The arrangement of furniture in the room is an important task during the renovation of the apartment. The advantageous placement of the desk will allow you to arrange the work area as comfortably as possible. And the correct placement of the bed can affect healthy and productive relaxation. There are many superstitions regarding the correct place of this item in the bedroom. Should you believe them?
The key to healthy sleep
Quality relaxation is influenced by various factors. They can be divided into three main groups:
- relating to environmental conditions;
- physical;
- psychosomatic.
Doctors strongly recommend maintaining a healthy atmosphere in the bedroom. To do this, you need to regularly wet clean once a week, wipe dust and vacuum 2-3 times a week. They also recommend installing indoor plants in this area.
In summer, you need to leave the window open at night, in winter – leave it in the "ventilation" mode at night, or open the window. The temperature should be comfortable. It is desirable that the room be cool.
Naturally, a person's physical condition is of great importance. One of the reasons for poor sleep is overeating. To ensure that it is strong and light, nutritionists advise not to eat food 3 hours before relaxation, and liquids - 2.
Psychosomatic factors include insomnia and psychological state. For a peaceful rest, it is recommended to turn off electronic gadgets 2 hours before going to bed, and not to keep them in the bedroom. Meditation is also useful if you can’t fall asleep for a long time.
Belief in the importance of the position of the bed is considered a psychosomatic factor. Experiments have not conclusively proven the influence of furniture arrangement on dreams and the quality of life of an individual. This topic remains unexplored. The results depended on whether the participant believed in it or not.
Content
- The Effect of Furniture Arrangement on Sleep
- In Slavic traditions
- Philosophy of Ancient India
- According to Feng Shui
- Ancient superstitions and a modern view
- To follow or not to follow?
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The Effect of Furniture Arrangement on Sleep
Many people wonder whether the position of the bed affects the quality of sleep and life. No matter from which angle this question is considered, the answer to it will be "yes".
- From a logical point of view, this is explained by the fact that the space must create proper air circulation. If the bed is not positioned correctly, this can be an obstacle.
- On the other hand, there are various beliefs regarding the location of the bed in the room. In the traditions of many peoples, there is a rule that one should not sleep with one's feet towards the entrance, place the bed close to the wall, or place it against the opening, as this affects the well-being of the person and the quality of life in general.
In Slavic traditions
According to Slavic mythology, it is forbidden to sleep with your feet facing the entrance. Our ancestors believed that during dreams the soul separates from the body and hovers in space. The door, in turn, was perceived as a portal to the “other world”, opening only at night. Thus, it was believed that the soul of a person sleeping with his feet facing it, can separate from the body and not return to it, slipping out into this portal. So, having fallen asleep in this position, there is a chance of not waking up.
The Slavs believed that evil spirits could sneak into a room at night. And if a person sleeps with his feet facing the exit, he is more open to their influence. As a result, sleep disorders, the appearance of various diseases, and a bad psychological state are observed. It was also believed that these spirits could drag away the soul of the sleeper, which would lead to his death.
Philosophy of Ancient India
In Indian beliefs, it was believed that meridians pass through the room, through which energy (prana) circulates.
Interesting! The assertion about the presence of energy flows in living space exists in different cultures. In India this energy is called prana, in Japan – ki, in China – qi, in Hawaii the analogue is mana.
Accordingly, you should not place your bed close to the wall: there may be negative flows there. According to Indian beliefs, you should not place your bed with your feet towards the door: there is a strong flow of prana of different directions on this line. A person may not be able to cope with such a strong flow, which adversely affects his psychological and physical condition.
According to Feng Shui
Feng Shui is a teaching that originated in Ancient China. Like most Eastern currents, it is based on knowledge of energy circulation and the ability to manage it. Part of this philosophy is the teaching of the correct placement of objects in space.
According to this school, you can't position your bed so that you sleep with your feet towards the door. It is believed that this is a kind of gate. If a person sleeps in this position, life energy leaves through them. And instead of gaining strength during rest, he loses it, as a result of which he wakes up tired and sleep-deprived.
According to the presented philosophy, luck may slip away through the opening during sleep. As a result, difficulties with cash flow, health, and relationships with loved ones arise. All this is due to the fact that positive life energy is drawn out through the portal.
Ancient superstitions and a modern view
According to ancient rules, it is forbidden to place a bed opposite the door for various reasons that we have considered. Modern experts have their own point of view on this issue. They believe that omens have an influence only on those people who believe in them. That is, the psychosomatic factor comes into play. A person psychologically sets himself up for illnesses and failures, being confident that they will happen. As a result, everything happens.
Some experts explain the manifestation of the results that legends speak of by genetic memory and the historical development of the individual. What does this mean? In ancient times, when homes were not protected by locks and enemies could come into them, the owner needed to see the opening from any point of the room. When he sleeps with his feet towards the entrance, this is impossible. Consequently, in the modern world, the sleeper feels uncomfortable in such a position, which is justified by genetic memory. Because of this, a violation of the regime, accumulation of fatigue, and the appearance of irritability are possible.
The above theories have not been proven, and the question still remains open. However, there are indications that the location of the bed opposite the door may negatively affect a person's rest and well-being.
To follow or not to follow?
It is impossible to say unequivocally whether these beliefs are worth believing or not.
From the point of view of modern science, their manifestation is explained by psychology: a person, having believed in them, sets himself up for failure. However, there is no reason to deny the teachings and beliefs of our ancestors.
The only judge is you. Most people, whether superstitious or not, try not to place their bed with their feet towards the door. The choice is yours, my reader.