Sleep comes naturally when the mind is at peace.
Following the path of non-duality has gradually reduced many of the inner disturbances that keep people awake—fear, anxiety, excessive desire, resentment, and anger. When one learns to accept life as it unfolds, the mind becomes lighter and quieter.
My daily practice of pranayama plays an important role as well. It calms the nervous system, steadies the breath, and settles the mind. As a result, I do not struggle to fall asleep. Quite often, sleep arrives effortlessly soon after my head touches the pillow.
For me, good sleep is not something to be chased; it is the natural outcome of a relatively calm mind, balanced breathing, and a life lived with greater acceptance and awareness.
For me, restful sleep is not something to be pursued; it is a natural consequence of inner balance.
Years of reflecting on Advaita Vedanta have gradually lessened the burden of fear, anxiety, excessive desire, and anger. When the mind is not constantly agitated by psychological conflicts, it naturally settles into peace.
My daily practice of Pranayama since 2004—Bhastrika, Kapalabhati, Anulom-Vilom, Ujjayi, Bhramari, and silent meditation—plays an important role in this process. It calms the nervous system, quietens thought, and brings a sense of balance and awareness.
As a result, sleep usually comes effortlessly. More often than not, as soon as my head touches the pillow, I drift naturally into sleep.