{"id":19997,"date":"2019-04-23T22:25:52","date_gmt":"2019-04-23T22:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/?p=19997"},"modified":"2022-07-19T00:09:41","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T04:09:41","slug":"how-to-get-the-best-sleep-of-your-life-the-ayurveda-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-to-get-the-best-sleep-of-your-life-the-ayurveda-way\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get The Best Sleep Of Your Life, The Ayurveda Way"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tale as old as time, Ayurveda, the ancient healing Vedic practice that started in India over 5,000 years ago has been gaining popularity among the modern wellness set. Whether it\u2019s a balanced diet, incorporating healing Indian herbs and elixirs, or embracing a more mindful approach, Ayurveda teaches us to slow down, nourish, and most importantly, give ourselves some TLC on the regular.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of our favorite wellness topics at Zeel? Sleep. We believe that it is so important for our overall well-being that we created a dreamy on-demand sleep massage<\/span><\/a> that calms your body so you get an ample amount of \u00a0Zzzs. For more holistic sleep tips, we sat down with Laura Coburn, Ayurveda Health Counselor and Director of Serenity at the Inns of Aurora<\/span><\/a>, a luxe lakeside boutique resort in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Lucky for us, Coburn loves to talk about sleep! \u201cSleep is one of my favorite topics in Ayurveda, and it\u2019s so important for physical and emotional health. Good quality sleep allows our bodies and minds to finish digesting the \u201cstuff\u201d that has not yet been processed while we were awake. This is the time when we are healing on a cellular level. It is important to get to sleep and stay asleep,\u201d she says. <\/span><\/p>\n

Below, Coburn\u2019s Ayurveda tips on how to get the best sleep of your life:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. When To Eat <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is best to go to bed feeling nourished but not full,\u201d says Coburn. Timing also plays a big role in when you eat, \u201cTry to not eat after 6:00pm but if you simply must eat later then make it light, warm and easy for your body to process, such as a broth-based soup,\u201d explains Coburn. While winding down for bed, make yourself a warm beverage. Coburn likes warm chamomile tea, or her favorite blend which sounds like a soothing treat, \u201cWarm milk with cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, ghee, and saffron.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Stretch It Out<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

While stretching may seem like a practice to incorporate into your morning routine, Coburn loves it in the evening too. \u201cIt\u2019s especially useful to work in some stretches for the back and hips such as Ardha Matsyendrasana (seated spinal twist) or Supta Baddha Konasana (reclining butterfly),\u201d notes Coburn. Here are some of her favorite stretches:<\/span><\/p>\n

Ardha Matsyendrasana:<\/b> <\/span>Sitting upright with legs extended, while elongating the spine (rooting down through the sitting bones and lifting from the back of the skull), bend one knee and draw the thigh toward the abdomen, twist towards the bent knee.<\/span><\/p>\n

Supta Baddha Konasana:<\/b> <\/span>Lay back with a few pillows behind you for support. Bend the knees and bring the soles of the feet together as the knees fall out to the side. With feet together draw them in as close to the body as is comfortable. You may wish to interlace the fingers and cup them over the toes.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Put Your Best Foot Forward<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

This is a particularly indulgent tip that our toes can get behind. \u201cFocus on your feet. Rub them with oil (I like Banyan Botanicals Sleep Easy Oi<\/span><\/a>l) \u00a0and tuck them into some soft and cozy socks,\u201d says Coburn. If you want to make your own sleep oil at home, Coburn says to use sesame or coconut oil and add in a few drops of soothing essential oils like lavender or ylang-ylang. <\/span><\/p>\n

4. Screens Off<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

No surprise here, unplug from all screens at least an hour before bed. \u201cTurn off electronics and reduce stimulation in general. Speak more softly, walk slower, do less,\u201d says Coburn. Getting into bed with a book may not even be the best idea, \u201cEven reading can be too stimulating for some, though reading from a book or magazine is preferable to cruising the internet,\u201d she notes. <\/span><\/p>\n

5. Mentally Digest<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Backtracking, meaning going through all the different moments of your day as you lay down is, \u201ca way to aid mental digestion,\u201d says Coburn. She explains, \u201cDo this with an intention to release each event and put them to bed as well.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Bed Time<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

No night owls here, Coburn says it is best to be in bed by 10 PM, this is \u201c before the energy of Pitta (fire) starts to rise.\u201d She explains, \u201cStaying up later causes you to catch that late-night \u201csecond wind,\u201d which squanders the digestive fire and does not allow for healing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Once in Bed<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ve made it! It turns out, the angles in which you are laying down can impact your sleep. If you are a side sleeper, Coburn suggest \u201ctucking your chin slightly and supporting your head at an angle. Imagine if there were a beam of light emanating from the crown of your head you would aim it at 15 degrees on the horizon. That\u2019s the angle.\u201d One more in bed tip, \u201c You could also put a pillow between your legs from your knees to your feet. This soft support takes the pressure off the hips,\u201d says Coburn. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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