Our grandparents still nudge us to get out of bed early in the morning, and there's deep wisdom behind that gentle scolding. Ayurveda treats one rule as the foundation of a disease-free body: sleep early at night and wake up early in the morning. If you also get sound, deep sleep in between, your body tends to keep many illnesses at bay on its own. The trouble is that over the past few years, staying up late and waking up late have quietly become part of everyday lifestyle. The result is that illnesses begin to creep into the body unnoticed — sleep suffers, and the body's entire system takes a hit. Let's break down what this simple habit actually gives you.
Your mind feels fresh again
Rising with the sun and sleeping as night falls is nature's basic rule, one that applies to every living creature, big or small. It is humans who have tampered with this rhythm, and the cost shows up directly in our mood. That is why irritability lingers all day, fatigue takes over after the smallest effort, and nothing seems to hold your interest. Remember, sleeping and waking early is not tied to sleep alone — when you sleep and when you rise is also linked to your spiritual side. Someone who sleeps on time and wakes early in the morning feels lighter, more energetic and far more refreshed.
A calmer, steadier mind
When you wrap up the day's thoughts, words and tasks and head to bed on time, your mind begins to grow stronger from within. People who adopt this discipline tend to keep a mind that is far more calm and steady. Another big advantage of waking up early is that you have plenty of time on hand for everything. Such people never have to rush through their work, and because everything gets done on time, restlessness gives way to a sense of stillness.
The gift of clean air and morning sunlight
The loveliest part of rising early is that you get the chance to walk in clean, fresh air. A little yoga or a short walk gives the day a wonderful start and fills you with that crisp morning energy. This is the hour when you can soak in nature's pure air and the gentle warmth of the morning sun to the fullest. After a good night's sleep, waking up early brings a unique mix of calm and vigour all at once.
A sharper, stronger brain
It has generally been observed that once sleeping early and waking early settle into a habit, all the body's systems begin to function better. Such people tend to have a healthier and more active brain. That very alertness keeps you feeling positive from within and makes reaching your chosen goals far easier.
Better quality of sleep
Waking up early has a direct effect: sleep comes sooner at night, and the quality of that sleep improves. Such people are blessed with deep, peaceful, dreamless sleep. Sleeping late, on the other hand, throws the body's and mind's internal clock into disarray, which has a negative impact on the body. People who keep dreaming all night long wake up feeling more tired, and more negative thoughts tend to take root in their minds.
