Short Sleep Training: Generally, we have been hearing that a person should get 7 to 8 hours of sleep a day. But contrary to this, a man from Japan, Daisuke Hori, has claimed that he sleeps for only 30 to 45 minutes a day and is completely fit. He says that he has been following this sleep cycle for the past 12 years. This is called Short Sleep Training. Do you know how much sleep is necessary for a normal person, and whether short sleep training can help complete the required sleep in less time?
What Do Experts Say?
Experts say that generally, a young person should get at least 8 hours of sleep. Even 7 to 8 hours of sleep is not considered ideal for every age group. The need for sleep varies at different stages of life, such as:
- 0-3 months infant: sleep of 14 to 17 hours
- 4-11 months old toddle: sleep of 12 to 15 hours
- 1-2 years old children: sleep of 11 to 14 hours
- 3-5 years old children: sleep of 10 to 13 hours
- 6-13 years old children: sleep of 9 to 11 hours
- 14-17 years old adolescents: sleep of 8 to 10 hours
- 18-25 years old young adults: sleep of 8 to 9 hours
- 26-64 years old adults: sleep of 7 to 9 hours
- 65 years and old age: 7 to 8 hours of sleep
What is Short Sleep Training?
In 2016, Daisuke Hori founded the Japan Short Sleepers Training Association. He has trained more than two thousand people to adopt ultra-short sleeping. In short sleep training, the focus is on the quality of sleep rather than the duration. This training teaches how to get high-quality sleep in a short time, which works as effectively as 7-8 hours of sleep. He believes that high-quality, focused sleep can maintain high performance, especially in professions where short rest periods are common, such as in medicine or emergency services.
Is it similar to Yoga Nidra?
Short sleep training is somewhat similar to the ancient Indian yoga practice ‘Yoga Nidra.’ Yoga Nidra can be considered a type of meditation. However, in Yoga Nidra, more emphasis is given to the relaxation of the body. It is also called spiritual sleep. In this practice, one has to focus on breathing while lying down, which leads to a deep sleep. A 45-minute Yoga Nidra session provides the benefits equivalent to 3-4 hours of restful sleep. After Yoga Nidra, the body and mind feel more energized.
Positive Takeaway
For a healthy life, it is essential to get the right amount of sleep along with proper diet and exercise. Experts still do not have a unified opinion on short sleep patterns or Yoga Nidra. Depriving the body of the necessary amount of sleep can have negative effects. If you also need short sleep, first pay attention to your daily routine and practice it under the supervision of an expert.
