According to the experts, the US Army created the technique’mainly for fighter pilots who need 100 percent of their reflexes’
And for active combatants who need to be able to sleep in stressful and noisy environments, possibly even on the battlefield, to rest and rejuvenate.
It is believed that American track & field coach Lloyd Bud Winter first introduced it to the general public in his 1981 book Relax and Win: Championship Performance.
Winter felt the technique would help him heal from injuries more quickly and perform better all around. It’s also rather simple if you want to try it yourself.
