Probably, through stressors, screen, and irregular routines, good solid sleep has bypassed many people. Yoga is a natural remedy to calm the mind, relax the body, and go to a nice and deep restful sleep. The three poses are less sophisticated but deliver powerfully in terms of relaxation when done at bedtime.
Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani)
Legs Up the Wall pose mainly induces tonic flow of energy through the system, thereby calming the nerves and dispelling fatigue off the body.
To do this pose, lie down on your back with legs up the wall. They go up easily; you are lying on the ground and have resistance from earth. Whenever the need be, individual with their legs up can stay this way for five to ten minutes, which is normally a very relaxing time and very nurturing for tone and health of the person who is expecting healthy sleep.
Child’s Pose (Balasana)
Balasana, a kiddie’s pose, raises the corpse’s tension in the lower back as well as shoulders and cannot be overstressed.
Kneel with your butt resting on your heels, arms lengthened forward, and your forehead planted on the mat. Breathe, deep and slow. This posture is rooted in survival-mode-like safety and calmness: ideal to de-stress and wind down after long hours.
Savasana
Savasana, the final relaxation, prepares the body for good sleep.
Lie supine on the floor with the arms resting away from the body and the palms facing upward. Close your eyes, and let every part of your body go for the time being. Practice your breathing in this posture to bring stillness to the whirling no-mind stress.
Wrap-up
We hope that by uniting these three poses, the body, nervous system, and mind will function in unison for a restful night’s sleep.
It is natural: practice these poses every night before bed, focus on slow breathing, and have a relaxing environment.