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The art of deep sleep
The way we sleep has a profound impact on how we feel the next day, our health and energy levels, and the way we perform at work and life in general. This session gives a scientific insight into this fascinating subject and offers practical solutions for getting a good night’s sleep and feeling more rested.
Relax and unwind
Join Catherine Annis for 30-minutes to learn some simple breathing and movement techniques to help you unwind, release stress and unnecessary tension. Catherine briefly introduces the Vagus nerve and show how we can access it to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure and heart rate and improve sleep. This is a soothing session, suitable for everyone, regardless of movement experience and ability.
RWL '23 preview - Nina Finlay and Mark Peters
Nina Finlay, a certified Wim Hof Method instructor and Mark Peters, Tai Chi and Qigong master talk though the benefits of cold therapy and importance of breath and moving your body.
Don’t worry, an ice bath is not essential for you to take part in the session!
Devising world class approaches to managing fatigue
Let’s talk about how our industry is working together to tackle fatigue risk. This session highlights helpful resources, whether fatigue management is part of your job role or you’re personally struggling with tiredness.
Fatigue kills
This session covers the lessons learnt from the tragic road accident involving two railway workers on the A1 near Newark. Get pointers for fatigue management, particularly useful for those involved in rostering, operations managers, and anyone looking to develop their fatigue management system.
Strategies to support sleep and shift work
This session is all about the impact shift work can have on our sleep patterns and wellbeing. We cover important safety considerations, as well as positive strategies for healthier sleep.