Can Yoga Help You Sleep Better?
Yoga is truly one of the most adaptive practices as it is open for all ages, is suitable for any body type and can also be done at any time of the day. Yoga can begin as early as when you are 4 years old and performed well into your 80s even. The holistic nature of yoga brings so many health benefits regardless of when you begin its practice. You can start your day with a yoga practice of even a minimum of 15-20 minutes to experience increased energy, better mood and productivity. Similarly, when you practice yoga in the evening or nights, it can be a soothing and restorative activity that encourages better sleep, and regulates your sleep cycles.
Yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation when done regularly ensures that you enjoy a restful sleep, and wake up feeling more refreshed, rejuvenated and relaxed. Practising yoga allows you to enjoy deeper sleep, eliminating sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, sleep anxiety, insomnia, etc. If you want do wonders for your health, spending even as little as just 15-20 minutes each day can improve both your physical and mental health. Practice these following asanas, pranayama and meditation technique recommended for you. You can hold each pose for 30 seconds and repeat for 3 sets, pranayama and meditation can be done for 2-3 minutes in the beginning, and gradually increased to 10 minutes or so.
Excerpted from NDTV
