These are the three best yoga poses for sleep, which are easy enough to add to your nighttime routine if you need help relaxing before bed. Exercise can help you sleep better at night, but the trick is to perform the physical activity early enough in the day so that it gives you energy, but doesn’t backfire and keep you awake even longer at night. It helps relax a racing mind and calms the nervous system. “Yoga as a practice is centered around finding stillness in the mind, which more often than not is the opposite state the mind is in when we’re having sleep issues Not all yoga classes are equally mellow. Some classes are more fast-paced, like power yoga for example, and can increase your heart rate. That’s a good thing, but you want to focus on movement that does the opposite if you’re feeling stressed and want to unwind before bed. 3 best yoga poses for sleep Next time you struggle to fall asleep or catch quality Zs, try these poses in the evening to help you unwind. You can do them all in a sequence if you’d like, or pick and choose a few that feel good to you in the moment. Forward folds are calming for the body and with the fold at the knees and hips, this can also be a nice stretch for the hips and low back. definitely make sure your head is supported, so if you need to, add another pillow to make it comfortable Start with your hands and knees touching the floor or bed. Bring your knees about as wide as a yoga mat, big toes touch behind you and sit your hips back to your heels. Use a thick pillow or couch cushion lengthwise, placed between the legs for the torso to stretch forward on, which should act like a gentle support from the low belly to the head. Feel free to turn your neck to one side and breathe. Stay for three to five minutes, turning your head halfway through if your neck is turned. Supported Goddess Pose This gentle hip-opener is a perfect way to unwind and relax. Having a deep fold in the legs can help with digestion, and letting the body settle heavy to the floor is a great way to release any lingering holds from your day Come to a seated position with your legs out in front of you. Bring the soles of your feet together, with your knees butterflied open, and use two pillows (one under each thigh/knee) as support. Recline the torso back onto the floor; feel free to use a folded blanket underneath the back of the head. Place hands on the belly or open the arms out to the side. Cover the eyes if you’d like, and stay for three to five minutes.
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Thursday, November 13, 2025