Chinese simple way for better sleep.
By roshand8
@roshand8 (1478)
Sri Lanka
August 1, 2008 7:59am CST
The Chinese have practiced this simple position to improve the quality of their sleep and their breathing while sleeping for thousands of years 
1.Lie in bed on your back.
2.If you are right handed,cross your left foot over your right foot,vice-versa if you are left-handed.
3.Interlace your fingers on top of your chest.
4.Close your eyes and gently concentrate on your breath.As you listen to your breathing.You will soon drift into a deep and restful sleep.
Like to try it for see the results? 
1.Lie in bed on your back.
2.If you are right handed,cross your left foot over your right foot,vice-versa if you are left-handed.
3.Interlace your fingers on top of your chest.
4.Close your eyes and gently concentrate on your breath.As you listen to your breathing.You will soon drift into a deep and restful sleep.
Like to try it for see the results? 3 people like this
9 responses
@sun2day (1062)
• Virgin Islands (U.S.)
5 Aug 08
It sounds like a really great gesture, but only one thing; I cannot sleep on my back, I get night mares. I sleep on face down or the lateral position. Those are my only two positions for me.
@thebeaddoodler (4262)
• Lubbock, Texas
3 Aug 08
I'll try to remember this the next time I have one of those nights that I can't get to sleep. I've tried the "complete breath" method. Sometimes it works and sometimes it just makes my head spin. 
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
2 Aug 08
Oh it's that so! Well, I will try that tips tonight as I go to sleep. But one thing more I wish to add. A person should also have peace within. Because even if you do that kind of position if there are things and problems bothering your mind, a restful sleep would be very hard to find.
As I have a peace within and have been sleeping goodly.. then I surely will have an even much deeper and sweeter sleep when I try the hints you've given.
Have a nice day friend!
@polaris714 (607)
• Philippines
2 Aug 08
Actually I have no trouble going to sleep. Sometimes I'm asleep the minute my head touches the pillow. But my husband is sort of an insomniac. Sometimes he watches tv till morning, and complains of how difficult he finds it to go to sleep. So I will let him try your suggestion. Thank you for sharing and happy mylotting.
@roshand8 (1478)
• Sri Lanka
3 Aug 08
If he is sort of insomniac he got to try some other things before trying this position.This position only improves the quality of the sleep,so he got to try to exercise regularly,best done done before dinner but not too close to bed time.Avoid caffeine especially afternoon and nicotine.Get regular exposure to late afternoon sun.Practice yoga or meditation.Including this Chinese sleeping position and he can't go wrong Good day and cheers.....
Good day and cheers.....
@roshand8 (1478)
• Sri Lanka
3 Aug 08
This position is only to improve the quality of the sleep kipluck,if you have insomnia before trying this position,you got to try exercise regularly,best done before dinner,but not close bed time.Avoid caffeine especially in the afternoon and nicotine.Get regular exposure to late afternoon sun.Try meditation or yoga.Try these tips you will find out how the story goes and you can't go wrong.sleep well good day and cheers.....
good day and cheers.....
@roshand8 (1478)
• Sri Lanka
3 Aug 08
Exercise regularly,best done before dinner but not too close to bed time,avoid caffeine especially afternoon and nicotine.Get regular exposure to late afternoon sun.If you have stress try yoga or medication.Try this and and you can't go wrong.best luck,sleep well happy mylotting cheers...
happy mylotting cheers...
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
1 Aug 08
Ok, I will give this a try tonight because I have had sleep problems for years and currently take medication which sometimes does not help at all. So, I will try and hopefully it will work. Thanks!
@NonaSaile (924)
• Philippines
1 Aug 08
I haven't been having any trouble sleeping lately at all, but yes, I'd like to try that! Thanks! :) The hand and foot positioning are new to me. Just one question, should the hands be strictly on top of the chest? Is it okay if they are over the diaphragm? I think I'd be more comfortable if on top of the diaphragm.
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
1 Aug 08
OK roshad, I think I've tried every position and every "try
to sleep method" there is! What makes this one special? I'm
sure I've done this position, but I'll try it again and let
you know. It really doesn't seem like it's anything special.
Forgive me for being so cranky but I was up here until almost
5:00 this morning and the online here again since 9:30! You
guessed it- insomnia! So when I say I've tried everything
I mean it! Falling asleep for me is just so annoying and
torturous. Even my shrink can't seem to help me. So I will
try almost anything. He wan't me to go to a sleep clinic.
I told him I don't want to have people watch me not sleeping.
What would be the purpose of that?
@roshand8 (1478)
• Sri Lanka
2 Aug 08
There is no use trying "try to sleep method" if you have insomnia,sleeping positions only improves the quality of the sleep.Opal,try this before you go to a sleep clinic,try to exercise regularly,I tell you it's best when done before dinner but not to close bed time.Avoid caffeine especially afternoon and nicotine.Get regular exposure to late afternoon sun.practice yoga or meditation I hope this will help you.sleep well and cheers....
and cheers....