8 Hours Sleep is a Myth (Read caption for tips to reduce sleep)
3,487"Sadhguru: Sleep means servicing time for the body. That means this is a time when the body gets rid of impurities. It is a maintenance and repair time for the damage that happens to the body because of daily living – on the cellular level, on the energy level, and in many other different ways.
#1 The 24x24 Technique
How keenly you manage your energies is what decides your alertness. For people on the Yogic path, it is said you should eat only 24 mouthfuls, and you must chew every mouthful at least 24 times. This will ensure food is pre-digested in your mouth before it goes in, and it will not cause dullness.
If you do this during your evening meal, you will easily wake up at 3:30 AM. In the Yogic system, this period is called Brahma Muhurtam. It is an ideal time to do Yogic practices because there is an extra support from nature at that time for your sadhana.
#2 The 90-Minute Rule
In Yogic culture, the simple understanding is that if you cook something, you must consume it within a maximum of 90 minutes