Bridging modern sleep science, ancient wisdom, and the power of breath
Alison Francis, known to many as Anandi, The Sleep Guru, is an author, educator, and Ayurvedic sleep expert devoted to helping people restore deep rest and balance through the integration of modern science and ancient wisdom.
With more than three decades of experience in wellbeing, Alison’s work brings together Ayurveda, yoga philosophy, breathwork, and modern sleep research. Her signature method — Sleepology by Anandi® — offers a complete roadmap to better sleep, addressing not just the body, but the mind, breath, and environment.
Alison is the author of Breathe Better, Sleep Better and The Yoga Teacher’s Guide to Breathwork, and has been featured in many publications such as Psychologies, The Telegraph and The Daily Mail. Through her teaching, she has trained yoga teachers, wellness professionals, and sleep coaches worldwide to use the breath as a tool for healing and transformation.
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Today, Alison’s work spans several interlinked platforms:
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TheSleepGuru.co.uk – home of Sleepology by Anandi®, her holistic sleep system.
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TeachingBreathwork.com – where she trains teachers and facilitators in the science and art of conscious breathing.
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Casa Anandi (coming soon) – her retreat space in Italy, a sanctuary for rest, reconnection, and renewal.
At the heart of all she does lies a simple truth: the way we breathe and live shapes the way we are in the world.
Alison’s mission is to help you reclaim the natural rhythms of rest that modern life has taken away.