Deeper breaths, better rest. Sleep is essential—and it turns out that practicing yoga for sleep is, too. According to a new study, research supports what you’ve probably guessed mid-Savasana: regularly practicing yoga may improve sleep quality and duration. You should take note of this because all of the mindfulness in the world can’t replace a good night’s sleep. In addition to allowing our brains and bodies to function properly, sleep can help decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety. Although any style of yoga with an emphasis on slowing the breath can support your sleep maximizing goals, there are a handful of poses and practice types that are specifically designed to wind the body and mind down. Should you need some inspiration or straight-up instruction, the following sequences and shapes are custom-designed to promote rest. Simply choose one and settle in. Sometimes settling your body and brain is as simple as a single, well-selected yoga pose. These 15 yoga poses—including inversions, forward bends, and reclined shapes—invite you to relax through breath and ease. Rather than volleying among all the postures, choose a single pose or two and hang out for as long as you’d like—or until sleep descends. The best place to practice yoga for sleep? In bed, of course. Yoga With Kassandra’s yin practice consists of only five simple poses with extended holds, inviting you to relax, unwind, and crawl directly under the covers post-Savasana. Note: Your pillows double as props, so slide them under limbs or low back for comfort and support. Rest is revolutionary in contemporary times. These restorative poses help you prepare your vessel for the most potent reset possible. Yoga teacher strives to make her at-home restorative sessions extra cozy with plush props (aka all of the pillows you own). Opt to practice your poses on your mat, on your couch, or in bed. Dreamland awaits!
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