--- title: Synthetic Sleep® Overview description: Learn what Synthetic Sleep® is and how it guides your body into deep restoration. Discover when to use it, its benefits, and why it feels like a full night’s sleep in an hour. --- [Skip to content](https://support.shiftwave.co/knowledge/synthetic-sleep-overview#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Request](https://support.shiftwave.co/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![Brand\_Square\_white - cropped](https://support.shiftwave.co/hubfs/Brand_Square_white%20-%20cropped.svg)](https://support.shiftwave.co/knowledge?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Request](https://support.shiftwave.co/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - [Go to shiftwave.co](https://shiftwave.co/) [Go to shiftwave.co](https://shiftwave.co/) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://support.shiftwave.co/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Protocols & Features](https://support.shiftwave.co/knowledge/protocols-features?hsLang=en) 3. [Advanced Features](https://support.shiftwave.co/knowledge/protocols-features?hsLang=en#advanced-features) # Synthetic Sleep® Overview Synthetic Sleep® is one of the most powerful protocols in Shiftwave. It’s designed to guide your body and mind into a **deeply restorative state, similar to the benefits of deep sleep,** even while you’re awake. ### **What Synthetic Sleep® Is** Synthetic Sleep® protocols (labeled with **“SS”** in their name) use pulsed pressure waves and breathwork to bring you into a state that feels like the deepest phases of natural sleep. In deep sleep, your body does some of its most important “housekeeping”: - Flushing out toxins from the brain - Repairing tissues and cells - Restoring balance in the nervous system - Recharging energy for the next day Synthetic Sleep® helps trigger these same restorative processes, without needing to be asleep for hours. ### **Why You Should Use It** - **Rest and recovery on demand** → Get the benefits of deep rest anytime, even in the middle of the day. - **Brain refresh** → Deep sleep is when the brain clears out waste that builds up during the day; Synthetic Sleep® helps mimic this effect. - **Resilience boost** → It supports recovery from stress, physical activity, or mental overload. - **Better long-term health** → Regular deep restoration is linked to better focus, stronger immunity, and long-term brain health. In short: Synthetic Sleep® is like pressing your body’s “reset” button. ### **When to Use Synthetic Sleep®** - **After waking** → When not feeling rested after waking up, or to fight jet lag. - **Before bed** → To prepare your body for a full night of rest. - **After a long day** → To recharge and shake off fatigue. - **During recovery** → Perfect for athletes or anyone needing deep physical restoration. - **On stressful days** → Use it to calm your nervous system and restore balance. ### **How Long Should You Run It?** - The full **60-minute Synthetic Sleep® protocol** is the most powerful and complete experience. - If you’re short on time, you can use the SS Meditate Express, or SS Meditate. ### **Why It’s Amazing** Synthetic Sleep® isn’t just about rest, it’s about **deep restoration that your body craves but doesn’t always get enough of** in today’s busy world. Customers often describe it as: - Feeling like they’ve had a full night’s sleep in an hour - A mental “reset” that clears away stress and fatigue - A physical recharge that leaves them lighter and more balanced Synthetic Sleep® gives you the healing power of deep sleep anytime you need it, without waiting for bedtime. - [New to Shiftwave? 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