Most experts in the Western part of the world suggest waiting 2 to 3 hours after eating to nap. Doing so earlier may mess with your body’s ability to digest food. However, there’s an ayurvedic practice that suggests it improves digestion when you rest right after lunch. And it’s called Vamakukshi.
In case you’re unaware, Ayurveda is a holistic healing system that originated in India over 3 millennia ago. At its core is the principle of a balance between mind, body, and spirit to achieve good health and wellness.
According to Ayush, one focus of Ayurveda is keeping agni (or “internal fire”) in your gut active throughout the day for good digestion. This entails eating enough versus eating too much or too little. Lunch is the best time for a substantial meal(5).
Ayush also says that Ayurveda promotes mindful eating versus chowing for the sake of a routine. The latter can mess with the body’s balance and prevent proper digestion. Ultimately, this leads to the production of harmful toxins. And that’s where the practice of Vamakukshi makes its entrance.
According to The Indian Express, an expert says that Vamakukshi should be done right after lunch. Sleep position is also important — napping in a fetal position on your left side, to be exact. Also, 10 to 30 minutes between 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. is ideal(6).
Apart from the benefits we listed above, Vamakukshi supposedly helps hormonal balance for those suffering from diabetes and PCOD, among others. It also helps those who suffer from IBS and constipation.
Vamakukshi might not be for everyone. Yet it’s still interesting to know what role napping after eating plays in the health practices of other cultures.
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