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by jupiter » Wed, 08 Sep 2004 11:33 am
Too much sleep can be just as bad as not enough, but most important is the quality of the sleep you get. 6 to 9 hours is the normal range, but there are many people who do fine on 4 hours. The key is mental and physical relaxation, which is missing in most people's lives because of hectic, unbalanced contemporary lifestyles. Factors which contribute to poor sleep include alcohol (interrupts normal sleep patterns and irritates the brain and nervous system), other dietary influences such as sugar, caffiene and other stimulating foods, lack of proper nutrients, poor breathing habits, poor mental habits and the inability to slow down and relax.
All of these can be dealt with through self-education and training, but one way to craft a balanced lifestyle is to start learning yoga from a qualified teacher who can guide you to a holistic approach including diet, excercise, breathing, and mental and physical relaxation. Even simply learning to meditate can help you sleep much better - try Vipassana meditation. It is particularly effective for a variety of troubles.