Improve sleep quality with Ayurveda

Minh Thảo (Theo HealthShots) |

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that affects many individuals. You can use Ayurvedic methods to improve your sleep.

Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine originating from India. This method of medicine focuses on healing the whole body by idealizing the elements that make up the world: air, earth, space, water and fire. Ayurveda can give you a good night's sleep because it is extremely effective in maintaining the balance of energy in the mind.

Here are 6 Ayurvedic tips to help you overcome insomnia naturally:

1. Create a bedtime routine

Creating a bedtime routine will help signal to your body and mind that it’s time to wind down. Avoid stimulants like caffeine, nicotine, and electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, televisions, etc.) at least two hours before bed. Instead, read a book or listen to soft music to help clear your mind. Try to establish a consistent sleep-wake schedule by going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, even on weekends.

2. Panchakarma Therapy

Panchakarma is a detoxifying and rejuvenating therapy in Ayurveda that can also be helpful for insomnia. Using specialized treatments such as Shirodhara (pour of warm oil on the forehead) and Nasya (inhalation of medicine through the nose) can help balance the energy in the body. This helps calm the mind and promote better sleep.

3. Abhyanga Therapy

Abhyanga is a warm oil self-massage that is an integral part of the Ayurvedic routine. Massage your body with sesame or coconut oil before taking a warm bath. It promotes relaxation, calms the nervous system, and promotes better sleep.

4. Nasya and Shirodhara Therapy

Nasya and Shirodhara are two therapies that can help you sleep well. Nasya involves applying medicated oil to the nasal cavities, while Shirodhara involves applying warm oil repeatedly to the forehead. Both of these therapies are relaxing and help you sleep better.

5. Raktamokshana Therapy

Raktamokshana is a part of Ayurveda. It is a bloodletting method that aims to balance the energy in the body and help you sleep better. This therapy removes toxins and excess metabolic energy from the body. This reduces stress and relaxes, which is beneficial for people with insomnia.

6. Pranayama therapy

Pranayama breathing therapy is often performed in conjunction with yoga postures and meditation. Pranayama can also help calm the mind, relieve stress, and prepare the body for sleep. Practice deep abdominal breathing and alternate nostril breathing before bed. These techniques have a calming effect and may help with insomnia.

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