Got insomnia? These yin yoga poses will put you to sleep

These yin yoga poses will only take five minutes of your time and are incredibly easy to perform.

You know you need sleep, but you have your exams knocking the door and you cannot sleep because you are tensed. Why not try out a short yin yoga sequence to get restful sleep? These yin yoga poses recommended by yoga expert Pragya Bhatt can calm your nervous system and promote undisrupted sleep. Try them out. Plus, they will only take five minutes of your time and are incredibly easy to perform.

Dangling pose

This pose strengthens the spine and slows the heart rate. The pose also massages your abdominal organs and relieves you from any discomfort like gas and bloating.

To perform the pose,

Just stand with your feet hip-width apart and bend forward at your hips by slightly bending your knees. You need to drop the crown of your head towards the floor and rest your hands on the floor. Stay in this position for as long as you are comfortable and slowly roll up. These healthy sleeping positions will help avoid backache and heartburn.

Contraindication Avoid getting into the pose if you have high blood pressure.

Wide-knee child s pose

This is a very calming pose which you can get into when you are very anxious. This posture will massage your liver and release tension from your spine while promoting restful and calming sleep. Also, try using rose petals to get a good night's sleep.

To perform this pose,

Sit on your heels, spread your knees apart, as wide as you can. Now slowly rest forward with your arms outstretched. Rest your head on your forearms and try to stay in this pose for at least three months. Now to come out of this pose inhale and use your hands to push up your upper body. Rise slowly and try not to put too much pressure on your back.

Contraindication: If you suffer from acidity, are pregnant or have a lower back injury do not do this pose.

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