Best Direction To Sleep As Per Science, Feng Shui & Vaastu
You have a comfy bed, an incredibly soft pillow, and dim lighting in your room. You are still unable to fall asleep. You may be struggling to sleep for many reasons – work stress, undiagnosed sleeping disorders or the design of your bedroom.
Both ancient texts, Vaastu Shastra as well as Feng Shui, suggest that you sleep in a certain direction. However, this is not proven. The ancient texts of Feng Shui, Chinese Feng Shui, and Vaastu Shastra discuss the importance of polarity and how to improve the quality of your life by letting the life energy, prana, or chi, flow.
What is Science Saying?
You should not label Vaastu and Feng Shui as pseudoscience. Modern technology allows you to heat and cool your bedroom in any direction, no matter the geometrical shape or the house’s orientation. This wasn’t always the case. In the past, houses were constructed with environmental considerations and a set of life rules in mind.
Numerous studies have begun to confirm what Vaastu Shastra and Feng Shui have been saying for centuries. The quality of our sleep is affected by the direction in which we sleep. These studies all study the Earth’s electromagnetic field. This is what practitioners of Vaastu Shastra or Feng Shui claim.
Earth has a magnetic field created by a metallic core. Scientists have hypothesized that, like the Earth’s magnetic field, humans also have internal compasses. According to the magnetic field hypothesis, if you are sleeping facing north on Earth, then the two poles of the north (assuming that your head is pointing north) will repel each other. This can lead to sleep disorders and nightmares. Feng Shui discourages northward sleeping as it can trigger Insomnia, whereas Vaastu Shastr believes that only dead bodies should be kept facing north.
Many sleep-help books also recommend the correct magnetic direction for a good night’s rest.
Which Direction Should I Take?
That’s debatable. Except for the fact that everyone agrees that sleeping with one’s head towards the north is not advisable, each theory suggests a different position and supports it with unproven claims. The best place to put your bed next to a window has also been a hot topic. It is best to look at the overall layout of your room.
A view that will kill…your sleep
Many articles have been written in architecture about the importance of bringing the atmosphere into your home through the window. The modern architecture is even fixated on showcasing the panorama views of your home. It is not a good idea to have your bed facing a window since prolonged exposure to light can cause fatigue, and the ability of the body the following day. You can use blackout curtains or a sleeping mask to block out the morning light if your bed faces east. It is best to position your bed so that it faces the window but not directly opposite or under it.
Bed Under The Window Dilemma
is frowned upon by Feng Shui but sometimes the weather makes it a good idea to place your bed under a window. It can be useful in hotter places, as the window above your head will allow your body to cool down while you sleep.
You may also find that the window behind your bed is just slightly offset. You know the ones that are fixed either on one side or both sides of the bed. It is annoying to open them and close them repeatedly without ever banging on the headboard.
Low-frame Beds can fix this situation. With a low frame, you can easily reach the window to close your drapes. You can choose a bed that has curtains like a four-poster bed to create a haven far from the design nightmare of a window offset.
Face the Door or Face Away
Sleeping with the door visible is a popular idea. It allows you to be alert for any intruders and makes you feel more secure.
Feng Shui adherents do not sleep with their soles facing the front door. The ‘coffin positioning” is called this because the dead are traditionally carried out by their feet first.
Okay. Which is the Best Sleep Direction?
You should choose the one that is most comfortable for you. You can choose anything you want. Remember, no matter how strict the Feng Shui or Vaastu rules are or where the electrical sockets in the room are located, you will be able to detect the highest level of energy.
