Not getting a good night’s rest?
You might be a vata.
We ask an Ayurvedic specialist how to use optimize sleep for your dosha.
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How each dosha can best use Ayurveda for sleep, according to an Ayurvedic practitioner.
Vata
Those those who align with vata have something akin to an air or wind energy.
They tend to be effervescent, breezy, chatty people, and always on the go.
They also may struggle with a racing mind, a nervy disposition, and trouble focusing.
Not shockingly, they have the most difficult time getting a good nights rest, according to Singh.
Vatas may wake up feeling restless.
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For others vata sleep strugglers, the following tips might help:
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If you have anxious, kinetic energy, youre probably moreprone to appsturbatinganddoomscrolling.
And, honestly, having your phone on you at bedtime isnt ideal, regardless of your dosha.
None of us need that muchblue-light exposureto stay wide awake.
De-stress before bedtime
Whats most important for vata is that you dont take your stressors with you to bed.
Take a hot bath with rose oil to calm the mind and relax the muscles, says Singh.
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Pitta
Pitta has an elemental construction that leans towards fire.
The approach you want to take if youre a pitta?
If the bedroom is hot and stuffy, you increase the chances of waking up.
Also, stop drinking liquids before bedtime to help prevent any middle-of-the-nighttrips to the bathroom.
That being said, uber-relaxed kapha doshas have no problem falling and staying asleep.
According to Singh, the only real concern is that theyre getting too much of it.
This causes laziness and a feeling of lethargy and dullness throughout the day, she says.
Avoid this by setting an alarm to not go over the recommended six to eight hours.
And also be mindful of the following things:
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Originally published September 22, 2019.
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