Ayurveda And Yoga For Insomnia
Trouble falling or staying asleep can be short-term to last for few days to few weeks and for some, it can be chronic which lasts for more than a month.
Caused by psychological conditions such as stress, anxiety, trauma, or hormonal disturbances. Treatment involves therapies and lifestyle changes.
If one has a hard time getting to sleep at night, incorporating yoga into life can help, especially if insomnia is stress-related.
Insomnia
Causes:
Insomnia usually is caused due to stress, trauma, or anxiety. Few short term causes could be due to disruptions in circadian rhythm- the biological clock of sleep-wake cycle of the human body, which could be because of:
- Working in shifts – If there is irregular change in work timings
- Environmental noise
- Jet lag – travelling to different time zones might disturb our sleep pattern for one or two days
- Moving and sleeping at high altitudes
Psychological issues which cause insomnia includes:
- Depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders and anxiety disorders
- Medical conditions involving chronic pain
- Hormone shifts during menstruation or menopause
Other factors may include:
- Snoring noise of the partner
- Overactive mind
- Pregnancy
In Ayurveda, Insomnia is known as Anidra. According to the Ayurvedic perspective, the sub-doshas responsible for insomnia are Tarpaka Kapha, Sadhak Pitta, or Prana Vata. Tarpaka Kapha is a sub-dosha of Kapha . It nourishes the brain cells and facilitates a good night’s sleep.
Yoga has proven to be a great stress buster and can offer you relaxation techniques, including breathing exercises and meditation.
Restorative, calming yoga for insomnia poses will help you wind down for a good night’s sleep.
The best thing about yoga is that it has no side effects and will help your body in the long run as well. Besides enhancing the flexibility of your body, yoga has multiple benefits.
Ayurveda with Yoga can help an individual in overcoming Insomnia condition.
