Tag: biphasic sleep

April 28, 2026 / Mohammed looti

ORTHODOX SLEEP

Defining Orthodox Sleep within a Psychological and Historical Framework The concept of Orthodox Sleep refers to a traditional, biphasic sleep pattern that has been utilized by various cultures and religious communities for centuries. Unlike the modern standard of monophasic sleep—where an individual rests in one continuous block—Orthodox Sleep is characterized by its division into two […]

November 2, 2025 / Mohammed looti

POLYPHASIC SLEEP

Defining Polyphasic Sleep and its Origins Polyphasic sleep describes a sleep trend wherein the required duration of rest is divided into multiple, typically brief, periods or naps distributed throughout a 24-hour timeframe. This pattern stands in stark contrast to the dominant monophasic sleep structure prevalent in modern industrialized societies, where sleep is consolidated into a […]