Somewhere along the way, we became a wake-centric world: always on, artificially illuminated, always doing. Yet, many of us sense, at a felt level, that something is missing—without ever being able to pin it down. What if that yearning were for … darkness? Getting Deep Rest and Restoration in Our Overstimulated Lives. a FREE Live learning session on Thursday, August 27, at 8 pm ET | 5 pm PT As surprising as this may sound, Andrew Holecek teaches, the restorative benefits of darkness practices have been known for centuries—and are now being studied at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and other research labs where Andrew is contributing to the science. Learn more about Into the Luminous Dark ► https://product.soundstrue.com/into-the-luminous-dark/ Andrew Holecek is an interdisciplinary scholar-practitioner in Tibetan Buddhism and other nondual wisdom traditions who has spent more than thirty years helping people transform life’s greatest challenges into opportunities for awakening. A dedicated meditation practitioner who completed the traditional Tibetan Buddhist three-year retreat, Andrew is known for making profound contemplative practices accessible and practical. As one of the West’s foremost teachers of dream yoga, the spiritual dimension of lucid dreaming, he guides students in using the night to transform their waking lives. He is the Resident Contemplative Scholar at the Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies, and a Research Consultant for the neuroscience lab at Northwestern University. Dr. Holecek is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and is currently involved in five dark retreat studies, with several more in development. He is the author of Total Eclipse of the Mind, Reverse Meditation, Dream Yoga, and many other books. Subscribe to Sounds True's YouTube Channel ► https://bit.ly/SubscribeSTYT Sounds True is a mission-driven learning and media company, and a recognized leader in wellbeing, personal growth, and spiritual transformation. Partnering with the world’s foremost wisdom teachers and best-selling authors, the company reaches millions worldwide with its unique programs, digital learning experiences, and worldwide events. The company also features a variety of original series, weekly shows, and live online experiences on Sounds True One, its global platform and community with members across more than 125 countries. Sounds True is a Public Benefit Corporation and also the home of the Sounds True Foundation. Connect with us: ▪️Facebook: http://bit.ly/2XFIIeE ▪️Instagram: http://bit.ly/2UlEoiH ▪️Website: http://bit.ly/2tOl02d