A beginner's guide to FLOOR sleeping for better health

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  • @natashatheresa
    @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    ✨ FREE Floor Sleeping 101 eBook: bit.ly/floorsleep101kit

  • @epicrandomguy
    @epicrandomguy หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    The bent elbows cause strain to the ulnar nerves which cause the tingling in the pinkies! Check out ulnar nerve flossing, I find that helps a little bit! I used to get it when sleeping on my mattress, definitely get it more sleeping on my futon for some reason.

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thank you epic random guy!!

  • @mirandathorn
    @mirandathorn หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I've been sleeping on the floor for about seven days now. Still waiting for that stupid back pain to go away, but I'm not having any trouble with the actual sleeping, so that's nice. I'm loving your whole series on no furniture living!

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Keep me updated as you get more into it, I'm glad to hear that the actual sleeping though has been good! Hopefully your back will feel better soon!!

    • @TheGabygael
      @TheGabygael หลายเดือนก่อน

      Funny I tried it for a week or so and I had the exact opposite: day one my back pain got worse, day three to twelve my back pain vanished; but my sleep was much lighter, woke up in the middle of the night, couldn't find a position to sleep back in and ended up going back to bed. Now I sleep in a bed again and I don't have the back pain coming back (I started exercising as well)
      I want to be able to sleep on the floor because I have to share my bed on a semi regular basis and I'm at the point where on those days I'm literally unable to sleep at all but I'm afraid sleeping occasionally on the floor wouldn't help my case, might be worth a try

  • @superbettynow
    @superbettynow หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I've been sleeping on the floor at the foot of my bed for about three weeks now. Maybe four, I can't remember. I love it now. It's just normal. And I'm sure it's been good for my mobility. Feeling great. I do keep switching between pilow / no pillow - I have a moulded memory foam one and really only need it for when i'm on my side because it feels my neck is at the wrong angle when i'm on my back. Love the new floor sleeping life! Going to be great when I start vanlife, won't have to buy a bulky mattress!

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน

      oh that's so exciting to hear about van life! glad that the floor sleeping is benefiting you!!

  • @peanuts0923
    @peanuts0923 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I've been sitting and sleeping on the floor for years and I love it so much 💜

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is so cool to hear!!

    • @jennyjenkins877
      @jennyjenkins877 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You're a dog so that makes sense! 😜

    • @peanuts0923
      @peanuts0923 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I also love going for a walk, so... yeah 😂

  • @ChristysChannelYall
    @ChristysChannelYall หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I’ve been sleeping on a tatami mat and Japanese futon for 2 years now and I’m never going back to a bed. I’m 52 and sleep so much better this way. I never have back pain anymore and I rarely wake up in the middle of the night. I use a My Pillow pillow. It is a pretty flat pillow and I use it because I’m a side sleeper and had the same head alignment problem you did. Lastly I use a weighted blanket because it just feels good on my body.

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for sharing what is working for you Christy! Maybe that My Pillow could be helpful to some other viewers who are having pillow issues! I've been looking into weighted blankets myself, thanks for the reminder!

    • @ChristysChannelYall
      @ChristysChannelYall หลายเดือนก่อน

      Of course! Just make sure you get the right weight of blanket for your body. I think it’s ideally like 10% of your weight at most recommended. I weigh about 130lbs and mine is a 10lb and it’s perfect.

  • @LucasWolfeG
    @LucasWolfeG 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You're the most entertaining person I've ever seen. You make sleeping on the floor way more FUN than it is lol

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hahahahahhahahahaha this is very kind of you to say 🙏🏽 thanks for your support hahahah

  • @MisterGames
    @MisterGames 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have no carpets in my home. I lay a couple towels on the tiles. On that i have a wool underlay. Both those to give airflow under. Then a mattress topper. For my pillow i scrunch it kinda under my neck so it doesn't kink like you showed. Back or side are equally comfy for me... The biggest surprise for me inasmuch as unexpected, is that i can wake up on this rock hard floor and be like " i don't wanna get up i am so comfy" which is something i have Never done in a bed. In a bed i open my eyes and enough of that i am getting up.

  • @MoltenMan85
    @MoltenMan85 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I've been dealing with a herniated disc for about a year and a half now. The sciatica pain is off and on with regular flair-ups. I've been dealing with it pretty bad in the past month or so and decided to buy a mat and try to sleep on the floor. I'm about two and a half weeks in and I'm starting to feel like it's beginning to make a difference. It was really hard to get off the floor for the first week. My low back would kill me and the sciatica pain would shoot into my right hip into my thigh. I've found that as time has passed, it's getting easier to get off the floor. I roll over into an 'all fours' position and am able to stand up. Today in particular has been the best I've felt in a long while. This is something I'll be continuing to do and I'm really hoping this is the start to finally getting some relief.

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I I hope that things continue to improve for you! I’m glad to hear you are feeling better than you have in a while, praying for relief for you!

  • @Suki022
    @Suki022 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have slept on a Japanese shikibuton for a few years and love it! As far as a pillow goes, I personally use a super soft feather pillow (soo soft to the point where it is almost flat when I lay on it, but gives just the perfect amount of support) and I position it longways. This way the pillow doesn’t tilt the head uncomfortably and prevents waking up sore. Ever since I angled my pillow my sleep has been amazing! I hope that helps someone! 😊

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน

      That helps me!!!! I’ll need to try this out hahaha! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @barbkandel777
    @barbkandel777 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I literally just injured my back last week while moving my bed, without taking the mattress off first.
    I love your content, Tasha! I made need to do this.

  • @CorrineVictoria
    @CorrineVictoria หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I bought a Zonli futon mattress since watching your last video and man Im in love! my back pain hasn’t fully gone away yet but it’s definitely better.

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh that's so cool!!! Here's hoping to continued improvements and more sprightliness!!

  • @lindaroyal8161
    @lindaroyal8161 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I understand the principles behind this new way to sleep and these were all great tips/suggestions. It just won't work for me and my physical conditions. I am not able to get down and up off the floor without a major struggle and pain.
    Good for everyone that has found floor sleeping to their liking and it's working for you.

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @Kamasutrae
      @Kamasutrae 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It ain't a new way of sleeping tho*

  • @mimiveggie8653
    @mimiveggie8653 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I regularly wake up with both hands and forearms asleep/with pins and needles, and I sleep mostly on my back too. It dissipates quickly so I am not too worried tbh!

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      okay sounds good, as long as we not gon' die HAHAHAHAHAAH

  • @jordanreger
    @jordanreger หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I’ve been thinking about floor sleeping for a year now and your videos pushed me over the edge. I finally got one and will never look back. I’ve been doing it for a few weeks, and I had absolutely no adjustment period for the rest of my body except for my head. I’ve had a bit of a hard time breathing and have to use two pillows but I really wish that wasn’t the case (I’d prefer one lol). Any ideas?
    Anyways, thanks for inspiring people to make healthier choices!

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm so glad to hear you are enjoying the floor bed! I am not sure what to do though regarding your head.. I wonder if you should look into My Pillow.. .another viewer mentioned that in a comment on this video.
      I don't know if this is relevant or not, but my husband snores and we found out a while ago he has sleep apnea, so, he uses a cpap at night to help with airflow.

    • @shirleyrankin-zf6nv
      @shirleyrankin-zf6nv หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Jordan get yourself a bed wedge 45 degrees angle from medical supplies shop then put your pillow on that

  • @TabzDabz
    @TabzDabz หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    My pinkies also go numb when I'm sleeping haha, I gues we gonna die ;)
    I think it's just like you say: we lie down in a specific position and the blood can't circulate properly. But I think as long as it's not for too long we should be fine :'D Weird way to wake up to this feeling though 😄

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahahahahahahhaahha ok I’m not the only one lollllll

    • @Js20639
      @Js20639 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is from the nerves in your elbow being compressed and causing the tingling. Adjust your arm when this happens by bringing them to your side.

  • @KT-rh7hq
    @KT-rh7hq หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So I recently got a futon mattress after watching your videos. I use my current bed frame, added a bunkie board to put over the slats to keep anything from sinking through. I then added a coconut coir pad to allow airflow and then my futon mattress. Eventually I would like to be on the floor and use a tatami mat because I feel the firmer surface would be even better however there is a lot of dust in my studio apartment so being up a little higher is ideal for now as well as the storage space I utilize underneath my bed. As far as the numbness in your thumbs, there is a nerve that runs along your elbow which may be causing some of your numbness. I have carpel tunnel and my left thumb goes numb often along with my whole hand if it’s bad. Keeping your elbows from bending too much and laying your arms flat at your sides should help with preventing the numbness. I hope this helps. I love your videos! Always looking forward to the next one! I’m also really enjoying my Stay Sprightly mug! Thank you for what you do! 😊

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh yayyyyyyyyyyy!! Yah I guess the blood just don’t pump right if I keep my hands up like that lollll! Thank you so much for your support, glad you like the mug and I appreciate youuuuu

  • @rld1278
    @rld1278 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I've had my fingers go numb too. It's just your hand position. Try to keep them down...

  • @bombombalu
    @bombombalu หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love your videos and I've been sleeping on the floor for a month now, with a short transition period. I have a very small room and want to get rid of my bed. But where do I relax? Right now I'm laying in bed to browse the web or watch a movie.

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm so glad you are enjoying the floor! What are you using to be on the floor? Is it a futon? Id' just fold it up into a little couchy couch, or just relax on the floor futon maybe, OR get a few floor cushions.

    • @denizcelebicom
      @denizcelebicom 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Saying this with love: Stop browsing in bed. Get up and find something fulfilling outside of the place that should be reserved solely for sleep.

  • @jayathome2898
    @jayathome2898 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So I can’t sleep on our floor because we have an unfinished crawl space and it’s dreadfully cold. I bought a three inch foam mattress for kids and put it on my bed. It’s very hard and I’m very happy with the results.

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน

      oh that's a great approach as well! thanks for sharing what is working for you!!

  • @michellem.4358
    @michellem.4358 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I've wondered, how often are you dusting/cleaning the floor? What is your heating situation? Just wondering about the vents and dust that blows out just above floor level.

    • @aureliabergevin5761
      @aureliabergevin5761 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Personnaly living more on the floor make me swipe my floor more often yes, but more easilly because I have less funitures. And for the quality breathing I find that being closer to the floor make no differences, but not having an heavy matress and pillows full of dust/acarians and stuff help me a lot! I also try to fluff out and hang out during the day my futon and my duvet a lot more and that's help too.

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Valid question!! Every few days we sweep/vacuum and every couple weeks run a steamer mop. We have gotten our ducts cleaned recently and change the filter quarterly as needed. I haven't noticed anything hehe. I know I am particularly sensitive to dust, but haven't had any allergy issues as of late. We have vents in the floor nearby the bed.

  • @AdrienneSantiago-xf9tw
    @AdrienneSantiago-xf9tw หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I mentioned last time I was going to an airbnb and was dreading it...I was right, it's killing my hips and back, RIP lol.
    Also my girlfriend(we're moving in together) vetoed the floor bed! She hated mine lmao. Thankfully she wants a firm mattress at least so wish me(and my back) luck...

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh my goodness awwwwwww!!

  • @djangosoftwaredeveloper
    @djangosoftwaredeveloper หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I tried but I started having shoulder problems because of it during side sleeping. Perhaps if I did partial floor and mattress during the night for a while. I don't know. I still like the idea of floor sitting but getting a thicker mattress is what has worked for me in the short term but I'm not convinced either way maybe floor still might be better.

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@djangosoftwaredeveloper I’m sorry to hear about your shoulder issue!! Definitely don’t force it, I would say if you were able to sleep more on your back maybe it could be of help there, but yeah, if your side is giving you trouble that is definitely something to heed. Keep me Updated!

  • @majorfifthmusic
    @majorfifthmusic หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What about a raised tatami/futon situation? Like up on a platform? So I can keep all my totes beneath me hehehe

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sounds good to me!! I mention it in the ebook actually, I just didn’t get to mention it in the video hehehe! But something like a lower than usual bed frame and make it more solid by using plywood or something to lay a futon mattress on :)

    • @majorfifthmusic
      @majorfifthmusic หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @natashatheresa I have a really hefty bed frame that's got a solid spot for the mattress and I always wondered what it'd be like with a thin lil thing atop rather than this overpriced mattress that's sinking already 🙃

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @ welp sounds like something worth exploring hahahahahaha

  • @MadGodxGamerx
    @MadGodxGamerx 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I've benn sleeping on the floor for a little over a week now while I have seen some improvements, laying on my back without pillows seem to be a no go for me at the moment.
    Sleeping on my side works fine but I do want to train myself to sleep on the back without too many pillows or none at all. Is this something that can be accomplished? If so, what advice would you give.

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      What happens when you try to lay on your back?

    • @MadGodxGamerx
      @MadGodxGamerx 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @natashatheresa my spine and muscles around it ends up being very sore and tender and while I'm still able to move, it's not fun to bend.

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ oh yeahhhhh that sounds similar to how I felt for a bit. It took my muscles some time to build up some… strength I guess you can say. Even when I would lay on my side, my muscles around my hips were sore for a bit as well. Hopefully you just need a little more time for adjusting!

    • @MadGodxGamerx
      @MadGodxGamerx 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @natashatheresa Gotcha, that makes sense. I've always had back issues, so I was being paranoid. I'll keep at it and keep you up to date on the changes.
      Thank you!

  • @TheGabygael
    @TheGabygael หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I also have the pinky thing but I sleep in bed, it terrifies me because I'm a perfectly basic position and my body goes *WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU* on me, I guess we restrict a nerve which could be something to look out for but in my understanding stretches help

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOLLLLLLLLL i love your body's inner voice dialogue lol!

  • @bmoe4609
    @bmoe4609 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I got me the bed and I was like wait it gonna pull me off the floor. Amazon won’t let me return it neither. Plus I can’t hang my stuff, so I got a futon dryer as well. More work than just sleeping on the floor, but I didn’t have a cover long enough for my body.
    So hopefully I didn’t fuck up too bad moving to this bed😭😭😭. I feel like I will easily find a way to bounce it off to someone if I don’t like it.

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Awww - yeah give it some time and see how it goes!

  • @jakubolszewski8284
    @jakubolszewski8284 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've started sleeping on the floor since like October, but my futon is so heavy. 😭 Now I know that I bought too big one, but live still goes one hahae. But moving it is so annoying… and I am somewhat strong, so yeah, please people, buy not that big ones hahae.

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      oh noooooooooo!!! this is a good warning to others thank you for sharing!! but also, welcome to the floooorrrrrrr

  • @haventli
    @haventli หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What are your thoughts on floor matress materials? What opinions are out there? What are the pros and cons of the different materials? Feel free to answer in video or ebook format. 😉

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi!! I’m actually going to be trying out another futon mattress in a few weeks that is made of organic cotton or something! I will be going more into details about materials after I’ve had time to try it out and do some more research! It’s a very good question thank you!!!

    • @nicoleschafer755
      @nicoleschafer755 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@natashatheresa
      So this will be your 3rd futon since I am following your floor sleeping videos...
      To me this doesn't sound like the reduced footprint you were talking about, right?
      But... If your testing prevents many followers to do the same tests but choosing the best material from the very beginning, you help to reduce many footprints! 😄
      So I will continue my floor sleeping journey (started 1 week ago) on the topper of my regular bed and once I have decided if I will stay with floor sleeping, I will check out your material recommendation. 😊

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @ well, the futons I’m agreeing to try out are replacing my whole family’s mattresses. Once they are gone that’s it lol! But you are right, honestly, you don’t know unless you try. At least I’ll be able to share a few different options with you all on this journey, and you guys can do what you will with the info. I’m just also learning as I go 🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @haventli
      @haventli หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @natashatheresa that's all I'm looking for. You trying things out can definitely help us consumers make fewer purchases. Additionally, the mattresses you are done with can be donated, or if that doesn't work, maybe someone at your local animal shelter would be willing to take them and make them into usable beds for needy pets.

    • @nicoleschafer755
      @nicoleschafer755 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ❤​@@natashatheresa

  • @kellydoeslife
    @kellydoeslife หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’m a side sleeper and my son comes and kicks the shit out of me during the night.
    Pain everywhere!

  • @TheGabygael
    @TheGabygael หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I tend to be bothered by noise and the floor carries more sound than my bed

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน

      ohhh yeah i can see how that could be an issue!!

  • @soumiabenrochd1396
    @soumiabenrochd1396 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can't fall asleep if I'm not on my stomach 🥴 I don't know why. But I wake up in pain. I'm actually in pain most of the time.

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh no I’m sorry!!

    • @soumiabenrochd1396
      @soumiabenrochd1396 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @natashatheresa Your compassion means a lot. Thank you for your compassion, and for your spontaneous and informative videos. Wish you a happy and healthy life 🥰

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@soumiabenrochd1396 same to you!!

  • @FrankAliganga
    @FrankAliganga หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cubital tunnel syndrome!!

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FrankAliganga oh what that’s a thing?!

  • @TimeToStartOver
    @TimeToStartOver หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Tried to wipe off that black spot on your wall. Now my screen is dirty. 😅

    • @natashatheresa
      @natashatheresa  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hahahahhahahahaah the spot where the paint peeled off? I need to retouch it lol

    • @dennismirza6351
      @dennismirza6351 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@natashatheresa 🗒✅