Sleep Like a Yogi - Ayurvedic Tips for Better Rest in a Fast-Paced World

Forcing yourself to wake up every morning with eye irritation. Why? To live a day filled with annoying studies, frustrating jobs, and irritating people, is tiring, right? And without a good night's sleep, living another day like that becomes almost impossible. 

Your tired mind and body are almost screaming at you to sleep, so you lie down in bed, ready to listen. But no matter what you do, you find yourself wide awake scrolling until at least 2-3 a.m., which repeats the hellish loop the next day. So, have you ever wondered why you are stuck in this loop of misery?

Don’t worry at We Herbal, we brought you some basic but effective natural ayurvedic secret remedies for your insomnia to help you sleep like a yogi...

Secret 1: Relax your body with a Warm Bath...

In Ayurveda studies, taking a warm bath with rose water or lavender relaxes your tensed muscles and calms your mind by bringing balance to your Vata dosha.

What to do: Sprinkle some Epsom salts in your warm water tub and a few drops of essential oil will do the trick. Get in and soak for 15-20 minutes. This is the first and best way to relax your body for sleep. Soaking in a warm bath will melt away all the physical and mental tension built during the day.

What it Does: The warm water counters Vata’s cold, dry nature. The aromatic oils and salt work to soothe its erratic energy. Soaking in warm water activates your body’s resting and digestive mode. This Reduces stress hormone level, and promotes melatonin production, also known as sleep hormones. Which makes this a holistic approach to relaxation and sleep readiness.

Secret 2: Nighttime Stress-Buster, Ashwagandha Warm Milk...

After that warm bath, drink a warm glass of Ashwagandha milk to keep the calm going.

What to do: Heat a cup of milk, mix in 1 tsp of ashwagandha along with a pinch of nutmeg it, and drink it 30 minutes before sleep.

What it does: The warm milk boosts your serotonin production. While Ashwagandha reduces stress and enhances “GABA” activities. with nutmeg adding a gentle sedative touch. Combined, they maintain relaxation by quieting your mind.

Secret 3: Oiling Your Feet- The Sleep Trick Grandmas Knew…

The simple trick behind grandmother’s peaceful sleep overnight. Which still works like magic.

What to do: Warm up a tablespoon of coconut or sesame oil. Start massaging from your toes to ankles with it for 5-7 minutes.

What it does: According to Ayurveda, this ritual stimulates your feet's nerves to ground Vata. Which calms an overactive mind, which is a common barrier that prevents deep sleep.

Secret 4: Breathing like a yogi - Pranayama for Instant calm...

If you are still struggling to fall asleep? Damn annoying right? But do you know, that annoyed mind of yours is the reason you are still unable to sleep?

What to do: Sit in a comfortable position. Deeply Inhale for 4 seconds, Then exhale it slowly for 6 seconds. Repeat it 5 more times before bed.

What it does: This Yogic tradition practice slows down your heart rate and calmly melts your stress by bringing balance to your Vata.

Secret 5: Before Bed, Soothe Your Mind with Brahmi...

Is your mind replaying back the events from your chaotic day? Oh man, you must have had a really rough day. Han?

What to do: Take a tsp of Brahmi powder, and mix it with warm water or milk, if you want you can add a bit of honey for taste. You can have this warm milk 30 min before bed for anxiety problems.

What it does: In ayurvedic studies, We call Brahmi as a “medhya rasayana” which means a brain tonic. Because Brahmi focuses on calming mental hyperactivity and enhancing cognitive function. If your mind won’t stop replaying events or overthinking. You can add Brahmi to your warm milk. which will boost your mental clarity and balance your Vata to ease your anxiety.

F A Q

• Can a warm bath for sleep really help with stress relief?
  Yes, A warm bath for better sleep is a basic but effective hack for stress relief. Soaking in warm water with Epsom salts and essentials will relax your muscles, while its aroma works to balance your vata’s erratic energy. This will activate your rest and digestive mode, by boosting melatonin production, which works as green signals for your body to sleep.
  

• How often should I use these natural sleep solutions?
  These tips, like taking a warm bath, drinking Ashwagandha and Brahmi warm milk, oiling your feet, and doing Pranayama, can be added to your daily routine. So isn’t it worth adding this to your daily routine to make sure to have a better and more peaceful sleep.