is a nap the same as meditation?
A study two years ago, led by Prashant Kaul of the University of Kentucky does some way to prove that they are. Following a series of tests, when the researchers tested the alertness of volunteers, they found that meditation proved more effective than naps, exercise or caffeine.
Talk to your doctor if you feel overwhelmingly exhausted during the day or if napping on a regular basis is a necessity for you. Otherwise, follow these tips to get the most from your nap: 1. Be Brief. The longer the nap, the worse you’ll feel when you wake up. Limit your snoozing to 30 minutes at the most. 2.Time Your Nap Carefully. While you may get the urge to nod off later or earlier some days, as a general rule of thumb it’s best to nap around 2:00pm or 3:00pm. This is usually an hour or two after lunch, when your blood sugar and energy level starts to dip.