Yoga for a Better Night's Sleep

Yoga for Insomnia

If you have a hard time getting to sleep at night, incorporating yoga into your life can help, especially if your insomnia is stress-related.

Getting into a regular exercise routine may help you sleep better at night. Vigorous yoga, such as Power Yoga or Ashtanga, done at least three times a week is a good choice. Avoid intense exercise right before you go to bed by doing your practice earlier in the day.

Three-Part Breath is very helpful for clearing the mind of the day's clutter. Use this simple exercise to prepare your body for sleep.

Before going to bed, do a few mild stretches to release tension and help you relax. Happy Baby is a good choice because it releases the low back and hips leaving you feeling looser. And you can do it while lying in bed!

Corpse Pose closes out every yoga class, and it's a good way to close out your day too. Lying in bed, soften each part of your body from the toes up to the crown of your head. Then spend a few minutes just breathing. This will help create a break from your busy mind and allow you to relax for sleep. Good night!