6 yoga poses for a peaceful sleep at night

Sleeping is an essential part of our routine, necessary for our body to function properly. But getting peaceful and uninterrupted sleep is not that easy for all. In the past few years, the number of people suffering from insomnia has increased considerably across the globe. This common sleeping disorder can make it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep. In any case, it disrupts your normal sleeping routine, making you feel tired in the morning. In case you too are suffering from this condition then yoga can help you get some quality sleep at night. Performing some specific relaxing yoga poses at night can calm your mind and body and help you fall asleep.

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Step 1: Lie on your back with your legs extended and hands resting by your side.

Step 2: Bend the knees and bring the soles of both the legs together in the centre.

Step 3: The edges of the feet should be resting on the ground.

Step 4: Stretch your hand outward and breathe in and out slowly.

Step 5: Stay in this position for a few seconds and try to relax.

Step 6: Come back to the starting position and repeat the same.

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Step 1: Sit down on the ground with your right side next to a wall.

Step 2: Swing your legs up along the wall and lay flat on your back. Your body should form a 90-degree angle against the wall.

Step 3: Close your eyes, place your hands by your side and try to relax. Practice deep breathing for 15 minutes.

Step 4: Fold your legs to your chest and roll to the side to come back to the starting position.

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Step 1: Kneel on the ground with your toes together and knees slightly apart from each other. Place both your hands on your thighs.

Step 2: Exhale and lower your torso forward. Your belly should be resting on your thighs and your head should touch the mat between your knees.

Step 3: Extend your hands in front of you to touch the mat.

Step 4: Pause, inhale and then come back to starting position.

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Step 1: Sit down on the mat with your back straight and knees bent in front of you.

Step 2: Move your bent knees to the outer side, so the soles of both your legs meet at the centre.

Step 3: Hold the ankles of both the feet with your hands.

Step 3: Engage your abs and slowly bend your body forward, towards your feet as far as you can.

Step 4: Hold the pose for 30 seconds to 2 minutes and then relax.

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Step 1: Lie down comfortably on your back with your hands and legs by your side.

Step 2: Close your eyes and inhale slowly through your nostrils.

Step 3: Exhale and think that body is relaxed.

Step 4: Stay in this pose for 10 minutes.

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Step 1: Sit down on the ground with your legs tucked one above the other.

Step 2: Your left hand should be on your thigh and place your index finger and middle finger to the third eye (centre of the forehead).

Step 3: Close your right nostril with your thumb and inhale slowly from your left nostril.

Step 4: Close the left nostril with your small finger and breathe out from your right nostril by removing your thumb.

Step 5: Repeat the process for 4-5 minutes.

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