These 4 Yoga Moves Can Improve Your Sleep
by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD
Meditation Pose
• Position yourself comfortably on your bed.
• Cross your legs (playground position) and lengthen your spine.
• Keep your shoulders pressed downward toward the bed.
• Place your hands at your knees and breathe deeply and slowly.
The Butterfly
• Sit down and position your feet so that your heels are touching, knees facing opposite directions.
• Lengthen your spine and continue to breathe.
• Bend slightly forward for an extra stretch.
• Take 5 deep breaths, slowly counting to 3 on each breath in and out.
Child’s Pose
• Start by folding your legs under you, and sit on your heels.
• Keeping your knees together, reach your hands forward as you lay your torso on your thighs. Continue reaching forward.
• Exhale and draw your shoulders down towards the bed’s surface.
• Hold this position for 5 deep breaths.
Knees to Chest
• Start on your back.
• Bring your legs up and draw both knees to your chest.
• Clasp your arms around your legs, keeping your back flat.
• Gently rock side to side to massage your spine.
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