In honor of National Relaxation Day we wanted to highlight a cultural phenomenon that we are quite fond of, the Spanish siesta! The siesta, an afternoon nap usually taken after lunch, lasts around 20 to 30 minutes. The nap was historically taken during the hottest hours of the day by people who worked in farming – until the mid-20th century many Spaniards worked in agricultural work where the siesta was common. Taking a post-lunch break was vital to avoiding the scorching midday sun.

The word “siesta” comes from the Latin hora sexta or “sixth hour” – when counted from sunrise, this roughly translates to a rest in the middle of the day.

People living in Spain, and other parts of the world, love siestas for a number of reasons. There are so many benefits that come along with taking a brief nap in the middle of the day.

Some of those benefits include:

Increased energy
More productivity
Decreased stress
Improved communication skills
An uptick in overall happiness

We hope you get a chance for a siesta today!

In honor of National Relaxation Day we wanted to highlight a cultural phenomenon that we are quite fond of, the Spanish siesta! The siesta, an afternoon nap usually taken after lunch, lasts around 20 to 30 minutes. The nap was historically taken during the hottest hours of the day by people who worked in farming – until the mid-20th century many Spaniards worked in agricultural work where the siesta was common. Taking a post-lunch break was vital to avoiding the scorching midday sun.

The word “siesta” comes from the Latin hora sexta or “sixth hour” – when counted from sunrise, this roughly translates to a rest in the middle of the day.

People living in Spain, and other parts of the world, love siestas for a number of reasons. There are so many benefits that come along with taking a brief nap in the middle of the day.

Some of those benefits include:

Increased energy
More productivity
Decreased stress
Improved communication skills
An uptick in overall happiness

We hope you get a chance for a siesta today!