Can't Sleep? Do These Yoga Poses Nightly!

Many people suffer from insomnia, a sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall or stay asleep. The recent century has come up with drugs and medicines to cope with this malady, but these come with several complications. That may be why various "victims" of constant and intense sleep deprivation have been looking for alternative ways of reducing their sleeping problems. An increasing number of those afflicted with insomnia are making use of yoga exercises, since Yoga helps establishing a way of life that encourages wellness and good health.

Nightly or pre-bedtime yoga (preferably) makes the mind and body relaxed, which condition is conducive to falling asleep faster and staying asleep longer. The following seven poses, when done every night, have been proven to eliminate insomnia, even those who've been afflicted for a long time. Do these constantly and you will see and feel the advantages of these moves.

Uttanasana or Supported forward bend. This posture must be done with support from the bed, in order that the stress blocking the mind from resting, is eased. This pose is one amazing way to wind down your day because of its rest given to the worn out body and anxiety-ridden mind, resulting in mind and body relaxation.

Sarvangasana or Shoulder Stand. Besides taking out the tension in stressed-out parts of the body, the mind and whole body are stimulated by this posture. The thyroid gland is primarily affected by this pose, which benefits go to regulating blood flow to the neck, shoulder and head . With this, the mind gets to be relaxed and induced towards sleep.

Halasana or Plow Pose. Improved blood circulation to the brain is the immediate benefit from this pose. Blood circulation to the brain and head is enhanced, while the mind is calmed and insomnia is barred from effecting itself.

Supta or Reclining side twist. The effect of this pose is excellent for the nerves, with the stretches reviving and restoring energy to the spine and the back nerve-endings. When these nerves are loosened by the stretching moves, your mind gets calmed and relaxed.

Pavana Muktasana or Double wind releasing pose. Extra body wind or gas causing headaches, dizziness, nausea and insomnia is removed by this posture. While the excess body wind is being eliminated, the body instinctively unwinds, leading to enhanced functioning of the normal organs.

Sukhasana or Seated forward bend. The concentration of this pose is on stimulating the nervous system, while extending the various parts of the body. Insomniacs benefit from this pose through the stimulation of inner reflection and a general calming of the body.

Savasana or Corpse pose. This pose completes your yoga session, with the wide scope of problems it handles. The mind is enhanced to think better and concentrate sharper. This pose is most effective when done prone on the bed. It is focused on breathing techniques, which are excellent enhancers of sleep and elimination of insomnia.

Practice all these seven postures properly and you can soon say goodbye to your sleeping problems. Your life will be on its way to fitness and good health, a condition you can't hope to have if you lack sleep.

By: Linda Adams

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Linda Adams enjoys all things health related. One of the most excellent yoga websites Linda has found is Kamloops Yoga Teachers, which is a exceptional mix of yoga and exercise. For more information, have a look at Yoga has a Rich History in the U.S. one of the finest Yoga blogs.