Fall asleep faster by following these 3 simple yoga practices!

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• Oct 28, 2022 | Poonam Nath

Try these yoga poses to help you fall asleep more quickly if sleep is defying you and causing you to flip and roll in bed.

Digital Desk: Your hectic job schedule and bustling daily plans are what keep you awake at night. It is normal to have phases of sleeplessness now and then. 

In this era of our overuse of technology and fast-paced lifestyles, getting a good night's sleep feels like a temporary escape. So, if you've completed counting millions of sheep or stars and still find yourself awake in the middle of the night, you might need a different strategy.

Enough with the rolls and flips in bed; listen to what experts have to say. Yoga instructor Sarvesh Sashi took to social media to recommend some yoga practices to help you sleep faster.

Follow these 3 simple Yoga Poses for Immediate Sleep:

1. Balasana, or Child's Pose, can help you sleep better: 

The child's pose is one of the most basic yoga poses that can help you relax at any moment. While balasana is beneficial for back pain, the effects on sleep are overpowering. If having a good night's sleep is important to you, try this asana to calm your mind and relieve stress, exhaustion, and tension. 

It also provides an excellent massage to the abdominal muscles. This pose helps you unwind and fall asleep faster by releasing all pent-up energy.

Learn how to do the Balasana yoga pose:

1: Sit on your heels and gently reach the table stance. 

2: After exhaling, bring the hips to your heels. 

3: Keep your knees close together and place your forehead on the ground. 

4: Raise your arms overhead, palms down. 

5: Take a calm, deep breath while squeezing your tummy towards your thighs. 

6: Hold for 4–12 breaths in step six. 

7: Place your palms under your shoulders, slowly inhale up, sit back down, and unwind.

2. Setubandhasana can help you sleep better and faster:

The bridge position is an excellent cure for insomnia. It alleviates weariness, anxiety, and insomnia. This position stretches the chest, neck, spine, and hips well. Also helps with mild stress and depression symptoms.

Steps to practice Setubandhasana:

1: Begin by lying on your back, with your feet hip-width apart (To check the accuracy, see if you can touch your middle finger to your heels) 

2: Inhale and elevate your hips as high as possible. 

3: Raise your body to the point where your chest touches your skin (Be gentle with your body and lower down if it hurts). 

4: Maintain the posture for as long as possible. 

5: Lower your back and return to your normal position to complete the pose.

3. Try Baddhakonasana, often known as the Butterfly Pose, which can help you relax:

Butterfly posture is a contemplative asana that relaxes the body and brings serenity to the mind. As a result, it can help cure your insomnia and help you get a better night's sleep.

Steps to follow to perform the butterfly pose:

1: Extend your legs parallel to the ground. 

2: Draw one leg in the same line as the other. Then sketch in the other one. 

3: Place your hands behind you, fingers pointing away from you, while the soles of your feet are together. 

4: Press your palms together and roll your shoulders back, keeping your shoulders bagged. Take note of how your knees immediately drop. 

5: Maintain this stance without moving. Take a deep breath. Relax your inner thigh muscles as you exhale. Hold for at least 10 seconds. 

6: Release by moving your arms forward and softly extending your legs. Wave your legs to release any tension or stress.

Days will be busy; set your priorities and allow your body a perfect rest to get some excellent sleep while practising yoga positions daily.