If you are having trouble sleeping then you should try these four yoga poses 30 minutes before heading to bed. They will quite your nervous system and if you focus on your breath it can also be meditative. Yoga reduces stress and releases tension in your body and it calms your mind before you go to sleep. Try these moves out for a great night’s sleep.
Seated Bound Angle Fold
Sit on your bed/floor and bring the soles of your feet together, letting your knees fall to the sides. Breath deeply and lift your chest, exhale and fold over your legs, and extend your arms forward if it’s comfortable. Hold for 2-3 minutes.
Happy Baby
Lie on your back, lift your legs up in the air and then bend your knees towards your armpits. Grab the outside edges of your feet with your hands, soles flat towards the ceiling and lower back on the bed/floor. Hold for 2 minutes.
Supine Bound Angle
If you store stress in your hips, or you have a lack of mobility in that area, this is a good one for you. Lie on your back and bring the soles of your feet together, letting your knees fall to the side. Rest your arms by your sides and your palms facing the ceiling. Hold for 3-4 minutes.
Supine Twist
Lie on your back and bring your knees in towards your chest. Lower both knees to the right side of your body and extend both arms out, keeping both shoulders on the floor. Hold for 2 minutes. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side for another 2 minutes.
