Except for a diet, there’s probably nothing that plays an important role in maintaining your body’s health and wellbeing as much as a good night’s sleep does.It is your body’s nature-appointed time for rest, relaxation and restoration. It is the time when your body is able to relieve itself of all emotional and mental stress and restore its physical balance.
The less sleep you get, the more challenging the next day feels. This might end up making you feel numb or impervious to what’s going on around you and incapable of handling daily tasks.
Let’s take a deeper look at the root cause of sleep deprivation according to Ayurveda.
There are three types of sleep imbalances and each has something to do with your body’s dosha constitution, namely: Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
If your problem is that you are unable to fall asleep and feel restless throughout the night, then you may be experiencing a Vata-imbalance.
This can be remedied by taking simple measures such as using warmth and weight to comfort your body’s Vata. You could try wearing warm and cozy socks to bed and using a heavier blanket. Taking a warm bath right before you go to sleep can also be a great way to naturally induce sleepiness if you’re someone experiencing a Vata imbalance.
Try reducing your ceiling fan’s speed since Vata is a life force associated with air and wind and heavier winds can end up disrupting your Vata balance.
Those with a Pitta imbalance may find it easy to fall asleep but might wake up during early morning hours and find it difficult to return back to sleep.
People with Pitta-imbalances are able to sleep better in a cool atmosphere Turn the heat down a few degrees,or slightly open your window up a little to let the night breeze in.. This will reduce your chances of waking up in the middle of the night when the temperature gets too humid. In short,the cooler the environment, the deeper the sleep.
A person with a Kapha imbalance, on the other hand, might be able to get several hours of deep and restful sleep but still feel tired or lethargic when waking up. If this is the case with you, try doing the following:
A few sleep-supporting habits
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