How it started
As many of you know, I’m a big follower of Healer Baskar. In one of his videos, he spoke about sleeping on the floor. It was a small mention, but it made immediate sense to me.
So I didn’t overthink it. I tried it right away.
That night turned into a week. The week turned into months.
And since then, I’ve genuinely enjoyed sleeping on the floor.
We live an over‑cushioned life
We sit on padded chairs at work.
We sink into sofas at home.
And at night, we sleep on thick, expensive mattresses.
Everything around us is soft.
Yet so many of us wake up tired, stiff, and aching. That never made sense to me.
Those super‑pricey memory‑foam mattresses are sold as the ultimate comfort, but they restrict movement. Once your body sinks in, you’re locked into one position for hours.
And most morning aches don’t come from sleeping badly they come from not moving at all.
The body is designed to move (even in sleep)
Our bodies are not meant to be frozen for eight hours.
Our ancestors didn’t have modern beds. They slept on the ground, on mats, on firm surfaces. And despite fewer comforts, their bodies were often more resilient and mobile.
That’s what made me try the floor.
The first few nights (honest truth)
The first three nights were uncomfortable.
Not painful just unfamiliar. My body had to unlearn years of softness. Muscles and joints were waking up again. Then something shifted.
What changed after the adjustment
I started moving more in my sleep. Rolling freely. Stretching naturally.
There was no bed frame, no edge, no subconscious fear of falling. My nervous system finally relaxed.
On the floor, there is space and in that space, the body remembers how to heal.
Why a firm surface helps
A firm surface presses back against the body.
Instead of sinking in, the body is supported. And when the body is properly supported, it can finally release tension. It’s subtle, but real almost like a natural, passive massage happening through the night.
Over time, I personally noticed:
- Reduced inflammation
- Better blood circulation and oxygen flow
- More natural movement during sleep
Some mornings, I’d wake up in gentle stretches almost like unconscious asanas — the way babies move freely, without effort or tension.
We must do yoga on a firm mat, not a soft mattress.
Our shoes must be designed to be stable, not fluffy.
Even our sofas and chairs work best when they’re supportive, not sinking.
The body needs a strong surface to align itself.
Whether we’re standing, sitting, walking, or lying down, a surface that’s too soft forces the body to stay slightly alert all the time just to maintain posture. That constant micro-tension adds up.
Imagine trying to balance on something soft and fluffy. It’s almost impossible.
The same principle applies during sleep.
A firm surface gives the body stability and stability allows deep rest.
The subconscious safety factor
When you sleep on a small bed or close to the edge, part of the mind stays alert all night.
Don’t fall. Don’t hit the wall.
That alertness prevents deep sleep. On the floor, the body feels safe.
A bonus: space and simplicity
And yes sleeping on the floor saves money and space too 😄
Less furniture. More openness.
How to do it properly
Don’t sleep directly on a bare floor. Always use a bedsheet, mat, or thin blanket.
Our body temperature is around 37°C. A cold floor can pull heat from the body, forcing it to stay alert and burn energy just to stay warm. The goal is firmness, not cold.
Traditional guidance I follow
These are not rigid rules, just gentle alignments shared by elders and healers:
- Men lie on the left side
- Women lie on the right side
- Sleeping on the left side aids digestion
- Avoid sleeping on the stomach
- Avoid sleeping with the head pointing north
A simple deep‑sleep technique
Before sleeping, try this:
Place your left foot gently over the right and pin it.
Place your left palm on your heart. Place your right palm on top of the left.
Stay there as long as comfortable. Let the breath slow down naturally.
You will notice a point of releasing it with “discomfort” and boom you hit the deep sleep.
You will notice a point of releasing it with “discomfort” and boom you hit the deep sleep.
Final thoughts
I’m not here to convince anyone to throw away their bed.
Sleeping on the floor isn’t about being extreme.
It’s about listening.
You don’t have to do it every night. You don’t even have to like it.
Just try one night and notice what your body tells you.
Sharing this from my own experience, with love 🤍
- Credits & inspirations: Healer Baskar, Mike Cheng
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