It has been claimed that on average, for every minute you do yoga you will need one minute less of sleep. Practicing yoga is an excellent time investment,not only for health benefits, but also for sleep.
Yoga can affect the quality of your sleep. Certain poses affect the nervous system and balance the hormones in your brain, which can normalize your sleep cycle. Practicing yoga postures improves blood circulation throughout the body, nourishing all your organs, tissues and nerves.
Yoga relieves stress and tension which is a common factor in sleep disorders. When your mind keeps thinking thoughts of negativity, it becomes hard to fall asleep.
Here are 4 Yoga Postures to improve sleep and promote relaxation.
Cat Stretch
– Reduces tension build up and promotes deep relaxation.
– Facilitates deep breathing, therefore enhances oxygen throughout the body’s tissues.
-Gives a therapeutic stretch to your arms, legs and torso muscles.
-keeps your spine flexible.
Legs Up the Wall
This Pose soothes the nervous system. it also promotes harmony and deep relaxation of the body and mind.
Plow Pose
-Helps relieve stress and any sleeping disorders when practised on a regular basis.
It stimulates the spinal nerves
-It increases the blood supply and provides healthy nourishment for your internal organs.
-It improves overall blood circulation within the body.
-It strengthens your spine and back.
– It helps to develop mental poise and inner balance.
Seated Forward Bend
This pose stretches the back, shoulders, spine and hamstrings. It eases menstrual discomfort. Benefits the kidneys, liver, ovaries and uterus. It tones and massages your whole pelvic area and stimulates your digestive system. It soothes anxiety and helps with insomnia.
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