Yet youre still tossing and turning.
You might benefit from a bedtime yoga practice.
How yoga can help with sleep
Yoga has been proven by research to improve sleep.
And yet more researchfound that people with chronic insomnia slept betterwith consistent practice.
What makes it so effective?
Here are three of the top reasons yoga can be your ultimate sleep ally.
ANFT-certified nature and forest therapy guide, Ayurvedic health counselor, and Kripalu Yoga instructor
Not surprisingly, sleep onset and yoga are both associated with an increase in parasympathetic activity.
A calming yoga routine can help you avoid this frustrating pattern.
Some people find relaxation in the ritual of a night routine.
How to do yoga for sleep
Yoga comes in many shades, from strenuous to relaxing.
Restorative yoga oses can sometimes be held for several minutes at a time.
That results in a stretching and lengthening of muscles, connective tissue, and fascia.
It also provides a relaxing workout for your mind while requiring you to focus on your breath.
When to do yoga for sleep
Timing is everything when using yoga for sleep.
A few minutes is all it takes.
ANFT-certified nature and forest therapy guide, Ayurvedic health counselor, and Kripalu Yoga instructor
Here are theyoga expert-recommended movesshe practiced, holding each for about 30 seconds.
Prefer to follow along with an expert teacher?
Youll even use a pillow to really help get you in the mood for bed.
Thats what we call a smooth transition into slumber.
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