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.

Corpse Pose

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.