#268 Why You Feel Dead at 3 PM: The Truth About Naps Nobody Tells You | With Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)

Napping is often misunderstood as laziness, but what if it’s actually a performance booster? There’s a difference between napping and sleeping, and this episode explores the Ayurvedic perspective behind it, explaining why your body naturally experiences an energy dip and how intentional naps can enhance focus, recovery, and productivity. Key Topics CoveredWhy napping is often stigmatizedThe Science of Energy dipsDaytime Sleep & Kapha Dosha Sleep inertia and its impactHow long naps affect night sleepTimestamps00:00 - 01:00: Why we feel guilty about napping01:00 - 03:30: “discipline” vs body awareness03:30 - 05:30: Ayurvedic view of post-lunch drowsiness05:30 - 06:30: Sleep inertia explained06:30 - 07:00: food & sleepiness07:00 - 08:00: 7-day experiment 08:00 - 09:00: Episode TakeawaysAbout Dr Vignesh Devraj Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj please find the details in this link: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-istIf you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic consultation here. (or copy paste this in your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform )BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE Vata is responsible for Prana - the life energy, the nervous system - the master panel of our body, and our emotions. In Ayurveda, it is mentioned that controlling Vata is the most difficult part of healing and recovery. Watch my practical inputs that can be integrated into our life at https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/ For further information about Dr Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter - @VigneshDevrajWe truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you’ll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.Disclaimer: - We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions.