Author: Dr. Rochel Marie Lawson
Let me ask you something, Queen…
When was the last time you truly woke up feeling rested—body, mind, and soul?
Not just functioning, not just caffeinated and ready to hustle—but genuinely restored, like your body had been kissed by the cosmos while you slept?
For too many high-achieving women I serve—entrepreneurs, professionals, healers, and go-getters like you—sleep is broken. And it’s not just about the number of hours. It’s about the quality of your rest. That deep, cellular, soul-satisfying kind of sleep.
And the truth is, if you’re not sleeping well, you’re not healing, you’re not manifesting at full power, and you’re not creating wealth, wellness, or wisdom at the level you could be.
Sandra’s Story: Sleepless and Stuck
Sandra, a high-performing VP in tech and longtime client of mine, once told me, “I go to bed at midnight, I toss until 2, then I’m up again at 5 to run the household and run my business. I’m exhausted.”
She wore her sleeplessness like a badge of honor—until her body gave out.
Hair loss. Anxiety. Weight gain. Foggy thinking. Business stagnation.
That’s when she found her way to Ayurveda—and to me. And what we uncovered was shocking: her sleep issues weren’t random. They were rooted in her imbalanced doshas and decades of ignoring her body’s signals.
Ayurveda’s Sacred Perspective on Sleep
In Ayurveda, sleep—Nidra—is considered one of the three pillars of life (alongside food and aligned relationships). It’s not optional. It’s essential.
Poor sleep leads to:
- Hormonal imbalance
- Accelerated aging
- Weak immunity
- Mental instability
- Blocked intuition and creative flow
Ayurveda teaches us that restful sleep is a sign of aligned living. When your doshas are balanced, sleep comes easily, like a lullaby sung by the universe.
Understanding Doshas and Sleep Patterns
Let’s break it down…
Vata-Type Sleep Imbalance
- Traits: Difficulty falling asleep, light sleeper, vivid or chaotic dreams
- Root Cause: Too much movement in the mind, overstimulation, anxiety
- Ayurvedic Tips:
- Create a strict bedtime (10 PM latest!)
- Abhyanga (oil massage) with warm sesame oil
- Drink warm almond milk with nutmeg before bed
- Do calming pranayama (Nadi Shodhana or Moon Breath)
- Avoid screen time and cold/raw foods after 6 PM
Pitta-Type Sleep Imbalance
- Traits: Wakes up between 2–4 AM with a racing mind, heat in the body, frustration
- Root Cause: Excess fire element, overworking, stress
- Ayurvedic Tips:
- Avoid spicy, fried, or fermented foods at dinner
- Try a cooling herbal tea: chamomile + rose + fennel
- Meditate with cooling mantras (Om Shanti)
- Sleep in a cool, dark room
- Let go of “mental to-do lists” by journaling before bed
Kapha-Type Sleep Imbalance
- Traits: Oversleeps but still feels tired, difficulty waking up, heavy body
- Root Cause: Stagnation, heaviness in digestion, lack of stimulation
- Ayurvedic Tips:
- Rise before 6 AM to harness early Vata energy
- Light dinner, ideally before 7 PM
- Use stimulating oils (mustard or eucalyptus) for morning massage
- Morning sun exposure and brisk walking to reset circadian rhythm
The Ayurvedic Evening Routine (Ratricharya)
This ancient nighttime routine helps train your body to rest deeply:
- Digital Detox – No screens after 8 PM. Period.
- Warm Bath or Foot Soak – Add lavender or sandalwood oil
- Abhyanga – Gentle oil massage to calm your nervous system
- Herbal Tea or Golden Milk – Use ashwagandha, nutmeg, or brahmi
- Meditation or Gratitude Journaling – Let go of the day with love
- Lights Out by 10 PM – In alignment with the natural Kapha wind-down
Sleep is sacred. And in Ayurveda, it’s considered an act of healing, not escape.
The Energy–Wealth–Sleep Connection
When you’re sleep-deprived, your mind becomes foggy, your intuition weakens, and your capacity to attract and hold abundance becomes compromised.
Poor sleep creates:
- Decision fatigue in business
- Emotional dysregulation in relationships
- Blocked creativity in your mission
- Disconnection from divine guidance in life
But when you sleep like a queen? You command your day. You channel wisdom. You attract prosperity.
Ayurveda reminds us: true wealth begins with deep rest.
What Happened to Sandra?
After we tailored her evening ritual and started detoxing her Pitta imbalance, Sandra started sleeping through the night within three days.
Within a month, she landed her company’s biggest contract of the year and told me, “This is the best I’ve felt since my twenties.”
And all she did was sleep.
Ready to Reclaim Your Rest?
You don’t need another pill, another glass of wine, or another week of “pushing through.” What you need is alignment.
Sleep is the portal to your power, Queen. And I’m here to help you unlock it.
Call to Action:
Book your Ayurvedic Strategic Transformation (AST) Discovery Session with me today and let’s design a nighttime ritual that aligns with your dosha, energy, and success blueprint.
And if you’re ready to elevate your mindset, check out my book “365 Days of Affirmations for a Year of Bliss” on Amazon.
Bliss is your birthright. Sleep is the first step.