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However, unlike most standard scheduling where a core sleep would make use of a multiple of the 90m sleep cycle, the reducing Siesta version (totaling 6.5h each day) utilizes a 5h core (rather than the would-be 4.5h core). This is because the +30m from a 4.5h core can act as a '''statistically likely REM period''', where there is more chance and more room to get extra REM sleep in this 30m duration. Similar to the 6.5h core  proposal of E1, it is expected that SWS has been fully covered in the first 3 full cycles of sleep (4.5h) with properly repartitioned sleep and high quality SWS from proper sleep hygiene. On monophasic sleep, the REM cycles in the morning do appear to become longer than 90m, so the 30m help sustain alertness better than a 4.5h core would. This small extension coupled with a daytime core would be equivalent to 4 full cycles from the E1 core.  

However, unlike most standard scheduling where a core sleep would make use of a multiple of the 90m sleep cycle, the reducing Siesta version (totaling 6.5h each day) utilizes a 5h core (rather than the would-be 4.5h core). This is because the +30m from a 4.5h core can act as a '''statistically likely REM period''', where there is more chance and more room to get extra REM sleep in this 30m duration. Similar to the 6.5h core  proposal of E1, it is expected that SWS has been fully covered in the first 3 full cycles of sleep (4.5h) with properly repartitioned sleep and high quality SWS from proper sleep hygiene. On monophasic sleep, the REM cycles in the morning do appear to become longer than 90m, so the 30m help sustain alertness better than a 4.5h core would. This small extension coupled with a daytime core would be equivalent to 4 full cycles from the E1 core.  

== Adaptation Difficulty ==

== Difficulty ==

Siesta over the years has reported a great amount of successful adaptations, with the majority coming from the non-reduced version. However, the standard version has overall less success, due to the sleep reduction mechanics that play into the adaptation. It is also likely that when adaptation first begins, waking up from the 5h core (rather than 4.5h) could be difficult with '''SWS wakes''' (SWS repartitioning in progress) or '''REM wakes''', due to in the statistically likely REM period. Over time, waking up from the main night core should no longer pose any serious problems, and waking up will become refreshing and invigorating. The daytime core is usually reported to be less challenging to manage, however, for those who are never used to sleeping this long in the daytime hours (or are only accustomed to napping for a short amount of time), it can still be difficult to first deal with the change in sleep habits. Overall, the adaptation progress is mild, if not easier than E1 in some cases. With good time management and a functional alarm setup, most individuals should be able to adapt to the reducing Siesta version.

Siesta over the years has reported a great amount of successful adaptations, with the majority coming from the non-reduced version. However, the standard version has overall less success, due to the sleep reduction mechanics that play into the adaptation. It is also likely that when adaptation first begins, waking up from the 5h core (rather than 4.5h) could be difficult with '''SWS wakes''' (SWS repartitioning in progress) or '''REM wakes''', due to in the statistically likely REM period. Over time, waking up from the main night core should no longer pose any serious problems, and waking up will become refreshing and invigorating. The daytime core is usually reported to be less challenging to manage, however, for those who are never used to sleeping this long in the daytime hours (or are only accustomed to napping for a short amount of time), it can still be difficult to first deal with the change in sleep habits. Overall, the adaptation progress is mild, if not easier than E1 in some cases. With good time management and a functional alarm setup, most individuals should be able to adapt to the reducing Siesta version.