A walk through the stages of sleep | Sleeping with Science, a TED series

Did you know you go on a journey every night after you close your eyes? Sleep scientist Matt Walker breaks down the difference between REM (Rapid-Eye Movement) and non-REM sleep, what occurs during each stage of sleep -- and why it's important to get enough of both.Sleeping with Science, a TED series, uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly slumber. (Made possible with the support of Beautyrest)Check out more: https://go.ted.com/sleepingwithscience and subscribe to the TED channel: https://www.youtube.com/TED