5 amazing secrets to sleep better as per Ayurveda

Waking up feeling refreshed is an incredible feeling and can help you start the day on a bright note. However, it's important to sleep well for achieving it.

Published on: Aug 26, 2023 6:00 AM IST

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In the modern times, uninterrupted and good quality sleep remains a dream for most people. Lifestyle factors like stress, excessive screen time, staying glued to phones, having late dinners can all contribute to sleep issues.  (Unsplash)

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Ayurveda expert Dr Nitika Kohli in her recent Instagram post shares the rules to sleep better as per the ancient medicinal practice. She says that following these rules can ensure holistic sleep journey and a farewell to restless nights.

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Sleep time: Sleep with the setting sun and awaken with the rising sun. If this isn't practical, create a setting with dark light and white noise to simulate nighttime. (Pixabay)

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Early dinner: Have dinner early (2-3 hours before sleeping). Don't eat past 7pm. Avoid late night and late-night snacking. (Unsplash)

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Unplug: Avoid devices and blue light after 8:30-9 pm that can disturb natural rhythms. (Freepik)

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Sleep position: Ayurveda recommends sleeping on the left side. It helps in preventing heartburn and other digestive difficulties. This position also helps in preventing snoring. (Unsplash)

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Avoid afternoon nap: Sleeping during the day in any season except summer is not advised as it vitiates kapha and pitta dosha and makes the body more unctuous (Freepik)