and concise overview of the best vitamins and minerals in foods that help you sleep better. Print it out, hang it on your fridge.

In this video Michaël will explain how mind and emotions can greatly affect the quality of your sleep. There will be an explanation as well about how to clear the mind and emotional system to feel more inner peace and inner stillness.

There are 2 main modes of the central nervous system: Rest & Digest, and Fight or Flight. We will take a deeper look into this and see how we can influence our own nervous system to prepare for good sleeping.

An overactive, worrying mind cannot rest. Therefore it is very important to understand the workings of stress and worrying so we can calm and still the mind easily.

The mind can always be busy and full of ideas and thoughts, for some this creates a sense of restlessness. There is a simple, yet powerful way to clear the mind. In this video Michaël will explain all about that.

As some of you know, deep breathing exercises can greatly help to bring the mind and body into a deeply relaxing state. In these videos you will learn how to breathe with your full lung capacity.

A deep breathing relaxation tutorial. Lie down on your back and have a pillow, book or your hands on your abdomen and follow the instructions carefully.

Session 2 of this deep breathing relaxation tutorial. Lie down on your back and have a pillow, book or your hands on your abdomen and follow the instructions carefully.

In order to breathe deeply one can do a simple, yet powerful breathing technique to open up the breathing muscles even more to create more breathing space.

A very powerful, ancient Hawaiian technique to clean the emotional system and mind. Get in a comfortable position preferably with headphones on.

Brain Wave Audio - Sleeping Rain
Simply lie or sit down in a comfortable position, use your headphones and enjoy the healing journey. These audio tracks will bring your mind and brain into a state of relaxation and sleep.

How can isochronic tones and binaural beats improve my brain?

At the root of all our thoughts, emotions and behavior lies the communication between neurons within our brain. Masses of neurons communicating with each other cause synchronized electrical pulses that produce brainwaves. Isochronic tones and binaural beats are so-called brainwave entrainment or neural synchronization techniques that use pulsing (background) tones and frequencies to cause the brain to synchronize its dominant brainwave frequency with an external stimulus to achieve the desired state.

Brain Wave Audio - Cosmic Sleep

Simply lie or sit down in a comfortable position, use your headphones and enjoy the healing journey.

relax How can isochronic tones and binaural beats improve my brain?

At the root of all our thoughts, emotions and behaviour lies the communication between neurons within our brain. Masses of neurons communicating with each other causes synchronised electrical pulses that produce brainwaves. Isochronic tones and binaural beats are so-called brainwave entrainment or neural synchronisation techniques that use pulsing (background) tones and frequencies to cause the brain to synchronize its dominant brainwave frequency with an external stimulus to achieve the desired state.

Brain Wave Audio - Rest in the forest
Simply lie or sit down in a comfortable position, use your headphones and enjoy the healing journey.

relax How can isochronic tones and binaural beats improve my brain?

At the root of all our thoughts, emotions and behaviour lies the communication between neurons within our brain. Masses of neurons communicating with each other causes synchronised electrical pulses that produce brainwaves. Isochronic tones and binaural beats are so-called brainwave entrainment or neural synchronisation techniques that use pulsing (background) tones and frequencies to cause the brain to synchronize its dominant brainwave frequency with an external stimulus to achieve the desired state.

It is important to keep the body fit and healthy. This '5 minute workout' is a simple and effective way to do just that.

There is a wonderful ancient Tibetan practice used by Tibetan monks to strengthen and open up body, mind and energy system. These are 5 movement and breathing techniques that take only 15 minutes that will greatly improve mental and physical health.

A longer 50 minute session with a 10 minute talk about implementing the habit of gratitude in your daily life. This is followed by a gentle yoga session to open the hips and a breathing & meditation session.

In this longer session Michaël will guide you through a very gentle and profound stretching and breathing session in the style of Yin Yoga. It is a great way to go into a deeply relaxing state and bring balance and healing into mind and body.

Deepen your knowledge about breathwork and meditation! It will improve your life in all aspects.

Deepen your ability to meditate. Meditation = medication and when one can become master of their mind, life becomes som much more joyful, peaceful and satisfying! 

QiGong a gentle and powerful ancient Chinese method of movement, breathwork and meditation to train mind and body. This is a session in which you can feel the great power of these methods.

This is a short 15 minute session of breathwork, movement and meditation in which you will feel how you can greatly alter your state of being in a matter of minutes.

A 40 minute long webinar session to help you make some profound changes in your life.

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Read about what's good
what should give you pause
and possible dealbreakers
Combines breathing exercises, meditation, yoga nidra, and dietary advice, offering a holistic approach to sleep improvement that may appeal to those seeking alternatives to medication
Includes 'Brain Enhancing Audio' sessions with isochronic tones and binaural beats, which some may find helpful for relaxation and sleep induction
Features sleep journaling, which can be a useful tool for self-reflection and tracking progress in improving sleep habits and identifying patterns
Taught by an instructor certified in yoga therapy, which may lend credibility to the yoga and meditation components of the course
Requires headphones to experience the Brain Enhancing Audio sessions, which may be an additional requirement for some learners

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Reviews summary

Course for better sleep and curing insomnia

According to students, this course is a highly effective and life-changing program for improving sleep and addressing insomnia. Learners frequently praise instructor Michaël Bijker for his calm, clear, and knowledgeable teaching style, which creates a relaxing and supportive learning environment. The course is well-structured, offering a comprehensive approach that includes the science of sleep, the impact of habits, diet, and emotions, and practical techniques like guided meditations, breathing exercises, Yoga Nidra, and unique Brain Enhancing Audio sessions. Many students report experiencing significant improvements in their sleep quality, finding the methods easy to implement and beneficial for overall well-being.
Workbook and audio tracks are useful tools.
"The ultimate sleeping course workbook is a great companion to the lectures."
"The included brain enhancing audio tracks are a unique and helpful resource for sleep."
"Having the guided sessions and audio tracks readily available makes practice easy."
"The supplementary materials enhance the learning experience."
Covers science, habits, diet, and mind.
"The course covers not just techniques but also the science behind sleep and the importance of habits."
"I appreciate the sections on diet, nutrition, and the mind-emotion connection to sleep."
"It's a holistic approach, addressing sleep from multiple angles."
"The information on sleep cycles and hormones was very informative."
Practical methods improve relaxation and sleep.
"The guided meditations and breathing exercises are very helpful in calming my mind before sleep."
"I found the Yoga Nidra and brain wave audio sessions to be particularly effective for deep relaxation."
"Implementing the habit and diet changes from the course made a noticeable difference in my sleep."
"These techniques are simple yet powerful and help me fall asleep faster."
Calm, knowledgeable, and highly effective teacher.
"Michael has a calm and soothing voice and is able to explain the concepts in a clear and concise manner."
"Michael is a great teacher and his sessions are very relaxing and beneficial."
"The instructor is very knowledgeable and has a gentle and kind presence."
"Michael's expertise shines through; he's the best instructor for this topic."
Helps improve sleep and cure insomnia.
"After taking this course, my sleep has significantly improved."
"I was struggling with insomnia, and this course gave me the tools to finally get restful sleep."
"This course has been life-changing for my sleep habits and overall health."
"I am now able to fall asleep more easily and stay asleep longer."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in The Ultimate Sleep Course | Sleep good & Cure Insomnia with these activities:
Read 'Why We Sleep' by Matthew Walker
Expand your understanding of sleep science by reading a comprehensive book on the subject.
View Why We Sleep on Amazon
Show steps
  • Obtain a copy of 'Why We Sleep'.
  • Read the book, taking notes on key concepts.
  • Reflect on how the book's insights relate to the course material.
Read 'Why We Sleep' by Matthew Walker
Gain a deeper understanding of the science behind sleep and its impact on overall health and well-being.
View Why We Sleep on Amazon
Show steps
  • Obtain a copy of 'Why We Sleep'.
  • Read the book, taking notes on key concepts.
  • Reflect on how the information relates to your own sleep habits.
Review Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Solidify your understanding of the human body's systems to better grasp the biological processes discussed in the course.
Browse courses on Human Physiology
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  • Review your notes from previous biology or anatomy courses.
  • Focus on the nervous system and endocrine system.
  • Identify any gaps in your knowledge and fill them using online resources.
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Review Basic Nutrition Principles
Reinforce your understanding of how diet and nutrition impact sleep quality.
Browse courses on Nutrition
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  • Review basic nutrition guidelines.
  • Identify foods that promote or hinder sleep.
  • Plan a sleep-friendly meal.
Design a Personalized Sleep Improvement Plan
Apply the course's principles to create a tailored plan for improving your own sleep or that of someone you know.
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  • Assess your current sleep habits and identify areas for improvement.
  • Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.
  • Implement the plan and track your progress.
  • Adjust the plan as needed based on your results.
Design a Personalized Sleep Improvement Plan
Apply the course concepts to create a tailored plan for improving your own sleep.
Show steps
  • Assess your current sleep habits.
  • Identify areas for improvement.
  • Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.
  • Implement your plan and track your progress.
Create a Sleep Hygiene Guide
Reinforce your understanding of sleep hygiene by creating a guide for others.
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  • Research best practices for sleep hygiene.
  • Organize the information into a clear and concise guide.
  • Share the guide with friends, family, or online communities.
Create a Sleep Journal
Track your sleep patterns and identify factors that affect your sleep quality.
Show steps
  • Choose a method for tracking your sleep (e.g., notebook, app).
  • Record your sleep duration, quality, and any relevant factors (e.g., diet, exercise, stress).
  • Analyze your data to identify patterns and trends.
Explore 'The Sleep Revolution' by Arianna Huffington
Gain insights into the cultural and societal aspects of sleep by reading a popular book on the topic.
Show steps
  • Obtain a copy of 'The Sleep Revolution'.
  • Read the book, focusing on the cultural and societal aspects of sleep.
  • Reflect on how these factors influence your own sleep habits.
Practice Breathing Exercises Daily
Reinforce the breathing techniques taught in the course to promote relaxation and improve sleep.
Show steps
  • Choose a breathing exercise from the course.
  • Set aside 15 minutes each day to practice.
  • Focus on your breath and relax your body.
Explore 'The Sleep Revolution' by Arianna Huffington
Gain insights into the cultural and societal factors that affect sleep and learn practical strategies for improving your sleep habits.
Show steps
  • Obtain a copy of 'The Sleep Revolution'.
  • Read the book, focusing on the practical advice and strategies.
  • Implement some of the suggestions in your own life.
Share Sleep Tips with Others
Reinforce your knowledge by sharing what you've learned with others and helping them improve their sleep.
Show steps
  • Identify someone who is struggling with sleep.
  • Share some of the tips and techniques you've learned in the course.
  • Offer support and encouragement.

Career center

Learners who complete The Ultimate Sleep Course | Sleep good & Cure Insomnia will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Sleep Coach
A sleep coach helps individuals improve their sleep habits and overcome sleep disorders like insomnia. This course provides a foundation in understanding the science of sleep, diet and nutrition's effect on sleep, guided meditation, breathwork, and physical exercises that can help one create personalized sleep improvement plans. The course's focus includes training and techniques to sleep more deeply as well as journaling prompts for habit changes. By learning practical methods from this course, a sleep coach can offer comprehensive support.
Wellness Consultant
Wellness consultants promote holistic health by addressing various aspects of wellbeing, including sleep. This course helps a wellness consultant understand how daily habits, diet, and stress impact sleep quality. The course's focus on mind-body practices like guided meditation, breathwork, and yoga nidra positions the consultant to assist clients in optimizing their sleep for better overall health. The course's guided sessions and brain enhancing audio provide additional tools for clients seeking relaxation.
Meditation Instructor
Meditation instructors guide individuals to achieve mental clarity and relaxation, often teaching methods to improve sleep. This course provides a wealth of guided meditations and breathwork techniques, that a meditation instructor can use and share. The various elements of this program will help an instructor educate students on the science of sleep and the impact of mind-body connection. The course materials, including audio sessions and journaling prompts, also help the instructor develop new practices.
Yoga Instructor
Yoga instructors use physical poses, breathing techniques, and meditation to promote physical and mental wellbeing. This course offers a thorough introduction to yoga nidra for sleep as well as exercises and breathing techniques that a yoga instructor can incorporate into their practice. The course also discusses the science of sleep, and how diet impacts it, allowing a yoga instructor to teach a more complete approach to wellness. The course’s guided sessions and journaling assignments will give the instructor a deeper perspective on the practice.
Life Coach
Life coaches assist clients in achieving their goals through personal development. This course may be useful to a life coach, who must consider how sleep and overall wellbeing impact a client's success. The course can help a life coach understand how different habits, diet, and mindset directly affect sleep. The guided meditations, breathing and physical exercises present a wealth of tools for clients to practice.
Mindfulness Trainer
Mindfulness trainers teach techniques to improve awareness and emotional regulation, which impacts sleep. This course may be useful to a mindfulness trainer, as it covers breathwork, guided meditations, and the science of sleep in depth. By understanding the mind-body connection highlighted in the course, a mindfulness trainer can help their clients not only become more aware, but also sleep better. The course's guided meditation sessions are also a resource.
Holistic Health Practitioner
A holistic health practitioner focuses on the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and emotional health. This course may be useful to a holistic health practitioner, given its exploration of the science of sleep, and the profound impact of mind, body, and spirit on its quality. The course's practical tools, including guided meditation, yoga nidra, and breathwork techniques provide a full set of tools the practitioner can use to address their clients needs. The course's insight into diet and habits is also relevant.
Health Educator
Health educators teach communities about health topics, including sleep. This course may be useful to a health educator, providing knowledge about how sleep impacts mental and physical health. A health educator can leverage the course's information about diet, habit patterns, and guided meditations, to create informative workshops and programs. The course's focus on insomnia and strategies to improve sleep offer practical help to those struggling.
Corporate Wellness Specialist
Corporate wellness specialists create programs to promote employee health and wellbeing. This course may be useful to a corporate wellness specialist, providing a deep understanding of the science of sleep, as well as practical tools to improve it. The course's guided sessions, breathing techniques, and habit-building advice can be combined into educational programs for employees. Furthermore, the course material about diet and nutrition can inform workplace health initiatives.
Stress Management Consultant
Stress management consultants help individuals develop coping mechanisms for stress, often addressing sleep issues influenced by stress. This course may be useful to a stress management consultant, with its instruction in breathing, meditation, and physical exercises. Understanding the connection between mind, emotions and sleep, the consultant can help clients alleviate stress through implementing holistic practices. The guided sessions and brain enhancing audio sessions can be incorporated into stress reduction plans.
Wellness Blogger
Wellness bloggers create online content about health and wellbeing. This course may be useful to a wellness blogger, who can use its in-depth knowledge of sleep science, diet, and mind-body practices to create informed, authoritative content. The course also includes practical techniques, including breathwork, guided meditations, and physical exercise that can be shared with readers. The course’s journaling assignments will also provide fodder for blog posts and articles.
Personal Trainer
Personal trainers guide clients through fitness routines but also address topics like sleep that impact physical health. This course may be useful for a personal trainer, as it explores physical exercises that contribute to better sleep, discusses diet, and includes guided sessions to promote relaxation. By understanding habits, diet and exercises that improve sleep, a personal trainer can offer a more holistic program to their clients. The course's exercises and breathing techniques may also be incorporated into sessions.
Nutritionist
Nutritionists give dietary guidance, and are increasingly aware of the integral role of sleep in overall health. This course may be useful for a nutritionist to understand the link between food choices and sleep quality. The course includes clear information about diet and how it affects sleep, including best minerals and vitamins to consume. With this knowledge, a nutritionist can create more comprehensive plans that consider sleep patterns. The course discusses how some foods activate the nervous system while others calm it.
Rehabilitation Specialist
Rehabilitation specialists assist individuals in recovering from injuries or illnesses, often needing to consider the impact of sleep on healing. This course may be useful to a rehabilitation specialist, as it provides an understanding of the importance of sleep, diet, and relaxation practices for recovery. The course's emphasis on the science of sleep, different techniques, and guided sessions can be leveraged by specialists to optimize the healing process. The physical exercises may also be adapted to the needs of their clients.
Adult Education Instructor
Adult education instructors teach various subjects to adult learners often in courses or workshops. This course may be useful to an adult education instructor, who may be interested in learning more about sleep, or who may use the information from the course as material for their own teaching. The course's curriculum emphasizes scientific principles, habit building, and offers multiple guided sessions that could be used in workshops or study groups. The course's workbook provides a resource for students.

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in The Ultimate Sleep Course | Sleep good & Cure Insomnia.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the science of sleep, covering topics such as sleep cycles, the effects of sleep deprivation, and the benefits of good sleep hygiene. It is highly relevant to this course as it provides a deeper understanding of the biological and neurological processes involved in sleep. Reading this book will help students grasp the underlying mechanisms discussed in the course and appreciate the importance of sleep for overall health and well-being. It is commonly used as a reference by sleep researchers and clinicians.
Explores the cultural and societal factors that contribute to sleep deprivation, as well as the personal and professional benefits of prioritizing sleep. It complements the course by providing a broader perspective on the importance of sleep in modern life. While not as scientifically rigorous as 'Why We Sleep', it offers practical advice and inspiring stories that can motivate students to make positive changes to their sleep habits. This book is more valuable as additional reading to provide a broader perspective.

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