Best Sleep Position? 😴

Best Sleep Position?

Back Pain, Snoring, Sleep Apnea

Back pain, circulation problems, acid reflux, snoring, and sleep apnea can all make it difficult to find the best sleep position.   Sound familiar? Then this video is for you! 

We spend around a third of our lives in bed, so it’s important to choose a nighttime position optimal for health, not just comfort. Poor posture while sleeping can contribute or even cause a cascade of health problems, some quite serious. Your goal is to align your spine, optimize breathing, and find a position you can maintain for the whole night. 

In this video, we’ll explore the pros and cons of different sleep positions so you can determine which is best for you.

VIDEO CONTENTS 

00:00   Sleep Positions and Health 

01:26    Safety Disclaimer 

01:37    The Lying Flat Myth  

03:45    Side Sleeping  

05:12    Fowler’s Position  

08:21    Semi-Fowler Position  

08:45   Sleep Trackers and Tech 

 

WHAT WE’LL COVER 

* Lying Flat Position – why it’s bad 

* Side Sleeping – why it’s best 

* Fowler’s Position – how to master it 

* The Best Sleep Trackers and Tech 

DISCLAIMER – sleep problems can be very serious. Severe sleep apnea, circulation, and heart irregularities at night can even be life-threatening. Please check with your doctor before starting any self-care routine.

Comments

😴When you sleep, you need to focus on your breathing, your spine, and your circulation, and there are some counterintuitive tricks that can help you sleep better, breathe better, and get the most for your recovery. Hope you find this helpful! Please let me know in the comments if you have questions or suggestions. - Lucas @ YOGABODY
😴 I wanted to thank you so much for explaining very well and breaking down every part in your exercises. Despite not suffering for most of your problems you're dealing with and being familiar with yoga and breathing techniques, after having watched all your videos and put into practice some new exercises I discovered thanks to you, I feel an improvement in sports and many other daily activities.

😴Interesting! I'm on the 5th or 6th mattress in as many years but couldn't find the "right one". Then, after 2 weeks in hospital last year sleepling semi-upright, I decided to invest in an adjustable base to do the same thing at home. Fowler position, basically - but didn't know it was a thing until now.

Hi, thank you for your helpful video. I am 87 with Rheumatoid ArthritIs and suffer painful joints and muscles almost everywhere. I have an adjustable bed and when I saw this video I said I am going to try that tonight. This morning I woke with less pain in my shoulders, my worst trouble, and elsewhere. I also slept a straight 5 hours without waking, even got back to sleep again till morning. Wonderful. With having replaced knees I did find the foot raise part of the bed did not work so well so I used a small bolster under my knees which let my legs drop down from my knees. So thanks again, I shall definitely try to continue to sleep in this position and I have slept on my side all my life.😄😄😄 

😴 Recently diagnosed with mild sleep apnea.  Cannot tolerate the full face or hybrid mask.  I bought a large memory foam wedge pillow.  12" high and extra wide,  I've always been a side sleeper with a pillow between my legs.  I was comfortable from the very first night.  After all, I've fallen asleep for years in my recliner.  BTW I had no idea that many people have trouble side sleeping.
😴 Thanks for confirming I am sleeping correctly with the wedge and added pillows.🙂

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