Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for your mental, emotional, and physical health. A deep sleep also improves your productivity and energises you for the day.
So, if you are having problems getting your quality zzz’s, check out these effective bedtime yoga stretches that may help you get a good night's sleep.
Sleeping Swan: This pose targets the neck, hips, legs, and shoulder. Start from a kneeling position, then extend your one leg to the back, move your body forward, and rest it on a pillow while keeping your arms forward.
Lizard Pose: It works for hip flexors, quads, and hamstrings. Start from a downward dog pose, bring your right foot forward and bend your right knee. Then rest on your elbow with your left heels away.
Legs Up the Wall: It’s a relaxing pose that targets glutes and hamstrings. Start with a sitting position facing the wall. Then lie face up, move your buttocks close to the wall, and lift your legs on the wall.
Seated Forward Fold: It aims for hamstrings and calves. Start with a sitting position with your legs extended together in front of you. Then slowly bend forward from your hips and rest your forearms on the floor.
Happy Baby: It works for spine, groin, and hips. Lie your face up, then lift your legs and bend your knees. Hold each foot with your hand and rock gently from left to right.
Corpse Pose: This pose calms your mind and reduces anxiety. Here you just have to lie down with extended arms and legs, close your eyes and focus on breathing.
Bed Bridge: This pose targets hips and legs. Lie down on your back, then bend your knees and push your stomach upward.