Let's figure out what hides the position of the body during sleep.
It is important to understand that a person’s posture in sleep can change depending on the circumstances. Thus, a person’s usual position may be lying on his back, but during times of stress or illness he takes the “embryo” position on his side. Therefore, if a person always sleeps in a certain way, then the posture may indicate his character traits, and if he takes such a position in a dream only during a specific period, this indicates his psycho-emotional state at this stage.
Basic
Sleeping position and character are closely interrelated. Somnologists identify 4 basic omega positions.
Embryo
The knees are pulled up to the stomach, the palms are folded on the chest or squeezing a pillow or soft toy. Psychologists regard the fetal position in a dream as a desire to close yourself off from everyone and everything. Such individuals prefer stability, constancy, rarely leave their comfort zone, and are vulnerable. They are defenseless and dependent, unable to solve life’s problems on their own.
Half-embryo
Knees bent, palm under head or next to it. Characteristics: complete harmony with yourself and the world around you, resistance to stress, self-sufficiency, reliability, ability to keep emotions under control.
Right-handers predominantly lie on the right side, left-handers - on the left.
Prostrate
Lying on your stomach, legs slightly spread, upper limbs thrown back, sometimes clasping the pillow. This is how individuals lie who strive to control everything, live strictly according to a schedule, unplanned events throw them out of balance.
On the back
Royal pose, the lower limbs are relaxed, slightly spread out, the upper limbs lie freely at the sides. Such people have good leadership qualities and are straightforward, purposeful, and stubborn. It is difficult for them to obey other people's rules; since childhood they have become accustomed to being the center of attention.
If one or both legs are raised and bent at the knees, this indicates an inflated self-esteem of the individual; he is picky in intimate relationships. But if at the same time your arms are thrown up, this indicates problems in the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
Heron
Similar to a half-fetus, but only one lower limb is bent, both palms are under the pillow. This personality is characterized by capriciousness, mood swings, and unpredictability.
Embryo pose
The “embryo” pose is a position on your side, with your knees bent almost to your chest, and a piece of blanket or pillow may be sandwiched between your knees. A person sleeping in this position often occupies only a small part of the sleeping space.
This position of the body is reminiscent of the position characteristic of a child in the womb. Attempts to subconsciously return to the embryonic state indicate a person’s urgent need for safety and protection. The baby in the mother’s belly is reliably protected from the outside world, so in difficult life situations we sometimes want to curl up, forget about everything and again feel the same security, serenity and peace.
If such a position is habitual for a person, and he always sleeps like this, then this indicates an anxious and indecisive character. This is an indicator that the person was very dependent on his mother and was unable to completely separate from her in his youth and become an independent person. Now he constantly feels the need for support and help from other people.
People sleeping in the fetal position are characterized by anxiety, isolation, difficulties with communication, and often have problems expressing their feelings and emotions. They do not make friends quickly and easily; building close and trusting relationships usually takes them longer than others. However, if friendly relations have developed, they will most likely be long and strong.
Additional
Stellar
The sleeper lies face up, limbs spread, is in the very center of the bed, prefers to rest alone. Characteristics: high self-esteem, desire for power, rudeness, suppressed secrecy and vulnerability.
Soldier
Face up, legs fully straightened, arms at your sides. Characterizes the individual as a closed, overly straightforward person, demanding of himself and others, with a huge burden of complexes.
Philosopher
A sleeping person lies with his stomach up, palms on the back of his head, lower limbs extended and slightly spread. This is how prudent people relax, they always calculate everything, but at the same time they are slow, withdrawn, and it is difficult for them to establish new acquaintances and connections.
Log
The body is on its side, elongated. It means openness and good nature, sociability, gullibility. Such individuals easily make new acquaintances, are decisive in their intentions, always try to finish what they start, but often become cynics and egoists.
Cross
The sleeper lies face up or slightly on his side, one leg and arm extended, the other limbs bent. Personal characteristics – irresponsibility, carelessness, inability to plan time.
King pose
King pose – lying on your back with relaxed arms outstretched along the body and straight legs. The pose is relaxed, but not “loose.”
Choosing this sleeping position is a sign of a self-confident person, whose characteristic features are straightforwardness and openness. Such people are not inclined to weave intrigues; they, as a rule, choose transparent schemes for doing business. Despite their honesty and decency, such individuals may seem rude due to their straightforwardness.
Fans of the “king” pose are characterized by pronounced leadership qualities. Such a person knows what he needs, has a good idea of what needs to be done for this, and confidently moves towards his intended goal. When it comes to achieving goals, the “king” can become too stubborn, but it is very difficult to convince him of any decision.
Peculiarities
Sleeping positions rarely have gender differences, but sometimes there is a significant difference between men and women.
Men's
They are rare in women, but men find them comfortable.
Male postures during sleep - meaning
| Crab | Fists are clenched, muscles are tense. Reflects severe stress and anxiety, often causing sleep problems. In such a situation, you need to talk to the man and find a way out of the difficult situation. |
| Turtle | In the fetal position, the head is pulled into the shoulders. Indicates a lack of self-confidence, anxiety, and a hidden request for support. |
| Octopus | The man hugs the blanket and hides his palms under the pillow. This is a sure sign of vulnerability, uncertainty, and low self-esteem. Such men need to be encouraged and reassured more often. |
Women's
Women often toss and turn, so their list of alpha positions is more diverse.
| Gymnast | Half-sitting, knees pulled up to the neck. Such natures are vulnerable, most often introverts, they often have problems of an intimate nature. |
| Lotus shaped feet | Such women have an increased dependence on circumstances, they avoid difficulties, and do not know how to solve problems. |
| Butterfly | The woman lies on her stomach, limbs spread freely. This is how creative, emotionally and sexually liberated individuals relax. |
| Cat | The sleeper lies on his back, knees and feet are straightened, one palm is clenched into a fist and pressed to the chest, the other is open and extended above the head. Position of anxiety, readiness to defend oneself around the clock. |
On the back
As for this pose, there can be no question of any isolation or uncertainty. Members of society who sleep on their backs are relaxed and free. In this case, the legs are usually in a natural, free position, they are not crossed or spread out in different directions, and the arms are usually along the body, also in a relaxed position.
Main features of a person’s psychological state:
- straightforwardness;
- decency;
- persistence;
- self-confidence and self-confidence;
- lack of cunning and tricks in actions.
As practice shows, such people are leaders, both in their own families and in teams. Sometimes you can observe too straightforward and rude actions that are only aimed at solving problems and achieving goals set for yourself.
It is thanks to these leadership qualities that such individuals easily achieve whatever they want. By the way, sometimes even stubbornness can be observed in the behavior of such individuals. It is not easy to convince them of anything.
According to statistics, the majority of people who prefer to sleep on their backs are the stronger sex, but there are also representatives of the fair sex who are iron ladies.
Joint
Sleeping positions for two can tell you how long a couple has been in a relationship and what problems exist.
At the initial stage, people try to be closer, their bodies are in close contact and intertwined.
Spoons
The partners lie in a semi-fetal state, spread out, nothing interferes with normal breathing. Most often there is a man behind, he seems to protect the woman from danger.
Spoons are the state of lovers and newlyweds. If spouses lie like this after many years of marriage, this indicates that they continue to experience tenderness, their feelings have not faded away.
Facing each other
Hugs are a symbol of strong emotions that require release. Somnologists believe that this is the case for couples who are completely open sexually; they cannot get enough and completely surrender to passion.
Facing in the distance
A symbol of understatement, the partner seeks support from the other half, unconsciously pushing her to take the first step.
Back to back
Each spouse cares not only about their own quality rest, but also about the restful sleep of their other half, and contact preserves intimacy.
At a distance with their backs to each other
If the relationship is in the initial stage, then this is how couples settle down after a quarrel or strong disagreement.
With a long-term union, it indicates a trusting relationship; partners are not afraid to let go of their spouse. Or a sign that the feelings have long faded away, the marriage rests only on children or calculation.
Body language and human character
Hand movements during a conversation, gestures, facial expressions - all this carries additional information. Even in Ancient Greece, outstanding scientists could characterize a speaker not only by the ability to speak beautifully, competently, and convincingly, but also by the movements accompanying the speech.
It is important to know! Body language in the modern concept is a combination of non-verbal (wordless) methods of presenting information. The way a person sits or stands during a conversation, waving his hands, expressing emotions with his face (eyebrows raised in surprise, lips curled in disgust) allows not only to better understand human speech, but also to give the message a bright, lively coloring.
In this case, body language has several types:
- Movements that accompany live communication between people.
- Deaf language is a set of gestures that provides a person with hearing problems with the opportunity to speak.
- Pantomime is a theatrical performance that uses gestures and movements instead of words.
- Ritual body language accompanies rituals and has its roots in wild tribes from different parts of the world.
- Professional gestures and movements. The most striking example from the world of cinema: non-verbal communication of special forces soldiers on a secret mission.
- Dance language - used in choreography, helps to emphasize the emotions that movements should convey.
Such communication systems are studied by nonverbal semiotics, one of the main directions of which is the science called kinesics. Body language has become the subject of study of history, ethnography, pedagogy, psycholinguistics and psychology itself.
It is believed that postures, movements and gestures are capable of representing a complete characteristic of a person. It is quite easy to determine the interlocutor’s feelings and intentions; you just need to take a close look at his behavior during communication.
There is no point in describing body language - there are plenty of examples on the Internet. Moreover, some are sometimes insincere - a person makes certain movements in order to be liked and gain trust. It is quite possible to control your gestures in the light of day, at night, and in a dream it is impossible to control your body.
Touches
Sleeping partners touch different parts of each other's body, thus showing their feelings.
Types of behavior:
- Embracing is a strong desire to completely possess your soulmate, this is how jealous people relax.
- Under the arm, between the thighs. Such hugs indicate a desire to find protection from a companion or companion.
- Touch is a symbol of trust, openness, intimacy. Timid people keep their hands to themselves, but try to touch their legs.
Log position
Position on the side, with limbs extended along the body. A pose that speaks of sincerity and good nature. Such individuals really love communication, which brings them real satisfaction, thanks to which they are able to quickly and easily find a common language with strangers and be confident in new groups.
Sometimes you can observe too much gullibility, which can play a cruel joke with these open people. They tend to take a long time to make a decision, but once the decision is made, their opinion is unlikely to change.
Division of territory
The desire to conquer more territory on the bed often turns into a real battle, especially among experienced couples.
The spouse who occupies most of the bed dominates the family, demonstrates his superiority in every possible way, and displays the qualities of a tyrant. Harmony is possible only if the wife prefers the fetal position and feels comfortable next to her husband.
If one of the partners lies exclusively like a king, in the middle of the bed, without hugging the other half and allowing himself to be hugged, then such a relationship is often doomed to failure.
In order to have harmonious relationships in the family, it is necessary to choose a large bed so that each spouse can occupy approximately the same territory.
Cocoon
Completely covered with a blanket in a dream
The meaning of this preference for a sleepy position does not relate to the cold as such. Here the blanket plays the role of protection, a barrier from life’s adversities. If you cover yourself with a blanket at night, it means that something is bothering you.
If in the morning you are in a blanket, as if in a cocoon - the sides of the blanket are tucked under your sides, your legs are completely wrapped, and perhaps your head is also covered - something is very disturbing to you.
Alarming
Sometimes the position of sleeping spouses may indicate emerging problems and disagreements.
Alarm markers:
- One of the partners moves to the edge of the bed. It signals strong resentment and feelings; this phenomenon often occurs after adultery.
- Sliding down from the bed. A one-time incident only indicates a nightmare. But if the situation repeats often, this is a sign that the partner is trying to get rid of the oppressive relationship.
If one of the partners gradually moves away, and the second strives for intimacy, this is a clear sign of resonance in the relationship.
Soldier
This position is so called because the person lies like a soldier:
- body position on the back;
- The limbs are smooth, located at the seams.
Such individuals are distinguished by purposefulness, balance and stability. Usually these are closed, withdrawn people who make quite significant demands on their own nature. In their behavior with other members of society, they are rather silent, restrained from comments and actions, and have a negative attitude towards fussiness and haste. They give preference not to words, but to actions. They are distinguished by directness and inflexibility, firmness of character.
What does it depend on
The condition of the body depends on various factors, psychological and emotional state.
What affects:
- External conditions – room temperature, noise, light.
- An unfamiliar environment - an individual can only feel completely relaxed in his own bed.
- Health status. Injuries, fractures, severe pain, serious illnesses do not allow you to assume your usual position.
- Character and psycho-emotional state.
- Having a partner in bed, a child, pets.
Pregnancy, especially in the later stages - a large belly does not allow a woman to lie down comfortably, the husband needs to adapt, be extremely careful, and control himself.
Let's sum it up
Some people are accustomed to looking at a dream book in order to decipher the meaning of their dreams and learn more about themselves as a person. Psychologists claim that a person’s certain behavior in life corresponds to his postures in sleep. This is a fairly accurate indicator, since our body during a night’s rest is controlled not by consciousness, but by the subconscious.
By noticing your typical position in bed, you can draw certain conclusions about your character and even the problems that you are currently experiencing in life.
Author: Dasha Pashchenko
What doctors say about sleep
You can live without it for only a few days, a maximum of a week. Without water and food a person will last longer. The Guinness Book of Records records a case where an Australian lived for 18 days.
Doctors believe that sleep is a natural psychophysical state of the body, when the brain continues its activity, and all reactions to external stimuli are slowed down. There are two phases of sleep - slow and fast, different in time and alternating cyclically.
Each cycle has 4 periods of slow (deep) sleep and one period of fast sleep. In the deep phase, activity noticeably decreases: breathing becomes loud and rare, movements slow down, and body temperature drops. At this time, significant changes occur: new cells and tissues are created and restored, energy accumulates in the body. That is why, when a person has had a good night's sleep, he feels a surge of fresh strength.
The REM sleep phase is also called paradoxical. The person is relaxed, constrained in his movements (only the pupils of the eyes move quickly under the eyelids), and the brain is working. Research has shown that the brain centers produce alpha waves, just like during wakefulness. During this period, dreams are vivid; if the sleeper is awakened, he can tell his dreams in detail.
Heron
The peculiarity of the pose is that one leg is bent and placed next to the straightened one, they form a triangle. A straight limb indicates stability, a bent limb indicates variability. A person who prefers to sleep this way is characterized by inconstancy. This is a man of mood, capricious and unpredictable. It can be difficult for those around him to adapt to his emotional state and predict his actions.
