Head direction while sleeping

How can we sleep well ? Which direction should we sleep in ? Do we need to sleep with our head facing East, West, North or South ?

Have we ever considered our relationship with the Earth — whether it be our circadian rhythms, day-night cycles, the influence of gravity on our bodies, or how Earth's magnetic field impacts us depending on which way our heads are pointed when we sleep? Do we have to turn our head to the East, West, North, or South when we sleep ?

Energy flows through our bodies in certain patterns because our bodies are formed of energy. Our energy flow alters and becomes more relaxed when we sleep. If our heads are facing in the wrong direction, it can obstruct the flow of energy, cause blood pressure and even cause insomnia. You may have noticed that on occasions, despite getting 8 to 9 hours of sleep, you still feel exhausted when you wake up. This can be the result of our improper sleeping direction. We can obtain a deep sleep, a restful sleep and an unobstructed energy flow when we sleep with our heads in the appropriate direction.

What is the correct direction for the head to face ?

Numerous ancient cultures, including Indian science of Vastu Shastra and currently supported by science, have long believed that the direction, we sleep in, affects the general quality of our sleep and health. Vastu is an ancient Indian tradition that believes the way you arrange your environment has an impact on the quality of your life. Since our bodies have magnetic poles much like our planet Earth does, a scientific research has shown that electromagnetic energy of the earth has a direct impact on our body’s energy.

How does Earth impact our body ?

Much like a compass, Earth is a magnet and the strongest one known to mankind and this is because the core of the Earth is made up of hot, molten iron. Consider a typical human body contains 4 to 5 grams of iron, most of which is found in the blood. Similar to a magnet our bodies have north and south polarities, our head represents the north pole and the feet, the south pole.

Should we sleep with our head facing North?

Vastu Shastra advises against sleeping with your head toward the North. When we sleep facing North, this magnetic pull attracts the iron present in the blood and as a result more blood gets accumulated in the brain. Sleeping with your head pointing North can also disrupt your blood circulation, cause headaches and lead to disturbed sleep. Per ancient Indian phylosophy "Only dead people sleep facing north." This is why sleeping with your head in the North is considered to be a worst-case scenario.