NIDRA [sleep]

NIDRA  [sleep]

Nidra is one among the Trayopasthambha i.e the three life supports namely Aahar, Nidra, Bramhacharya.

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Nidra is natural activity ( swabhavik nidra) of all the living beings.

Merits And Demerits Of Nidra.

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 MERITS  OF SAMYAK NIDRA    DEMERITS OF ASAMYAK NIDRA

Sukha(Happiness)                         Dukha(Unhappiness),

Pushti(Good Physique)                   Karshya(Emaciation)

Bala(Power)                                  Abala(Weak)

Vrushta(Sexual Power)                  Klibata(Impotence),

Jyan(Knowledge)                          Ajyan(Illiteracy),

Jivita(Long Life)                           Ajivita(Death)

Utsah(Enthusiasm)

Drishti (Good Vision)

Varna (Good Complexion)

Agni-Dipti (Increases Digestive Power).

Take Good Sleep At A Proper Time &

                              Stay Healthy For A Longer Time.

10 TIPS FOR SOUND SLEEP

1.     Develop a Sleep Routine

Going to bed at the same time every night–even on weekends–helps set your internal sleep-wake clock and reduces the amount of tossing and turning required to fall asleep.

2.     Move It!

Be sure to wrap up your workout several hours before bedtime so that you’re not too revved-up to get a good night’s sleep.

3.     Change Your Diet

Cut out the food and drinks that contain caffeine—such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, and chocolate—by late afternoon. Make dinner your lightest meal and finish it a few hours before bedtime. Skip spicy or heavy foods

4.     Don't Smoke

smokers are four times more likely not to feel as well rested after a night’s sleep than nonsmokers are.

5.     Say "No" to a Nightcap

Alcohol disrupts the pattern of sleep

6.     Become a Luddite an Hour Before Bedtime

Put your gadgets away an hour before bedtime to fall asleep quicker and sleep more soundly.

7.     Hog the Bed

Kids and dogs are the biggest bed hogs and some of the worst sleepers. Both deserve their own sleeping space—and you deserve yours.

8.     Keep It Temperate, Not Tropical

A temperate room is more conducive to sleeping than a tropical one.

    9.  Go For a Black-Out

Light tells your brain that it’s time to wake up, so make your room as dark as possible for sleep.

   10.   Make Your Bed a Restricted Area

          Your bed should be associated with sleep —not work, food, or TV

Dr. Mrs.  Taranoom M.  Patel

Assi. Prof. Kriya- Sharir Dept.

Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya,                                                                                                                                          Pune.