Few things are more important to a college student than a good night's rest, especially after starting the weekend on a Thursday night and ending some time in the early morning (or afternoon) hours on Sunday. Throw in a few naps and any student will be ready to tackle a week of full of classes, work and exams. But is a full, re-energizing rest worth $150 or more?
To students worrying about loans or restocking their refrigerator after a crazy weekend, it's pure insanity to spend that kind of money on sleep. But for those in the workforce and spa-goers across America, paying for a power nap is nothing out of the ordinary.
After a 60 minute massage, Kohler Water Spas offers its patrons the option to "remain on the massage table in your deeply relaxed state for a 15 minute restorative nap." The cost: $175 (and $195 on Saturdays).
Other power nap providers, like New York City's Yelo -- which requires a 20 minute minimum, 40 minute maximum nap space usage -- are adding air conditioning to their locations for a comfier, cozier rest and expanding their locations across the nations.
Day dozing is not without consequence, as some nappers experience sleep inertia, or grogginess. Doctors warn that napping should be limited to 30 minutes to avoid falling into a deep sleep cycle, which would result in the person waking up in a state "as bad as or worse than being legally drunk," according to WebMD.
So while napping after pulling an all-nighter may be tempting, keep in mind how it might feel to wake up "drunk" for that economics exam your GPA is depending on.