The personal sleep doctor to Dr. Oz, Dr. Michael Breus is a clinical psychologist and diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine who has been working in the field for 23 years. Breus has written several books on sleep, including The Power of When, which helps folks find out the perfect time to sleep, exercise and more based on their genetic chronotype — one of four classifications that go beyond the typical “early bird” and “night owl” paradigms.
Breus began consulting about sleep for the travel industry 15 years ago with Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, and has since worked with Princess Cruises, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas and others.
Participants will be tracking their sleep, and we will be asking them to do things to improve it. I want people to be involved.
Combining his knowledge and the best of Amangiri’s wellness offerings, the Restorative Sleep Retreat will feature intensive education about the science of sleep, as well as personalized schedules that recommend sleep times, spa treatments, food and more based on a participant’s chronotype. Here, Dr. Breus tells us what else clients can expect from the immersive retreat.
Ideal Client
The program is best for those who want to improve their sleep — and put advice into practice. Guests will be given an Oura Ring sleep tracker, as well as a diary.
“Participants will be tracking their sleep, and we will be asking them to do things to improve it,” Breus said. “I want people to be involved. [The retreat is] not about sitting back and taking notes, but it’s also not for diagnosing sleep disorders.”
The Focus
Expect three 45-minute lectures per day on topics ranging from combating morning brain fog to understanding the effects of caffeine, cannabis and alcohol on sleep.
Dr, Michael Breus, aka the Sleep Doctor, will be leading Amangiri's 2021 sleep retreat.
Credit: Dr. Breus“Historically, when you look at sleep programs, a guy comes in for 30 minutes and you get a few spa treatments,” Breus said. “Here, we’ve created expertise moments that people can participate in as they want.”
Takeaways
“Everyone will walk away with a personalized pre-bed routine, a sleep schedule and a morning routine,” Breus said.
Why Travel and Sleep Go Together
“You’re experiencing a new environment, and you don’t have all the normal stressors you have at your house,” he said. “We can get people in an environment where they can change things.”
Note: The retreat can be booked through Amangiri.
The Details
Amangiri
www.aman.com
The Sleep Doctor
www.thesleepdoctor.com
