How to Sleep on a Hammock

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.