Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD | The 7 Types of Rest

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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 MoreLearn 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.