Benefits of yoga Tossing and turning, restless nights, and waking up groggy are all too familiar symptoms of poor sleep. In the humdrum of your life, achieving quality rest can often feel like a far cry. However, yoga offers a gentle yet powerful solution to help calm the mind and prepare your body for a good sleep. Insufficient sleep can have serious consequences on your health. Research has linked inadequate sleep to a myriad of health issues, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and impaired cognitive function. Additionally, poor sleep can weaken the immune system, increase stress levels, and contribute to mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. Introducing yoga into your bedtime routine may offer a natural remedy to improve sleep quality and overall well-being. Standing forward bend (Uttanasana): Stand with your feet hip-width apart, then slowly hinge forward from the hips, allowing your upper body to fold over your legs. Let your head and neck hang heavy, and gently grasp opposite elbows with your hands if comfortable. Hold this pose for a few breaths to release tension in the spine and hamstrings Cat-cow pose Start on your hands and knees, then inhale as you arch your back and lift your chest (cow pose). Exhale as you round your spine and tuck your chin to your chest (cat pose). Flow smoothly between these two poses, syncing movement with breath to release tension in the spine Reclining bound angle pose (Sputa buddha konasana): Lie on your back with the soles of your feet together and knees bent, allowing your knees to fall open to the sides. Place your hands on your abdomen or let them rest by your sides. Close your eyes and breathe deeply, feeling a gentle opening in the hips and chest
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Friday, June 27, 2025