Yoga Therapy for Sleep

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Purpose: to improve both quality of sleep and the time taken to fall asleep

Remember: when doing these poses you should never feel pain, although you may feel some discomfort, mild discomfort is needed for growth

Frequency: 3-4 times a week for 15 minutes

Modifications: all of these poses can be done laying right in bed!

Additional Tips For A Better Night’s Sleep

• No food after 8PM (or up until 3hrs before bed)

• Do not do heavy exercise before bed

• Limit screentime at least an hour before bed (especially action/video games)

• Check your phone one final time & set your alarm, then put it out of reach when you get into bed

• Try essential oils like lavender & peppermint to calm your senses

• Try white noise like a fan or sound machine (maybe fall asleep to meditation)

• If you can’t sleep try scanning your body from your toes to your head with your eyes closed (repeat until you fall asleep)