Research by a mattress company has shown that the ancient technique of "moon breathing" helps people fall asleep faster, and this method has a direct impact on anxiety-related sleep disorders and more.
What is moon breath?
Moon breathing is an ancient yogic technique that involves regulating the breath. In short: "You close your right nostril and breathe in from your left," explains yoga expert Gemma Nice. The left nostril is said to help calm the nervous system.
How can moon breathing help with insomnia?
The technique helps you regulate your breathing, heart rate and nervous system, making you feel calm, relaxed and sleepy without your mind on work, unread emails, pressures for the future, etc. This method makes you feel calm and release your emotions from stress and anxiety.
How to do it?
-Sit straight or lie down, choose the position that is most comfortable for you
- Close your eyes and imagine that you are swimming in a pool of cold water
-Close the right side of the nose with the thumb of the right hand
-Breathe through the left nostril and then close it with the fourth finger of the right hand
- Regulate your breathing and keep repeating this action for several minutes
We hope you and your mind feel less connected to reality and the outside world and get a restful sleep.
