Why you should nap post lunch

Take a short afternoon nap post lunch.

Why?

• Improved heart health, especially good for people with high BP or those who have already done procedures on their heart
• Improved hormonal balance (Diabetes, PCOD, Thyroid, also classical overeaters)
• Improved digestion (IBS, constipation, acne and dandruff)
• Improved sleep at night (insomnia, frequent travellers, shaadi goers and jet lag)
• Improved recovery (from workouts, illnesses)
• Improved fat loss (because of all the factors above)

But for all these benefits you have to do it the right way. And there is a name for the right way of doing it – its called Vamakukshi. Here are the steps -

When - right after lunch
How - lie down in the foetal position on your left side (Vamakukshi)
Length - 10 - 30 mins nap (about 90 mins for the very young, the very old, the very sick)
Ideal time – between 1-3 pm

Different ways to rest post lunch based on where you are -

- If at home, lie down on the bed
- If at work, just put your head down on the desk and rest (tell your HR it increases productivity).
- Alternatively, you can doze off on an easy chair and if you cannot do that either, just go to a window and look far away, stare in space and allow your mind to unwind.

What to totally not do -

• Nap between 4-7pm
• Have stimulants like tea, coffee, cigarettes, chocolate post lunch
• Get on the phone and surf and excite your senses
• Sleep beyond 30 mins at one time
• Sleep with TV on

So, from this week, let’s make afternoon naps great again.

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