Yoga for Better Sleep: Poses and Techniques to Improve Your Sleep Quality
No yoga practice or posture can guarantee everyone a good night's sleep. How you practice yoga for sleep matters more than the practice—long, calm stretches. Take slow, deep breaths. You are not rushing but continuing. Techniques for using yoga to improve your sleep Salabhasana : Lay on your stomach with your feet hip-width apart—extra padding under your hips with a folded blanket. Put your hands in a clasp behind your back, bend your elbows, and raise your arms to your ears if your shoulders are tight. Breathe out and plant your footballs. As you inhale into locust pose, your chest and arms will rise. Face forward and slightly down. Wait at least a minute, preferably longer. breathe deeply, stand on your hands and knees, and remove your hands from your shoulders. Return to downward-facing dog by exhaling and exerting. Utthan pristhasana : From downward-facing dog (adho mukha svanasana), move your left foot between your hands and bring your right knee to the floor. Position your...