Bedtime Yoga: Poses to Prepare for Perfect Sleep

Unroll your mat and unwind with bedtime yoga. Yoga can help release tension and prepare your body for rest, promoting better sleep quality. Gentle stretches and deep breathing exercises can calm your mind and relax your muscles, making it easier to drift off to sleep.

Start with a few simple poses. Child’s Pose (Balasana) is a gentle stretch for your back and hips, and it can help calm the mind. From a kneeling position, sit back on your heels and extend your arms forward, lowering your forehead to the mat.

Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani) is another restorative pose. Lie on your back with your legs extended up against a wall, forming a 90-degree angle. This pose can relieve tension in your lower back and promote relaxation.

Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana) involves moving through a gentle spinal flexion and extension, which can help release back tension. Start on your hands and knees, arching your back on the inhale (Cow) and rounding it on the exhale (Cat). Finish with Corpse Pose (Savasana) to completely relax. Lie flat on your back with arms at your sides, palms facing up, and focus on your breath. Stay here for several minutes, letting go of any remaining tension.

Incorporating these yoga poses into your nightly routine can help you transition from the chaos of the day to the calm of the night. Say goodbye to bedtime stress and hello to a more peaceful, restorative sleep. Namaste and goodnight!