The Best Sleeping Direction & Bed Direction According to Vastu

Know the best sleeping direction and bed direction according to vastu. The best direction to sleep in Hindu religion has its own significance and also the direction to sleep scientifically. We will also find out the vastu sleeping position for couples.

Sleeping Directions in Bedroom

According to Vastu Shastra, you should sleep with your head in the South or East direction. The feet (while sleeping) should be in the North or West.

A couple’s bed should be in South-West or North-West direction of the house. Both the directions are said to promote love and understanding between the couple..

Useful vastu tips:

  1. Sleeping with legs towards the east gives name, reputation & richness.
  2. Sleeping with legs towards the west gives mental harmony & augments fondness for spiritualism.
  3. Sleeping with legs towards the north, increases prosperity and opulence.
  4. One should not sleep with legs towards South as he will not have a sound sleep. There will be bad dreams, bad thoughts in the mind. Heaviness in the chest can also be sensed occasionally. South direction is Place of Yama (the Lord of Death). Mind sickness will increase and there is possibility of lessening of life span.

Sleeping in East Direction

This is the best direction to sleep for students. Sleeping with the head pointing East is the best for any kind of academic or exam purposes. East is related to Sun God which brings fame and boosts memory, increases concentration. Sleeping in East promotes sound sleep which helps a person feel energized.

Sleeping in West Direction

There is alot of mixed reviews for sleeping in West. Some believe that sleeping in West is best for those who want success, fame, wealth, and a great status in society. But, some argue that West is a not a great sleeping direction as it brings bad dreams and disturbs the mental peace.

Sleeping in North Direction

Remember that “only dead people sleep in North.” According to Hindu custom, the head of the dead is placed in the North until cremation. It is said that the soul of the departed exit the body via this direction. Also, sleeping with the head in the North is not advised due to the earth’s magnetic fields. Sleeping with the head into the North sucks all kinds of positive energy.

Sleeping in South Direction

South is ruled by the Hindu god Yamraj. South direction is the best direction for sleeping as it promotes health, happiness, and fortune.

Make a note to paint your bedroom off-white, baby pink, cream, light rose, gray, blue, chocolate, green etc as wall colors for bedroom. Avoid dark colours.