8 minutes of yoga in bed helps you sleep better.

July 6, 2015 08:04

These 5 yoga poses will help you get a good night's sleep!

Relax and do a handstand (2')

- Sit facing the wall (or the headboard), with your buttocks about 15cm away from the wall (or headboard).

- Lie on your back with your legs raised and resting against the wall.

If you feel the hamstrings are being stretched too much, move your hips a little further away from the wall.

- Keep your arms along your sides, palms facing up, breathe gently, and feel the tension in the back of your legs.

Turn your body to both sides (1')

- Sit cross-legged on the bed and exhale while placing your right hand on your left knee and your left hand on the bed behind your tailbone.

- Gently turn your body to the left.

- Follow the movement with your eyes, looking over your left shoulder. Breathe deeply, then return to the neutral position and repeat on the other side.

Goddess of the Night (2')

Lie on your back with your knees bent.

- Press the soles of your feet together, then open your knees to the sides, forming a diamond shape with your lower legs.

- Place your hands comfortably on the bed.

If you feel pain, elevate your legs by placing a pillow under each knee.

Child's pose (2')

- Sit comfortably on your heels.

- Lean forward until your forehead rests completely on the bed in front of you.

Lower your chest as close to your knees as possible, extending both arms forward.

- Maintain the posture and breathe.

Seesaw position (1')

Lie on your back with your knees bent towards your chest.

- Cross your ankles, wrap your arms around your shins with your hands clasped together.

- Inhale and raise yourself into a seated position; exhale as you lean back.

Continue for a minute, then lean back, stretch your arms and legs, and drift off to sleep.

According to Dantri.com

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