{"id":146193,"date":"2020-08-18T09:16:33","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T13:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/?p=146193"},"modified":"2025-06-16T14:35:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T18:35:18","slug":"the-healing-power-of-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/rejuvenate\/the-healing-power-of-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"The Healing Power of Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"body_block_1\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">There\u2019s a good reason we spend up to a third of our lives in bed: a direct link between sleep and health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Long before science confirmed the health benefits of sleep, cultural traditions around the world recognized the healing properties of rest. For instance, Ayurvedic medicine, a centuries-old practice rooted in India, links overall happiness with your quality and quantity of sleep, says Dr Michael Breus, a Los Angeles\u2013based clinical psychologist and fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">If standard sleep hygiene practices like limiting screen time, caffeine and alcohol before bed aren\u2019t working for you, ensure your space is optimized for sleep \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.fourseasons.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our signature collection<\/a>\u00a0has been refined over decades in partnership with experts \u2013 and try embracing some of these rituals from cultures around the globe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_2\" class=\"body-block body-block-infographic large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/mumbai\/\">                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ayurvedic_spa_970x540.jpg\" class=\"infographic-image\" alt=\"Ayurvedic Spa 970x540\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ayurvedic_spa_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ayurvedic_spa_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ayurvedic_spa_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ayurvedic_spa_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                                <\/a>            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_3\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<header class=\"block-header text-block\">\n<h2 class=\"block-title\">India<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>The practice of Ayurveda embraces the idea that each person has a unique constitution made up of three doshas (energies): vata, pitta and kapha. It would follow that each of us has different sleep habits, Breus says. In Ayurvedic medicine, sleep problems often arise from an imbalance of energies in the body. Insomnia is caused by excess vata and pitta energies. Excess kapha is associated with oversleeping.\u00a0And when pitta is out of balance it can lead to intense dreaming. Learning your dominant dosha by working with an Ayurvedic practitioner\u00a0can provide insight into your sleep habits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn Ayurveda, nidra (sleep) is considered to be one of the three key pillars of life,\u201d\u00a0says Sunil Narang, General Manager of <a href=\"http:\/\/fourseasons.com\/mumbai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai<\/a>. \u201cAyurvedic bodywork is an ancient, powerful tool to achieve a state of well-being by bringing forth a harmonious balance of body, mind and soul.\u201d The Spa at the Hotel offers two Ayurvedic treatments that aid in a good night\u2019s sleep. Uzhichil is performed on the traditional Ayurvedic wooden massage table. This ancient technique uses warm, medicated Triphala oil in long, soothing strokes to relieve aching muscles and encourage sound sleep.\u00a0The classic Ayurvedic therapy Shirodhara commences with a relaxing back and shoulder massage, followed by a warm oil poured on the forehead.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHerbal oil being gently poured over the forehead in a steady stream or flow is a widely practiced treatment in Ayurveda that helps in improving sleep quality,\u201d Narang says. \u201cIt is typically used to relax the nervous system and treat stress, anxiety and insomnia.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_4\" class=\"body-block body-block-infographic small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/caironp\/\">                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FSH_1932_970x540.jpg\" class=\"infographic-image\" alt=\"Fsh 1932 970x540\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FSH_1932_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FSH_1932_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FSH_1932_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/FSH_1932_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                                <\/a>            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_5\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<header class=\"block-header text-block\">\n<h2 class=\"block-title\">Egypt<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Ancient Egyptians used to soak their blankets in water before bed to keep cool at night. \u201cLowering the body temperature at night helps you fall asleep and stay asleep,\u201d Breus says. \u201cRising temperature signals the body to move into a state of alertness in the morning.\u201d If you\u2019re going to take a hot shower, do it two to three hours before bed so your body has time to cool. To follow up, he suggests a cooling mattress pad and <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.fourseasons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">quality sheets and blankets<\/a>: \u201cNatural fibres are best and most comfortable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As for those wet blankets, though it may be hard to imagine finding them comforting, Breus says the weight of a soaked blanket could induce a sense of calm: \u201cStudies have shown that weighted blankets help reduce anxiety and stress and can create a sense of relaxation that helps people fall asleep.<span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Inspired by ancient Egyptian body rituals, the Cleopatra Bath Ritual at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/caironp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza<\/a> is a luxurious milk bath. Honey, rose petals and essential oils\u00a0soothe and ease muscle tension and prepare the body for a massage and a peaceful, deep sleep.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_6\" class=\"body-block body-block-infographic small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/hangzhou\/\">                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/HKG_408_970x540.jpg\" class=\"infographic-image\" alt=\"A woman being given a massage\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/HKG_408_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/HKG_408_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/HKG_408_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/HKG_408_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                                <\/a>            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_7\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<header class=\"block-header text-block\">\n<h2 class=\"block-title\">China<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Scientific studies have shown a direct benefit for sleep from reflexology, an ancient form of touch therapy in which pressure is applied to points on the body. \u201cPressure points also connect to different physiological functions, including sleep,\u201d Breus says. Specific reflex points related to sleep include the top of the toes, a point on the outer side of the big toe, the ridges of the toes and a point at the ball of the foot.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to reflexology techniques, the Spas at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/shenzhen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/hangzhou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake<\/a> use a massage oil based on eaglewood, the dark resinous heartwood of Aquilaria trees. \u201cEaglewood was prized in ancient China for its calming qualities,\u201d says Nicole Ni, Spa Supervisor at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen. \u201cWe use it in our spa treatments to help relax and alleviate stress, resulting in calmer and longer sleep.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_8\" class=\"body-block body-block-infographic large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/hangzhou\/\">                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sleep_story_bath_970x540-.jpg\" class=\"infographic-image\" alt=\"Sleep Story Bath 970x540\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sleep_story_bath_970x540-.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sleep_story_bath_970x540--300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sleep_story_bath_970x540--768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sleep_story_bath_970x540--360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                                <\/a>            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_9\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block quote-below\">\n<header class=\"block-header text-block\">\n<h2 class=\"block-title\">Bali<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Studies show a 30-minute afternoon nap combined with moderate exercise in the evening helps improve sleep.<strong> \u201c<\/strong>There\u2019s a biological reason you\u2019re usually tempted to take naps in the afternoon,\u201d Breus says. \u201cOur bodies are designed to take long stretches of sleep at night, followed by a brief midday rest. The best time to take a nap is between 1:00 and 3:00 pm, when your body temperature drops and your melatonin levels rise.\u201d Nappers, he says, reap the benefits of greater concentration, enhanced memory, better mood and improved physical performance.<\/p>\n<p>Ibu Fera, Wellness Mentor at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/sayan\/\">Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan<\/a>, created a signature experience called The Sacred Nap. Instead of snoozing in bed or in a poolside lounger, you\u2019re suspended from the ceiling of the bamboo Dharma Shanti Bale in an aerial silk hammock, cocooned in the tranquillity of the Sayan Valley. You\u2019ll feel your entire body relax and rock gently to sleep in the womblike cocoon as Fera tells you a bedtime story about the life of Buddha. \u201cI was inspired to create the Sacred Nap while I was rocking my own baby to sleep,\u201d Fera says. \u201cMost of us have forgotten how good it felt to be rocked to sleep and have somebody read you a bedtime story or sing a lullaby. I combine this with telling the life story of Buddha and chanting various mantras that I learned when I was a Buddhist nun for seven years. The soothing sound of the singing bowl offers more sacred energy for this experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_10\" class=\"body-block body-block-infographic small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/jimbaranbay\/\">                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/LCB_244_970x540.jpg\" class=\"infographic-image\" alt=\"Woman walks through a hallway holding a tray with a mural on the wall\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/LCB_244_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/LCB_244_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/LCB_244_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/LCB_244_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                                <\/a>            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_11\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block quote-below\">\n<header class=\"block-header text-block\">\n<h2 class=\"block-title\">Mexico<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>In many parts of the world, dreamtime is a special place where the body and mind go on a healing journey. Luis Molina, Spa Director at Apuane Spa\u00a0at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/puntamita\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Four Seasons\u00a0Resort\u00a0Punta Mita<\/a>, says the Sue\u00f1o\u00a0(Dream)\u00a0Journey\u00a0is based on the ancestral belief that we live two lives \u2013 one while awake and one while dreaming \u2013 with a strong connection between the two.\u00a0This 100-minute ritual\u00a0replicates the\u00a0dream\u00a0sequence,\u00a0creating\u00a0a harmonious and peaceful\u00a0experience.<\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/loscabos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas&#x2122;<\/a>, the Spa\u2019s signature Restore Your Mind treatment balances energy points and chakras by utilizing relaxing massage techniques during a full-body exfoliation. The treatment ends with Shirodhara \u2013 the Ayurvedic pour of warm herbal oil onto the forehead\u2019s \u201cthird eye\u201d chakra \u2013 followed by a gentle scalp massage, inviting a sense of holistic balance and inner peace. \u201cA good night\u2019s sleep is the foundation of overall well-being,\u201d says Lina Morales, Spa Director at the Resort. \u201cIt allows the body to recover and cells to renew, and it improves the immune system \u2013 which is especially important right now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_12\" class=\"body-block body-block-infographic small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.fourseasons.com\">                                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PHL_385_970x540.jpg\" class=\"infographic-image\" alt=\"Phl 385 970x540\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PHL_385_970x540.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PHL_385_970x540-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PHL_385_970x540-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PHL_385_970x540-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>                                <\/a>            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a good reason we spend up to a third of our lives in bed: a direct link between sleep and health. 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