Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline that people of all ages can enjoy. Contrary to popular belief, people with any body type and physical ability can participate and reap the benefits. Yoga is known to improve memory, lower stress, lower blood pressure, and increase flexibility.
One great way to incorporate yoga into your everyday life is to do it just before you go to sleep. It’s a great way to wind down after a busy day, and your body will thank you for it.
Doing yoga before bed can often relate to a better’s night sleep as your body will feel more relaxed and at ease. Moreover, yoga will help clear the worries and stresses of the day from your mind, and you can focus in on resting for a better tomorrow.
At Shareably, we have compiled a list of yoga stretches that you can perform just before bedtime. Try these out tonight, and I am sure you will feel the difference in your night’s sleep.
Please let us know what you think of these stretches in the comments below. Did they work for you?
Meditation
Start off with a period of reflection and calming. Sit cross-legged on your bed. Straight your spine, relax your arms, and take a 3-5 slow, deep breaths. Be sure to inhale threw your nose, and exhale loudly through your mouth.
Easy Forward Bend
This forward bend is a variation of the traditional yoga forward bend. It’s great for beginners to do. Sit cross-legged and then stretch your body forward.
If you feel tight in the hips, then try sitting on a pillow to make the pose a bit more relaxing.
Upside-Down Relaxtion
This simple pose is perfect for stress relief and relaxation. Sit 6 inches away from a wall and face it. Then, lay back and extend your legs up the wall. If this is too intense of a stretch then slide further back.
Try and hold this pose for about three to five minutes with your eyes closed. Once you flip over, you’ll feel a rush of blood, and it will feel soothing.
Child’s Pose
This is a foundational pose for all of yoga. It helps calm your mind and relieve tension in your body. Spread your legs wide with your toes touching. Then, fold over your torso and extend your arms overhead. Rest your forehead on the ground.
Stay here for a few minutes, and take deep, long, and focused breaths.
Winding-Down Twist
This post will stretch your spine and upper-body. Sit cross-legged on your bed and put your right hand on your left knee. Then, move your left hand behind you. Gently twist your body to the left and gaze over your left shoulder.
Take deep breaths, return to center, and then repeat this pose on the other side.
Nighttime Goddess Stretch
Lie on your back with your knees bent. Place the soles of your feet together and let your knees fall open. Rest your arms on the bed. This pose really opens up the hips and lets you relax.
Supine Twist
This twisted pose will relive tension throughout your spine, helping with digestion. Lie on your back and bring your right knee to your chest. Then bring it across to your left side. Extend your right arm out and gaze right. Take several deep breaths while holding this pose. Then repeat on the other side.
Doing these poses right before bedtime will improve the quality of your sleep.
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