Sleeping is an essential aspect of our lives that affects our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. However, many people struggle to achieve a restful and rejuvenating sleep. Despite the importance of sleeping, we often overlook the art of sleeping and fail to recognize why we struggle to relax. Chronic muscle tension, stress, and an inability to release mental and physical tensions are some of the reasons why many individuals struggle to achieve quality sleep. In this article, we will delve deeper into the art of sleeping, explore why we struggle to relax, and provide tips on how to improve your sleep quality.

If you put a child or a cat on the sand, let them calm down or fall asleep, and then carefully lift them up, then the shape of the whole body will be imprinted on the sand. If you do the same experiment with an adult, then only a trace of strongly depressed shoulder blades and a sacrum will remain on the sand, while the rest of the body, due to constant, chronic, habitual muscle tension, is less likely to come into contact with the sand and will not be imprinted on it.

All muscle tension must be released. This state gives the best rest to the body. With such a rest, you can freshen up in half an hour or an hour in a way that under other conditions it will not be possible to achieve this during the night. No wonder the leaders of the caravans resort to such methods. They cannot stay long in the desert, and are forced to reduce their sleep to a minimum. The duration of rest is compensated for by the complete release of the body from muscle tension, which gives renewal to the tired body.

STARTING POSITION FOR FALLING ASLEEP:LYING ON YOUR SIDE

• Raise your straight arm 15-20 cm and hold on weight for 2 minutes.
• Raise your leg and hold it on the weight, too, for about 2 minutes.
• Then relax for a few seconds and repeat both exercises (in any order).
• Starting position for falling asleep: lying on your back
• Raise both arms and hold them in this position for 2 minutes.
• Lying, raise one straightened leg (to a height of 15-20 cm) and hold it in this position for up to 2 minutes. Then do the same with the other leg.
• Now relax for a few seconds and repeat all 2 times.

STARTING POSITION FOR FALLING ASLEEP:LYING ON YOUR STOMACH

• Touching the knee of the bed, raise the foot by 15-20 cm; 
• Then do the same with the other leg.
• Relax and repeat the exercise.

Another very effective and surprisingly simple sleeping pill: lying down with your eyes closed, “look” up, as if you want to see the inside of your forehead. Chances are good that in a few seconds you will fall asleep.

In conclusion, the art of sleeping is more than just closing your eyes and drifting off into slumber. It involves understanding how to relax both your body and mind to achieve quality sleep. By identifying the reasons why we struggle to relax, such as chronic muscle tension and stress, we can take steps to improve our sleep quality. From simple exercises to relaxation techniques, there are various ways to help our bodies and minds release tension and achieve a rejuvenating sleep. By implementing these tips, we can improve our overall health and well-being and wake up feeling refreshed and energized each day. By prioritizing our sleep hygiene, we can optimize our physical and mental performance, and enhance our overall quality of your life.