Studies of napping have shown improvement in cognitive function, creative thinking and memory performance. to Ayurveda daytime naps can improve many things: increase alertness, boost creativity, reduce stress, improve perception, stamina, motor skills and accuracy, aid in weight loss, reduce the risk of heart attack, brighten mood and boost memory.
As we discussed in the previous posts, one should take full stomach meals in the morning, so after having the food, one can take a short nap not exceeding 30 minutes.
Even after having lunch in the afternoon, a 30 minutes nap can be taken.
When we talk about the hours of sleep in the entire day it varies according to the age.
Following the simple wisdom of Ayurveda, we can experience more relaxation in the body, helping us to ease into deep, restful sleep and wake with energy and vitality to meet the day.
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As we discussed in the previous posts, one should take full stomach meals in the morning, so after having the food, one can take a short nap not exceeding 30 minutes.
Even after having lunch in the afternoon, a 30 minutes nap can be taken.
When we talk about the hours of sleep in the entire day it varies according to the age.
- First 7 years one needs 10-12 hours of sleep.
- 8 to 10 years old needs 8 to 10 hours.
- In the third seven years of life a person needs 6 to 8 hours sleep.
- In fourth seven years a person needs 5 to 6 hours.
- In fifth seven years a person needs 4 to 5 years.
- In sixth seven years a person needs 3 to 4 hours
- In seventh seven years a person needs little sleep.
Following the simple wisdom of Ayurveda, we can experience more relaxation in the body, helping us to ease into deep, restful sleep and wake with energy and vitality to meet the day.
- It is bad to sleep during the sunset hours, as it is said to cause poverty, disturb the bodily systems and impairs digestion.
- Sleeping on the left side helps digestion. It promotes the functioning of the right nostril and is good for a person. The right nostril heats and activates the body and when it is working a person becomes more interested in food and sleep.
- Sleeping sitting up provides the most alert sleep and is the best. Yogis often sleep sitting up.
- Sleeping on the right side is relaxing, and it activates the left nostril, which cools and relaxes the body making it easier to control (which is good for Yoga).
- Sleeping on the back disturbs Vata. It activates both nostrils at the same time, which produces disease by (encouraging energy to leave the body). Sleeping on the back harms the brain.
- Sleeping on the stomach disturbs everything. It causes disease by obstructing deep, healthy breathing.
- It is best to sleep with the top of the head facing east and the feet facing west (promotes meditative sleep). Facing south while sleeping draws energy into body.
- Sleeping facing north draws energy from the body, and disturbs the body, mind and spirit. Sleeping with the head facing west causes disturbing dreams.
- Before going to sleep it is best to wash the hands, feet and face. Then it is good to massage the feet with a little oil and meditate for a while to allow the negative impacts of the day to dissipate. Then do some Pranayama before sleeping.
- It is best to go to bed only to sleep and not to read, write or think. It is best to rise immediately after awakening.
- The bed should be at least 12 inches above the ground.
- Sleeping under the moon is very good and sleeping under the sun is very bad.
- Best time to sleep is from three hours after sunset to 90 minutes before dawn. Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
- Going to sleep with a full stomach diverts the body’s energy from recharging the system and also causes bad dreams.
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