Sleep takes up approximately a third of our lives. It is no coincidence that we take responsibility for everything that is connected with our sleep. It is important to us when and how we fall asleep and wake up. We perform daily rituals related to sleep (everyone has their own), discuss dreams, turn to dream books to find out the reason for this or that mysterious vision.
Finally, a dream for many is a mystery, mysticism, something unidentified and subtle. Dreams, as knowledge of oneself and the universe, are studied by various specialists in this field, including experts in esotericism. This science views our dreams as astral projection.
In other words, the physical body of a sleeping person remains at rest, and the journey through the labyrinths of sleep is carried out by the astral body, capable of moving around rooms, flying, and seeing itself from the outside. This is called going beyond.
There are many special techniques with which you can learn to control and manage your astral body. Many people, in order to understand themselves, pay special attention to the environment in which they fall asleep and wake up every day.
There are many different signs about dreams, guided by which you can improve your emotional background. In other words, if you know how to sleep properly, you can avoid many problems!
Sleep with your feet to the door
Most likely, each of us in childhood heard from our mother, grandmother or friends the phrase: “Never sleep with your feet to the door!” Now you're probably thinking, “I never sleep!” We became scared and instantly changed our body position in bed. Just in case.
This superstition is explained by the fact that they carry the dead person out of the house with their feet towards the exit. Therefore, they try to arrange the beds in the house so that during sleep their feet are under no circumstances facing the door.
Psychologists explain this sign in their own way: people with a fine nervous mental organization, thinking about every little thing, feel in danger when they sleep with their feet to the door. For this reason, experts recommend moving the bed to another location, especially if the bedroom door does not close at night.
After all, the dark corridor behind the door frightens a person, in the darkness he begins to imagine terrifying pictures, imagining monsters that are already standing on the threshold and are about to attack you. In this case, nightmares simply cannot be avoided, and one can only dream of a restful sleep. This is why sleeping with your feet facing the door is not recommended.
An open dark door, as a path to the terrible world of witchcraft and monsters, was also considered in Old Norse mythology. For the ancient Scandinavians, sleep meant a small death. If he fell asleep, it means he died for a short time.
Therefore, they never placed the bed with its feet towards the door, so that the soul could not leave the body at night into a dark corridor inhabited by evil spirits. These people believed that the departed soul would never again find its native refuge.
Ancient signs and teachings
People who are accustomed to living according to signs and beliefs believe that the body should be positioned correctly during sleep. But what does this mean? Today, many rules are known that tell how the body should be positioned during a night's rest.
One of the rules says that you should not sleep with your head towards the door, as this will bring a lot of troubles and failures in life.
However, other teachings believe that, on the contrary, it is possible to lie with your head towards the front door. To understand what is the best position to take while sleeping, you need to read each teaching more carefully.
Feng Shui
This teaching originated in China. According to Feng Shui, you cannot sleep with your head towards the door, since this position is considered unfavorable for a person. There is an explanation for this: the crown of a person who is sleeping must be protected by a wall, because only it can protect the person from drafts, as well as create a calm feeling.
That is why, according to custom, it is better to place the headboard against the wall, and the legs can be directed towards the door. It is important to note that this belief also applies to the window, since it also cannot protect a person from drafts. This is why Feng Shui prohibits people from laying their heads towards the door, thereby protecting them.
Beliefs and signs of the Slavs
According to Slavic belief, wise people said that you should not lie down with your feet towards the door, since only the dead can be carried out of the house feet first. And if a person often takes this body position during a night’s rest, he can attract the attention of guides of the other world.
Therefore, it is forbidden to lie down with your feet towards the door, but you can lie with your head, as this will ensure healthy and complete rest.
Sleep with your head towards the door
To answer this question, it is necessary to again turn our attention to myths, religion, folk traditions and scientific justifications.
In ancient times, no one slept with their head towards the exit. It was simply considered unsafe. Ancient people fell asleep with their heads against the wall: it was there, next to the bed, that weapons lay. In case of danger, you can quickly take it and get even with wild animals or enemies. The person needed to control the entrance to the home.
But as you know, habits, signs, superstitions are firmly rooted at the mental level, and already on a subconscious level we begin to act according to the traditions of our ancestors, wanting to be safe every second.
As for the practice of Feng Shui, it is ruled by Qi energy - a powerful flow that is invisibly present in the house and affects every object, including the human body during sleep. Qi enters the home through the door and leaves the house through the window.
Therefore, Feng Shui prohibits placing the bed so that the head of the sleeping person faces the door. The point is that Qi energy will pass through the human body too quickly and will not allow the body to properly sleep and rest.
According to Orthodox canons, a person should sleep so that his head is in the east: this strengthens the connection with God, Christians say. Sleeping with your head to the north means losing your spiritual thread, stopping communicating with the Almighty.
The vacationer's head should not lie with his head towards the door, but his legs should not be positioned that way either. Thus, let the door of your room be in the north, and the bed should be positioned with the head of the bed facing east, with your feet facing west.
Modern scientists have not agreed on how a person’s head should be positioned during sleep. It is impossible to know the truth. The main thing is that the room is cozy, quiet, fresh and clean.
To summarize all of the above, you don’t need to sleep with your head towards the door. Even if we do not take into account the superstitions about night monsters that take away the soul, the person himself subconsciously feels extremely uncomfortable, lying with his head towards the exit.
General information about ancient sleeping position practices
It was not customary in ancient times to sleep with your head facing the exit. Initially, this was simply necessary from a security point of view. People slept with their heads to a blank wall, and weapons were often located next to the bed. No one was safe from night attacks from enemies, so the head was positioned to control the entrance to the room.
Over time, such an arrangement ceased to be really necessary for safe sleep, and rest became more carefree and protected.
But the properties of human character are such that habits and signs are firmly rooted in the consciousness of entire nations, becoming undeniable axioms. So the prejudice against sleeping with your head towards the door was reflected in the cultures of different nations, left its mark and became a dogma in some religions
Sleep with your feet towards the window
There are no special wishes about the position of your legs relative to the window. It seems that sleeping like this is not forbidden. But according to ancient legends, as you know, at night there is devilry going on outside the window; evil spirits can look through the window and, at best, take away your sleep, giving insomnia in return.
A window opening, like a door, is a portal to another world, another dimension. In order not to activate other worlds, it is better to move your feet away from the window.
There are also jokes about this: if you sleep with your feet towards the window, you can simply catch a cold, because there is often draft and blowing from the window.
Slavic and Scandinavian beliefs
The Slavic and Scandinavian peoples are related, due to which they have similar beliefs that have developed over the course of history. However, both ethnic groups had slightly different ancient explanations for why sleeping feet first was bad.
Arguments of the Slavs
For the Russians, the door represented a portal that could open an entrance to other worlds. It was also believed that it was by the legs that evil spirits dragged the soul to the underworld. In a dream, a person is vulnerable - he cannot resist otherworldly forces. Thus, the closer the feet are to the door during rest, the higher the likelihood that evil spirits will take a person’s soul to another world. There is an explanation for this belief: people really often die in their sleep.
In addition, it is with the feet towards the door in the room that the body of the deceased is placed before removal. The symbolic meaning of this fact can put great psychological pressure on a person sleeping in this way.
Scandinavian opinion
The ancient people explained why you should not sleep with your feet facing the door by the existence of three worlds. In the first, which is called Midgard, people and animals live, everything that a person sees and feels. The second, Asgard, is home to the gods, protectors of all living things. In the third, Utgard, monsters and souls of dead people live - this world is full of pain and sorrow, it is dangerous and cloaked in darkness.
Just as in Slavic beliefs, in Scandinavian beliefs the door is a portal to other worlds, a connecting link between Asgard, Utgard and Midgard. It is believed that while in a dream, a person can travel between them, looking at both gods and monsters. However, if getting into Utgard is easy, getting out of it is not quick or easy. If you sleep with your feet facing the exit, the likelihood of ending up in a world of monsters increases, from which it will be impossible to get out. If a person’s soul fails to leave Utgard during sleep, he dies without waking up.
Even according to the ancient Slavs and Scandinavians, sleeping in a position that requires a person’s legs to be in the direction of the front door can also, if not take away life, then greatly reduce its quality. Such a rest will not allow you to replenish the energy spent during the day. The next morning, people who sleep with their feet to the door may feel depressed and detached, because at night they woke up every now and then, startling from nightmares.
Head to the window
Here's what theorists and practitioners of proper sleep from different nations and religions say about this: according to Feng Shui philosophy, it is strictly forbidden to go to bed with your head towards the window.
Otherwise, you will make enemies, terrible troubles at work and love relationships, and health problems will begin. In other words, you will bring trouble into your life. Our ancestors believed that various monsters from the other world were walking and having fun outside the window at night, so it was better to lie away from the horse with both your head and feet. A person will lose all his strength and energy if an unpleasant representative of the kingdom of monsters looks in through the window at night.
But yogis and fans of this practice are happy to sleep by the window if it is located in the northern part of the apartment or faces the northeast side. Such a dream will only improve your health, things at work, and peace and harmony will reign in the family.
If we look at this issue from a practical angle, then it is not recommended to sleep with your head towards the window simply because at night you may be disturbed by lanterns, moonlight, or car noise if the window faces the roadway. After all, there is a risk of catching a cold and getting sick if you have the habit of opening a window or vent for night ventilation.
Psychologists advise in any case to focus only on your feelings. The human body always seeks harmony. Therefore, purely subconsciously, you should feel where it is comfortable for your head to lie during sleep.
Head position in sleep from the point of view of Indian philosophy
The attitude of ancient Indian culture towards organizing a night's rest is also quite scrupulous. Yogis believe that the human body has its own energy field, as does our entire planet. A person’s legs represent the south energy pole, and the head represents the north.
For proper and restorative rest, a person must position himself according to the energy lines of the Earth. Therefore, the preferred position of the sleeper is the following: the head is directed to the north, the legs are extended towards the south. The teachings of yoga believe that in this position a person maximally synchronizes his energy with the planetary energy, streamlines the spirit and wakes up completely rested and ready to interact with nature.
Attention! If the bed cannot be installed, according to the above procedure, position the bed so that the head of the sleeper is directed to the east or northeast.
In India, sleeping quarters were traditionally arranged with windows facing north or east. This was convenient from a practical point of view: in conditions of unbearable heat, the northern part of the room is always a little cooler, and, therefore, more comfortable for relaxation. According to traditional Indian attitudes, it is correct to sleep in relation to the door, but not in a straight line. It is desirable to position the sleeping bed when the doors are slightly to the side diagonally, and the head lies in the north or northeast direction. It is not forbidden to sleep directly with your head towards the door, but in practice it is rarely practiced in India.
Feng Shui Dream
Fans of arranging things in their home, according to the traditions of Feng Shui, have long known how to sleep correctly in order to attract happiness, joy, money and harmony into their lives. Let's take a closer look at the cardinal directions in your bedroom. This is very important to consider if you care about the well-being and health of your family.
Head north
If you are tired, you are tormented by problems and you have long forgotten what harmony with yourself is, then it’s time to fall asleep with your head facing north. This is what all feng shui masters advise. This direction will bring a fresh stream of inspiration, new ideas, pleasant and useful acquaintances into your life.
This head position will also have a positive effect on the relationship between the spouses. After some time, a spiritual connection will be established between them, quarrels will become a rare occurrence in such a family.
South
This position of the body during sleep is suitable for all those who want to improve their financial situation.
If you sleep with your head facing south for a long time, your performance will increase, and accordingly, such activity will bring good income. But it’s better to sleep in a bedroom in the south alone and in a good mood. If you are experiencing stress, then it is advisable to choose a different head position for sleep, not the south side, but the same north, for example.
To the East
This situation will open new doors for you. You will feel strength, vigor, and a surge of energy. If necessary, go to the east side.
To the west
This head position is suitable for creative people who are looking for themselves and their place in life. New ideas, plans, discoveries - all this will happen if you sleep in the west. In addition, as practice shows, sleeping with your head to the west develops sensual relationships.
To the northeast
Almost every one of us always finds it difficult to make some important decision or choice. Doubts will be dispelled if you sleep with your head in the northeast direction. I fell asleep in the northeast, and my anxious thoughts vanished!
To the southeast
A good position for people suffering from an inferiority complex. If you sleep with your head to the southeast, then over time you can see yourself in a new light, on the other hand, gain confidence in your abilities and begin to act in the right direction, overcoming yourself.
To the northwest
This direction is for those who want to become a leader. Sleeping on the northwest side of your bedroom will help you organize your life in such a way as to demonstrate your leadership abilities, gain stability and confidence in the future.
To the southwest
If you have noticed that you often act thoughtlessly when doing certain things, then try sleeping with your head facing southwest.
This way you will gain worldly wisdom, prudence, and improve relationships with loved ones and colleagues. By experimenting with these directions, you can choose your own and improve your life, filling it with clean and fresh energy, which will give you the strength to continue to win.
What does Feng Shui mean?
In accordance with one of the currently popular eastern philosophical teachings - Feng Shui, any piece of furniture, every thing in the house should occupy a place determined by this theory. This will ensure the correct flow of positive energy in the room, which means happiness, luck, prosperity, and health to its residents. According to Feng Shui, any arch or opening is the border of two energies. External energy is considered “dead”, internal energy is considered “alive”. Since they should not intersect or mix, sleeping with your head or feet towards the door, windows, or balcony is not recommended. This does not threaten death, but it can cause a weakening of positive energy - qi - in a dream, which will lead to lethargy, weakness and lack of desire to work fruitfully during the day.
Watch the position of your bed so that energy does not leak out of your life.
According to Feng Shui, the bed should be installed so as to observe those entering the bedroom; the best option is diagonally to the door. If conditions do not allow this, the doors to the bedroom should be closed before going to bed. This way, there will be no “dead” energy entering the room, and your sleep will be calm, without nightmares. Some people actually complain that it is very difficult to sleep with your head towards the door without seeing who is entering it. Especially in large noisy families. This puts pressure on the psyche, preventing you from falling asleep and causing headaches.
This teaching even describes in detail the requirements for the design of the bed. For example:
- the back should not be lattice or with voids - there will be no protection from the dark world behind it;
- there should not be drawers under the bed, but free space - for the unhindered passage of energy flows;
- fewer sharp corners and details in the design - make relationships between relatives difficult and cause conflicts;
- There should be no partitions in the middle on a double bed - they destroy family life.
How to sleep better
Feng Shui experts recommend positioning your head for night rest like this:
- to the south - to get a good night's sleep and gain strength for work, as well as to establish the flow of monetary energy;
- to the southeast - with a feeling of inferiority;
- to the southwest - if necessary, take control of your actions;
- to the northwest - to gain stability;
- to the east - the position will help to open up spiritually;
- to the west - to meet love and start a family.
The bed should have a high headboard and rest against the wall. It is recommended to hang talismans and amulets above the passage.
In general, standing with your feet to the west, but away from window and doorways, will help you become smarter, richer and happier!
Modern experts say that you need to go to bed in such a way that you personally feel comfortable. Only your own feelings that “everything is as it should be” will allow you to rest well at night and feel safe. Sometimes it’s enough just to move the pillow to the other side of the bed for a calm and serene sleep.
Feng Shui sign
Those people who are interested in Feng Shui know that you cannot sleep with your feet facing the exit. According to scientists, a person is filled with vital energy, which is evenly distributed throughout the body.
Expert opinion
Mikhailova Maria Vasilievna
Furniture store manager. Knows everything about comfort and interior design
If you arrange things “correctly” around the house, then people will expect quick success in business, financial well-being, and excellent health. Positive energy, which is necessary for a difficult worker, escapes through the doors.
If you sleep opposite an exit or a mirror, nothing good will come of it, because:
- Mirrors and doors take away a person’s energy and strength. In this case, people wake up tired - there is exhaustion, poor health, apathy.
- Through the mirror, people are observed by the eyes of spirits from another world.
- Mirrors opposite the sharp corners of the room double everything - quarrels, joy, tears. In this case, lovers will constantly quarrel over little things.
Sleeping with your head towards the window is not recommended, since vitality, luck and joy will leave the person. It is not recommended to place indoor flowers on the windowsill.
During the day, plants work - they release oxygen, absorb toxic and chemical substances, and at night they rest and vice versa - they take away the substance released in the first half of the day. It is better to take bouquets away, since the rich aroma of flowers can provoke the development of a severe allergic reaction or migraine.
To get a good night's sleep you need to breathe in fresh air.
