Doing yoga carries numerous health benefits, like helping digestion and increasing your sleep quality. These are the top poses to try tonight. Practicing yoga and breathing techniques calms your nervous system, which helps your body relax enough for sleep. However, not all poses will help you achieve this goal. You’ll want to aim for relaxing movements that help calm your body and clear your head. If yoga sounds like something you’d like to try, keep reading to see the top yoga poses we recommend for better sleep. Cat-cow pose To get into this pose, start on your hands and knees. Your hands should be shoulder-width apart, and your knees should be below your hips. Take a deep breath and tilt your head towards the ceiling while also sticking up your pelvis — this should mimic a “cow.” Then, on your exhale, arch your back and bring both your head and pelvis down like a “cat.” You can repeat these two motions a few times before moving on. Happy baby An easy pose to transition into after Bridge — start this pose on your back. Lift your legs to the ceiling and out a little past your shoulders (or however far you can go). Then, grab onto the outside of your feet with both hands. Gently rock left and right to relieve tension in your lower back. Child’s pose You can start this pose by kneeling or getting on your hands and knees. Tuck your feet underneath your hips and bring your head close to the ground. Reach your hands out in front of you, stretching your spine. The further you reach, the better the stretch will be for you
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024