Night one of implementing the changes I wrote about last week felt like I was a different person. I had some of the best sleep all month, and even better than some days in a standard mattress.
Small Changes, Big Difference
Last week, I found a post that gave some direction in how to effectively sleep on a Japanese futon. It’s amazing the difference made by sticking a pillow between the knees.
Before the change, I woke up feeling tired and sore, especially in the low back. Even with regular yoga, I could not shake the tension throughout my body. My guess was bad sleeping posture caused by more direct contact with the floor. On a conventional mattress, there is a lot of material to hold your body in a comfortable position.
The simple act of holding a pillow between the legs seems to support a straighter spine and helps with posture throughout the night. This small change made me actually a bit bummed I’ll be off the futon for the next week.
A Wrap for Now
When planning out this trial, I didn’t realize it was going to overlap with a trip I had planned, so this brings the official trial to a early end. On previous trips, I’ve been able to toss the futon in my car and take it with, but I don’t think it’s worth the hassle to bring on a plane.
I still plan on writing a post next week looking back on the whole experience. I’ll even have the benefit to compare how it feels going back to sleeping on a mattress.
Sorry for keeping this post short, but I’m hitting the road now, so see you next week!
Trying Out Before Buying In 