Sleep + TIP

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Dear Jeannette,

 

a healthy

> adult, needs no more than 5 1/2 hours per night.

 

I think that would be so if we were all emotionally stable, completely

healthy in every way and getting all our needs met in a very balanced way.

Also no dramatic life changes or challenges like having kids, menopause,

etc.

 

>From my personal experience, I got about 5 1/2 hours sleep per night for

about 10 years. I really pushed myself and I think I used up some reserves

that I am now paying for. After I started sleeping through 3 alarm clocks,

I got the hint that I needed more sleep. This was also during a very heavy

time on Earth and I think my energy was being used elsewhere. Not sure

exactly what was going on, but I was obliged to sleep more. I still need

more sleep. When I am at Summer Solstice in New Mexico, in high energy I

can get by on 5 and feel fine.

 

There are so many factors that influence us.

 

I NEVER drink a lot of water before I go to bed so I don't have to get up to

go to the bathroom. Just a little so I don't feel dehydrated. I drink a

lot when I get up.

 

Also to get by on less sleep, we have to do yoga and meditation to keep our

energy up. The idea is to do yoga and mediation --Sadhana-- before the sun

rises. This takes the place of sleep. And we are less tired because we

don't dream--we meditate.

 

Just do the best you can and be sure to practice something in the morning.

It will reduce your need for sleep somewhat at least.

 

Also, is mentioned

> drinking water before bed so you won't become dehydrated-even if it means

> getting up to go during the night. Do any of you have experience w/

> this? I refrain from drinking water about 1-2 hours before bed and still

> get up several times and I am getting 7-8 hours of sleep per night. I am

> just wondering about getting down to 5 1/2 and still getting up 3 or 4

> times per night??? (This could also possibly be that I had twins 16

> months ago and maybe I'm just used to getting up a lot at night?)

 

16 month old twins, and you are wondering why you might need more sleep?

 

I'd

> love to spend only 5 1/2 hours sleeping-I'd have so much more time, but

> the water/bathroom thing worries me a bit. Any advice? Jeanette

 

Do the best you can. Cut back 1/2 hour and do Sadhana during that time and

see how you feel.

 

TIP - Be sure to take a cold shower when you get up. You can start with

warm, but be sure to end with cold. Women wear shorts to cover your thighs

and men wear pants to cover genitls.

 

Sat Nam,

 

RAttana

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