Exercises to take a good siesta
The siesta should be practiced at least once a day. There are many exercises to learn how to take a nap, discover the benefits and better control your sleep. Here are a few :
Exercise #1: How to fall asleep
Simply :
1 – make yourself as comfortable as possible (sitting or lying down, loosen the tie and the last button of the shirt if necessary in order to breathe well)
2 – uncross arms and legs
3 – close your eyes
4 – gradually slow down breathing which must remain flexible and pleasant, never jerky – neither too slow nor too fast
5 – gradually slow down the rate of your thoughts at the same time as your breathing
6 – relax the muscles: neck, jaw, back, arms, legs and all parts of your body.
By playing at the same time (or successively) on slowing down breathing, muscle relaxation and your thoughts, you have several levers allowing various exercises and techniques (see below) to better control your sleep and get down more faster and deeper and deeper towards restful sleep during your siestas.