Lately, have you been having some hard time getting sleep? You must try some yoga. A study published in the journal Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback found that those who religiously practised yoga for eight weeks slept better and longer than those who did not perform yoga. However, if you are too busy to squeeze in some yoga in your day, you can practice this yoga pose which will hardly take a few minutes. Also, eat these foods to get better sleep.
Viparita karini or legs up the wall is a gentle and restorative inversion that you can perform before going to sleep. The asana is very helpful in relaxing your entire body and mind so that you get peaceful sleep at the end of the day. You can also perform this asana in the middle of the night when your sleep is elusive. It is also a great pose to relieve stress and anxiety. These 6 yoga pose will also help you sleep better and peacefully.
To get into this pose:
- Start by sitting very close to the wall. Then fall behind such that your back rests flat on the floor.
- Lift your legs up so that your heels rest on the wall.
- Relax your back and spread your arms into a position that feels comfortable.
- Take a few slow deep breaths in this position and make sure that you observe your breath. This will shift you to a resting mode and help you sleep.
- Although it is true that this yoga pose is safe for most individuals, avoid this pose if you have high blood pressure or have serious neck or spine problems.
- Also, do not get into the pose if you are pregnant.
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