Yoga for Insomnia
Yoga for Insomnia
Big Toe Pose
Padangusthasana
This pose gently lengthens and strengthens even stubbornly tight hamstrings.
Bridge Pose
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Bridge Pose can be whatever you need—energizing, rejuvenating, or luxuriously restorative.
Cat Pose
Marjaryasana
This pose provides a gentle massage to the spine and belly organs.
Corpse Pose
Savasana
Savasana is a pose of total relaxation—making it one of the most challenging.
Cow Pose
Bitilasana
Cow Pose is an easy, gentle way to warm up the spine.
Dolphin Pose
Dolphin pose strengthens the core, arms, and legs, while also nicely opening the shoulders.
Downward-Facing Dog
Adho Mukha Svanasana
Deservedly one of yoga’s most widely recognized yoga poses, Adho Mukha Svanasana, offer the ultimate all-over, rejuvenating stretch.
Easy Pose
Sukhasana
Don’t let the name fool you. If you’re used to sitting in chairs, Easy Pose or Sukhasana can be quite challenging.
Extended Puppy Pose
Uttana Shishosana
A cross between Child’s Pose and Downward Facing Dog, Extended Puppy Pose lengthens the spine and calms the mind.
Fire Log Pose
Agnistambhasana
The Fire Log Pose stretches the outer hips intensely, particularly the piriformis, which is often the main culprit of sciatic pain.
Head-to-Knee Forward Bend
Janu Sirsasana
Janu Sirsasana or Head-to-Knee Forward Bend is appropriate for all levels of student and a spinal twist to boot.
Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose
Viparita Karani
There’s a general consensus among modern yogis that Viparita Karani or Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose may have the power to cure whatever ails you.
Plow Pose
Halasana
Plow Pose reduces backache and can help you get to sleep.
Reclining Hero Pose
Supta Virasana
Lay Virasana back and to take the stretch in the thighs and ankles up a notch.
Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose
Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana
This twisting variation of Janu Sirsasana takes the classic forward bend to the next level of release.
Seated Forward Bend
Paschimottanasana
Fold into Paschimottanasana to help a distracted mind—and your hamstrings—unwind.
Standing Forward Bend
Uttanasana
Uttanasana will wake up your hamstrings and soothe your mind.
Supported Headstand
Salamba Sirsasana
Meet the king. Standing on your head in proper alignment not only strengthens the whole body but calms the brain.
Supported Shoulderstand
Salamba Sarvangasana
This version of Shoulderstand is performed with blanket support under the shoulders.