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NAPPING

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

The ability to drift off into a restorative nap, even under trying conditions, is characteristic of some famous men of action. Churchill was known to nap every afternoon no matter what else was going on; John F. Kennedy was also a confirmed nap-per. In fact, during the height of the Cuban missile crisis in 1962, Kennedy refused to stay awake any longer after several days of working nonstop, and instead insisted on getting a full night’s sleep. This was surely a very wise decision.

If you feel tired during the day, it’s certainly healthier to take a nap than to drink a double espresso-indeed, the afternoon siesta is basic to daily routine in a large part of the world. If you like to take naps, however, there are several things to keep in mind.
First, be aware of the difference between deciding to take a nap and simply having sleep suddenly descend upon you whether you want it or not. If the latter situation occurs, particularly if it does so frequently, you may be suffering from one of the clinical sleep disorders discussed on this site. In Ayurveda, the notion of intention is a fundamental part of any action. If intention is not present, the benefits of napping (or anything else) are nullified.

Second, keep your naps under thirty minutes in length. If you sleep longer than that, you’ll enter the delta phase of deep sleep, from which awakening, is most difficult.

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Don’T Give Up And Don’T Get Up

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Remember that even if you are feeling quite restless, the best thing you can do is just rest easily in bed, eyes closed. Although the suggestion has been made that people experiencing sleep difficulties should read, watch TV, or get up out of bed and otherwise occupy themselves until they feel genuinely tired, I think this is a mistake. For one thing, it ignores the real benefits that the body derives just from resting quietly. Getting out of bed to read or do your taxes will interfere with the valuable process of rest and self-repair that was already taking place. Also, while getting up may provide temporary relief from the unpleasant experience of lying there awake, in the long run it is not the solution to the problem of not getting enough sleep. And, of course, it also ignores the phenomenon of subjective insomnia, which we’ve just discussed.

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So “not minding” should be the attitude that you develop toward sleep. As you gain more knowledge and follow more Ayurvedic recommendations, you will find it easier to follow this first one.