To improve the quality of our sleep, we spontaneously think about changing bedding (box spring and mattress). But that's not the only thing to do. It is also recommended to think about how you position your bed. Here's how to orient your bed to sleep well .
Orient your bed correctly to get a good night's sleep
According to the principle of Feng Shui
Feng Shui is a Chinese art which consists of arranging your home in a harmonious way, to benefit from maximum positive energy. By orienting your bed in the right direction, you optimize the circulation of energy, which promotes good quality sleep.
To have the best orientation of the bed according to the principles of Feng Shui, you must start by moving it as far away from the door as possible, while continuing to see the latter when you are lying down. You must also ensure that the legs of the bed are not parallel to the door. Finally, it is preferable that your headboard is positioned against a wall.
Your bed should also not be placed between a door and a window, between two windows or under a window. The window is in fact an element which allows the circulation of ch'i, that is to say the human soul. We must therefore not hinder this circulation.
If your bedroom has a skylight, do not place your bed under it. You will be directly exposed to the energy of the sun which would be disruptive to your sleep. If the room is decorated with a mirror, do not place your bed opposite it so as not to receive the energy it generates. Finally, it is not recommended to place a bed under pictures or shelves, as this can be disruptive. We may worry that something will fall on us while we sleep.
According to the Kua figure
The location of your bed should also take the Kua number into account . This number helps determine the directions that bring well-being, protection and luck. It is calculated from your date of birth. You will find many sites online that will allow you to get it for free. Once you have calculated this, you can orient your bed in the direction that is best for your sleep.
According to the principles of Vastu Shastra
According to this Hindu belief, it is advisable to sleep with your head pointing towards the south. According to experts, our head reacts like a pole and being oriented towards the south allows us to benefit from the magnetic attraction of the South Pole. According to Vastu Shastra, it is on the contrary not recommended to sleep with your head to the north, as this would promote stress, insomnia and nightmares. Sleeping with your head to the east would encourage dreams and relaxation, which would make the nights more restful. Finally, a west orientation would be considered neutral and would not affect the quality of our sleep.
According to AyurVeda
According to AyurVeda, you should also not sleep with your head to the north. This would seriously affect the quality of your sleep. It would therefore be preferable to favor other orientations.
How to position your headboard to sleep well?
In addition to the orientation of your bed, how you install your headboard is also important. First of all, it is not recommended to place it in the middle of the room, in a floating position. It is in fact preferable that it leans against a wall. Likewise, it is better to avoid the presence of a window behind your headboard. Especially if your room is located on the ground floor or you have vision problems. According to the principles of Feng Shui, it is also not recommended to install a headboard against the wall of a bathroom.
How to properly set up your bed when you are a couple?
The layout of a master bedroom must take into account a certain number of factors:
- Choose the south or southeast corner of your bedroom for the location of the bed, the best being to sleep with your head pointing south if you can.
- Avoid installing your bed under suspended beams.
- As for the couple's position, it is recommended that the woman sleeps on the left side and the man on the right side. This would promote harmony in the relationship.
- To keep your relationship balanced, it is also advisable to leave enough space on each side of the bed.
Some other Feng Shui tips for sleeping well
If you want to enjoy restful nights, there are a few other Feng Shui tips to consider:
- Ban the presence of screens in your bedroom as much as possible and declutter the room.
- Avoid the presence of open shelves.
- Your bed must be raised and not placed on the ground. You should also avoid storing things underneath.
- Do not install mirrors in the bedroom, as they are a source of active energy that can disrupt rest.
- Equip your bed with a sturdy headboard.
Some additional rules to adopt on a daily basis
If you suffer from sleep problems, you may also need to change some lifestyle habits to remedy the problem. First, try to establish a regular bedtime and wake-up time. Ideally, you should go to bed as soon as you yawn or have itchy eyes. Otherwise, you risk letting the hour pass and having to wait for the next sleep cycle. It is also best to get up at the same time every day.
What you eat in the evening also affects the quality of sleep . For example, it is better to consume slow sugars or foods rich in melatonin (asparagus, nuts, etc.) which promote sleep or those which promote its production (pineapple, tomatoes, bananas, etc.). On the other hand, avoid animal proteins which stimulate the production of dopamine, a hormone associated with physical activity.
Finally, stop using screens two hours before sleeping and don't leave them in the bedroom. Our internal clock can be disrupted by blue light as well as serotonin production. In addition, a smartphone, even when turned off, can interfere with our sleep. And if you have teenagers at home, be aware that if they sleep with their cell phones, it can cause hypervigilance, because they will be so afraid of missing something during the night. Cell phones must therefore absolutely be banned from your children's bedroom during sleeping hours.
Now you know how to find the ideal location for your bed. To sleep in even better conditions, all you have to do is equip yourself with a duvet, a pillow and bed linen from Bonsoirs.
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