Ever wonder why
sometimes your neck or your back hurts after a long day of napping? Ever think
that maybe it’s because you don’t know how to sleep? I know you are thinking
“if I need sleep all I have to do is, lie on a flat surface such as my office
desk, bed or hammock which is not flat and catch some Zs”. But what most people don’t understand is
that the way you sleep will affect your health.
For example, if you
sleep on your stomach you have a high chance of getting back pains, but we are
talking about hammocks
here and sleeping belly down in a hammock is next to impossible.
If you are tired of
sleeping on your plain old boring bed, don’t worry I’m going to teach you how
to sleep on a hammock. And trust me if you get it right you may never go back
to normal beds and no I won’t turn you into a hippie.
The first you have to
do is make sure that the hammock is hung
properly, this means that it shouldn’t be too tight or to lose. When you sleep
on the hammock it should not put you in a U shaped position, where your head
and legs are up and your stomach is down. The idea is to set it in a position
that keeps you almost flat. If you fold up like a banana you will have back
pains. This means that you must get the hung right and the hammock itself must
be of the right quality i.e. don’t go for poorly designed hammocks.
Accessories
If you are planning to
spend the night in a hammock, it is wise to accessorize. Here you will need
things such as a blanket and a pillow; you can also decide to use a sleeping
bag if you are camping. If you have a
hammock chair like we sell on
our website.
Let
it rock but not too much
Ever wonder why babies
like rocking beds? Simple, the motion rocking beds create helps them fall
asleep faster and sleep better. This is also true when it comes to hammocks,
for some it may feel weird at first but after sometime you will be sleeping
like a baby. A simple rope hammock is all that is needed and
can be purchased online from our store.
It
doesn’t have to be a one man or woman thing
Some people will like
this and some people won’t, if you are into cuddling and being smooshed
together with a loved one. Then you will enjoy this, but if you like your space
better not to try this even if you are using a two person hammock.
Relax
There is no right way
to sleep on a hammock, therefore when you get in one try out different
positions until you get one that offers you maximum comfort. If you are
sleeping outside or on a string hammock, it is recommended that you wrap up;
this will protect your delicate human skin from abrasions and keep mosquitoes
from biting.
Generally sleeping on a
hammock has been proven to have benefits such as, relieves sore backs, provides
a good place to study or relax, can help cure insomnia and is generally an
awesome way to sleep. Harmony
carries a wide variety of hammocks in different sizes and colours.
