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Can't sleep? Try this deep breathing technique

Can't sleep? Try this deep breathing technique

This breathing technique will calm your mind and release physical tension helping you get a good night's sleep.

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Published by: Tania Tarafdar | Published : July 3, 2015 4:15 PM IST

Whether you are a troubled sleeper or a night owl, some gentle yoga can always help. Yoga will put your body and mind to rest helping you get a sound sleep. In this video, Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra talks about a deep breathing technique called Pranayam II or intercostal breathing that can be especially relaxing after a long day at work. The deep breathing will calm your mind and release physical tension. It will also stimulate your digestive organs thereby helping you sleep well. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra is the Director of The Yoga Institute, President of The International Board of Yoga and Vice President of the Indian Yoga AssociationYou may also like to read:

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