The Science of Sleep: Reclaiming Rest in a Hustle Culture
In our modern "hustle culture," sleep is often viewed as a weakness. We praise those who burn the candle at both ends and wear our exhaustion like a badge of honor. However, this chronic deprivation comes at a steep price. Research links poor sleep to everything from weight gain and anxiety to heart disease. While modern medicine often prescribes sedatives to force the body into submission, Ayurveda views sleep ( Nidra ) differently. It is considered one of the three vital pillars of life, as essential to survival as food and breath. According to Ayurveda, sleep is the time when the body repairs tissues and the mind processes emotions. When this process is disturbed, it is usually due to an imbalance in the energies of the mind—specifically an excess of 'Rajas' (activity) or 'Tamas' (dullness). Understanding the root cause of your sleeplessness is the first step toward fixing it. Why Counting Sheep Doesn’t Work Have you ever tried to sleep but found your mind...