Hi All,
I was a dedicated stomach-sleeper before taking Esther's class. It took me about a year to train myself to sleep on my back and/or side, but I'm glad to say I've done it. What a difference! The first time I fell asleep on my back and slept for 4-5 hours, I woke up feeling wonderful. Not only did my back NOT hurt...it felt pleasant! I felt like a newborn. But now I have a problem. When I sleep on my back, I snore, and it disturbs my wife. I feel pretty good sidelying, but back-lying is the best. Any ideas on how to stop snoring when I sleep on my back? I'd sure like to eliminate it. For now, if I find myself resting in bed on my back at night, I have to correct myself to side-lying. It's very disappointing. Any input/ideas would be welcome.
Thank you much,
Eliot
5 years 5 months ago
10/14/2011 - 5:46am
I have the same problem, except it also wakes ME up. The only thing I know of that might help is sleep apnea remedies like a CPAP or dental appliance. I'm that desperate. Could we find a back-friendly way for side-sleeping? Do all those indigenous people in the book illustrations sleep on their backs?
3 years 9 months ago
12/15/2010 - 7:51am
Hi Eliot,
Unfortunately I do not have a fabulous solution for you. Snoring is a problem for some back sleepers for sure. You may want to try and elevate your pillow a little bit to make sure that your chin doesn't lift upward. This will also ensure that your neck stays long. Keeping the pillow slightly under the shoulders and even placing a folded sheet only under your head (and under the pillow) can be helpful. Some of my students have reported success with the breathing strips as well.
good luck!
-Charlene Hannibal
Gokhale Method Teacher, San Francisco/Palo Alto