| Advantages of Sleeping on a Firm Surface |
| Are you still sleeping on a mattress? You might want to consider Rewilding your Sleeping surface. There are huge advantages to a firm sleep surface. Because of this Lucky Sheep has designed a wool felt sleeping mat which can be used on the ground as well as indoors on the floor or a slatted wooden bedframe. The advantages to sleep are immediate, such as spinal alignment, mobility, and increasing REM sleep. The other advantage is that you develop an ability to relax anywhere including when sleeping on the ground. Why Mattresses Suck A mattress in any true sense of the word causes the hips to sink in and the lower back to collapse, which interrupts natural alignment. Ironically, this is the same effect that chair sitting has on the body. When the back collapses in on itself, whether sitting or lying down, the lungs cannot hold as much oxygen and breathing is immediately hampered. When the body does not get its optimal amount of oxygen, the parasympathetic nervous system which induces relaxation is impeded. When breathing is shallow, the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol are overproduced–which keeps the body from fully relaxing.  Chair Sitting Causes Similar Problems as Mattress Sleeping It is known by many physical therapists and body workers that chair sitting causes ‘front loading’ of the body. Since the muscles are tighter in front, the body feels better hunched over to some degree. Likewise, sleeping on a modern mattress causes slumping. Then when we lie down on a firm surface, tight muscles are stretched, which feels uncomfortable. Therefore, we have gotten dependent on a soft bed to maintain the out-of-alignment position, or posture of flexion. It may feel better and even help some people sleep better, because they aren’t being distracted by the body’s attempt to stretch and realign itself. But without the feedback a hard surface offers, deeper problems develop and we don’t reach our full potential.  Best Mattress is No Mattress If the mattress does play some role in improving sleep, the best mattress is not a mattress at all, but something more like a pad or a pallet on the floor–something that comes the closest to mimicking the very ground from which humans evolved.  Advantages of Firm Surface Sleeping Sleeping on a firm surface increases the ability to relax and go into deeper sleep. It does this by: 1) Optimizing breathing by opening chest and abdomen, 2) stimulating the Relaxation Response by providing a biofeedback loop between the surface and the body, and 3) providing a natural re-alignment mechanism for the spine and joints.  Sweet Dreams on a Hard Surface For my groundbreaking article on this subject see: The Ergonomics of Sleep: Sweet Dreams on a Hard Surface |
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Advantages of Our Organic Wool Sleeping Pad Simple elegance, clean lines, minimalist luxury. Increase your REM sleep: Wool felt makes the best sleeping mat for those looking for a firm surface. The reason? Wool has the perfect amount of resiliency without the fluff of overstuffed mattresses. The result is a sleeping mat which none other can compare. 100% non-toxic and eco-friendly. Our Wool Sleeping Pad is made from premium Eco Wool™ felt and covered in a GOTS certified organic cotton canvas cover .Easy Maintenance: Simply unzip the removable organic cotton cover and toss it in the laundry. Cold wash, no-heat dry, and you’re done! You can buy two covers to make laundry day easy. Versatile Comfort: Whether you’re sleeping under the stars or lounging indoors, our Wool Sleeping Pad is your perfect companion. Use it for restorative yoga or soothing Tai Massage. You can even take it on vacation! Size and Style Options: Choose the size and color that suits your unique taste and needs. The smallest size is made for super light traveling. The larger sizes can fit on standard slatted wooden bed frames. We even offer a frame to go with it! Please note that our prices are based on the number of wool felt layers included. Three layers is for the hardcore minimalists. Six layers provides more insulation and is preferred by most people. Wool bedding has many advantages over other materials: Naturally Hypoallergenic and fire resistant Unparalleled breathability and temperature regulation Long lasting. These wool mats can last many years. There is no sagging as often happens with other types of bedding. 100% non-toxic, eco-friendly, no VOC’s, PBDE’s, flame retardants or chemicals of any kind found in our wool felt pad. Order your Wool Sleeping Pad now and experience the magic of natural fibers like never before! Join the eco-conscious revolution, and let the Wool Sleeping Pad lead you into a world of soothing comfort and effortless style. |
