5 Simple Yoga Poses To Promote a Good Night Sleep.

Sleep is so important, really vital to our health and well-being and yet can be so illusive when it's not happening the way we need it to. Below is a quick sequence for a better night sleep.

1. Child's pose (Balasana): This pose helps to calm the mind and body and release tension from the back, hips, and thighs. Begin on your hands and knees, then lower your hips back towards your heels, stretching your arms forward. Rest your forehead on the mat and hold the pose for several deep breaths.
2. Legs-up-the-wall pose (Viparita Karani): This pose helps to reduce stress and tension in the body and promote relaxation. Lie on your back with your legs up against a wall, making an L-shape with your body. Rest your arms by your sides and close your eyes, taking slow, deep breaths.
3. Seated forward bend (Paschimottanasana): This pose helps to stretch the spine, hamstrings, and hips, and can promote relaxation. Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you, and reach forward to grab your feet or ankles. Keep your back straight and fold forward from your hips, stretching as far as you comfortably can.
4. Reclining butterfly pose (Supta Baddha Konasana): This pose helps to release tension in the hips and groin and can promote relaxation. Lie on your back with the soles of your feet together and your knees bent out to the sides. Allow your arms to rest by your sides, and focus on taking deep, slow breaths.
5. Corpse pose (Savasana): This pose is the final relaxation pose in most yoga classes and can help to promote deep relaxation and restful sleep. Lie on your back with your arms by your sides, palms facing up. Close your eyes and focus on releasing tension from your body and calming your mind, taking slow, deep breaths. Stay in the pose for several minutes.

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