Modern lifestyles have taken their toll. We live in a stressful world, spend too much time indoors staring at screens all day, and eating too much junk food instead of fresh and healthy food. No wonder more and more people have problems with their health, including insomnia. This very common condition happens when our body is under pressure. Though exhausted, people get locked in a
There’s really no wonder that more and more people are having problems with their health, including insomnia. This very common condition happens when our body is under pressure. Though exhausted, people get locked in a zombie-like state, awake the whole night.
Luckily, there are natural ways to calm your body before going to sleep. One of them is yoga.
Yoga is not just an exercise. It’s a whole concept, philosophy, and way of living. You learn how to get in tune with your breathing and your energy to reach your inner self which will balance your body and soul.
Here are a few poses we suggest you try in order to relax and calm your body and mind. You should try to dedicate at least 5 minutes to every pose for full effect. But at first, you can start with 1 minute for each of them.
Balasana – Child’s Pose
If you have problems with your knees, maybe you should skip this one.
This pose is highly suggested since it does great things for the nervous system. It also soothes and relaxes your stomach, back, shoulders and mental state as well.
Your legs should be close one another, your bottom backward to the heels. Stretch your arms and remember to breathe deeply.
Bound Angle Reclining Pose
This pose is also called a butterfly pose. Relax, lie on your back, join your feet’s soles together, pop your knees and let them fall freely.
If you find your knees can’t reach the ground, put a blanket or a few books underneath to support them. Take deep and long breaths but also draw your navel in during the whole session.
Back roll
Lie on your back, wrap the knees together. Grab the shins if you can. Next, try to move from one side to another very slowly. This will relieve the tension from your back and relax the whole body as well as the mind.
Keep your shoulders flat, don’t push them, take deep and long breaths while you move.
Supta Matsyendrasana, Reclining Spinal Twist
Again, lie on your back and place your right knee on the left. If you need more stability, just hold your left thigh with your right hand.
Stretch the left arm to the left and turn your head to the left as well. Keep your shoulders to the ground, and move as you breathe. Then, change sides.
Matsyasana, Fish Pose
Lie on your back and spread your arms to your sides. Put your palms downwards and place them near your buttocks. Next, bend your elbows.
Lift your upper body upwards and arch your back. If this is too hard for you, just keep your head up. Take long and deep breaths at least 5 to 10 times. Then, relax.
These yoga before bed poses can do serious wonders if you follow them well, and check out our other article on why your body might be stressed.
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