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In Ayurveda, chronic sleep disorders are referred to as Anidra. Quality and duraation of sleep hours are indicative of the overall well-being of an individual. Deeper imbalances such as that of Vata, Pitta, primarily will lead to gut issues and directly impact the sleep quality and sleep duration of an individual. Listed below are the most common symptomsalong with relatable cause and remedies as suggested by Classical Ayurveda:

1. Difficulty Falling Asleep

Cause : Overthinking, irregular routines, excess screen time, or excess travel.
Ayurvedic Remedy: Early and light dinner, Self-Abhyanga with warmed Sesame Oil with at least 1 hr 30 minutes gap after meal,  Calming meditation, gratitude prayers and easy Pranayama before bed.

2. Frequent Night Awakenings

Cause (Ayurveda): Unstable nervous system (Prana Vata disturbance). A restless thought process and activity schedule during the day. Trying to do too many things all at once and achieving nothing.

Ayurvedic Remedy:
1. Practice doing one thing at a time. 
2. Be rooted functionally and mentally in the task on hand.
3. Take a few minutes breather enjoying thsuccess of the task completed before moving to the next.
4. Give yourself a good warm oil head massage while listening to soothing music.
5. Maintain consistent sleep timing, take warm bath and warm milk with nutmeg, before bed. 

3. Waking Up Too Early (3–5 AM)

Cause (Ayurveda): Depletion of Ojas (Vital Eneregy). Draining yourself physically, mentally or emotionally beyond your withstanding capacity.
Ayurvedic Remedy: 
1. Set an alarm when you begin a task or thought process to analyze how much time it consumed
2. Analyze the flow of tthe task to understand if it was methodic and fruitful
3. Maintain a journal for a few days to understand this pattern which will help you curb this tendency
4. Set reminders to consume water regularly
5. Set reminders to to take at least 10 minutes walk and 2 minutes breathing every 90 minutes. This restores clarity, energizes the body and refreshes the mind
6. Plan a nourishing diet according to your Primary and Secondar Dosha such as Vata-Pitta, Kapha-Vata or Pitta - Kapha,etc.
7. Maintain consistent early bedtime

4. Restless or Light Sleep

Cause (Ayurveda): mental restlessnes, sensory overload, inactivity and morose thought process during the day.
Ayurvedic Remedy: 
1. Curtail screen time by timing your screen time regularly. Make it a point to take eyes off your screen every 45 minutes, cup your eyes and do a 2-minute eye exercise wherever you may be
2. Apply cotton wads dipped in cucumber water or rose water on the eyes after closing work for the day
3. Turn inward to the dark silence and meditate for at least 20 minutes
4. Perform calming pranayama in the evening.

5. Vivid Dreams or Nightmares

Cause (Ayurveda): Aggravated Pitta dosha affecting the mind and subconscious.
Ayurvedic Remedy:
1. Avoid sour and spicy foods
2. Consume cooling foods if your primary Dosha is Pitta
3. Day time complete meal suggestion would be traditional khichdi
4.Moon bathing and Chandra Nadi Pranayama 
5. Light dinner followed by plain butter milk

Occasional sleep distubances as normal as we lead a busy and hectic life and with changing seasons too. But when the disturbance is regular then it needs to be addressed as a chronic disorder. Because this symptom is an overall reflection of  how the body, mind, and rhythm are coping on a daily basis and are calling for attention. Ayurveda does not encourage to suppress these symptoms but rather help the cause to heal from the root.

Sometimes, small lifestyle shifts are enough. At other times, personalised guidance or a structured healing environment can make all the difference. Speak to our wellness advisors who will help you understand what kind of support—consultation, at-home care, or a dedicated retreat—is most appropriate for your current state.

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Choosing support is not about “fixing” sleep—it’s about allowing the body to remember how to rest naturally.

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