The Seven Types of Rest

Most of us equate feeling tired with needing more sleep. But according to Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD, that only scratches the surface of what it really means to be rested. Through her research, the internal-medicine physician and founder of Restorasis identified seven types of rest that cut across all socioeconomic, cultural and racial barriers. On this episode, she gives us a thorough break-down of what these are and how to know when we’re getting enough of each. Whether you’re a worn-down athlete, a worn-out parent or an overworked employee, Dr Dalton-Smith assures us that her restorative practices aren’t additions to our to-do lists, they’re daily habits that can help us all become our optimal selves.

Learn More

• Learn everything you need to know about the seven types of rest in Dr Dalton-Smith’s book, Sacred Rest.
• Take Dr Dalton-Smith’s quiz to find out what kind of rest you might need more of.
• When you need to focus on your mental or physical rest, try easy yoga flows and guided meditations in the Nike Training Club app or a guided recovery run in the Nike Run Club app.