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Ruth Jones

What is the best position for sleeping? We asked an expert

A man sleeps in the 'dreamer' position.

When it comes to bedtime, we tend to prioritize comfort above all else. After all, the more comfortable we are, the better we’ll sleep – right? Wrong, as it turns out. At least according to sleep posture expert James Leinhardt. After a decade working in hospitals to provide sleep solutions to bed-bound patients, he’s on a mission to change how we approach getting comfortable in bed.

What exactly is sleep posture? Essentially, it’s the pose your body adopts when you fall asleep. James believes the right posture can improve the quality of your sleep, as well as reduce pain, and support musculoskeletal health. But it isn’t just about positioning. Good sleep posture should be supported by the right sleep surface, so make sure you have the best mattress and best pillow for your build and sleep style. To that end, James started Levitex, a sleep brand created with posture at the forefront..

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