Sleep Wave Diagrams & Connection to Stages of Sleep

Hello everyone,

We wanted to discuss how to read sleep wave diagrams.

In order to understand sleep wave diagrams, it is critical to understand the different phases of sleep as each one is correlated with different waves.

Awake Time (NREM)

• Prior to falling asleep

• Brief awakenings

Light Sleep/ NREM

• Muscle Relaxation

• Body Functions Decrease

• Switching Stages

REM Sleep

• Functions Increase

• Immobilization

• Benefits daily function

Deep Sleep/NREM

• Blood Pressure Drops

• Muscle Repair

• Brain Flushes Waste

See you soon,

Nan and Sri