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Flute 360 | Episode 4: "The Benefits of Rest" (19:44)

In this episode, Heidi discusses the research she's conducted about the benefits of rest. She discusses how rest can improve our performance-level as flutists. Also, she gives many great examples of bedtime routines that you can do in order to find a restful night's sleep.

Episode 4 – Main Points:

• Prevention and treatment (1:11)
• Different levels of rest (2:21)
• School breaks (2:40)
• Injury prevention (4:35)
• Tennis ball exercises (5:58)
• End of the academic year (9:02)
• Rest as in sleep (10:22)
• Sleep supports athletic performance (12:02)
• Lessons with Dr. Diane Boyd Schultz (12:11)
• Sleepytime App (14:07)
• Bedtime routine (14:49)
• Summary (19:00)

Episode 4 – Resources Mentioned:

• Kast, Sheilah, and Andrea Appleton. "The Injuries of the Small-Muscle Athlete." Last modified January 19, 2017. http://wypr.org/post/injuries-small-muscle-athlete.
• Manchester, Ralph. "The Role of Rest." Medical Problems of Performing Artists27, no. 3 (2012): 121-2.
• Santa, Lisa Garner. "Become Your Own Best Teacher: A Guide for the College Music Major." Music Matters2, no. 1 (2009): 13-18.
• Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler
• Hibiscus Tea
• Chamomile Tea
• Green Valley Organics
• Ylang-Ylang Essential Oils
• Lavender Essential Oils
• Chamomile Essential Oils

Heidi Kay Begay's Information:

• heidikaybegay@gmail.com
• https://heidikaybegay.com