Suspense Crime, Digital Desk : Try these 3 yoga poses in your bed for deep sleep … Insomnia is common these days- know poses The stressful modern lifestyle is affecting sleep quality. We wake up at night or do not sleep due to tension.The reason for such trouble may be that your mind is not settling down.To overcome such problems, some yoga poses work by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system, making it sleep deeply. We will tell you three such poses to do in bed- Opposite effect This is considered the best pose to relax from the strain of work at the end of the day. This poses when lying in bed relieves the fatigue of a hard day and relaxes the mind. With the inversion of the body the blood flow increases from the legs to the brain, relieving you from the swelling in your legs and the anxiety in your mind, thereby giving you instant relief.To do- Lie down on your back facing upward towards the headboard or wall.Raise your legs upwards and place them on the wall or the headboard of the bed. Bend down the head towards hips in front as much as you can. Let the hands be outstretched sideways, palm facing upwards.Close your eyes and take deep breaths for 5 to 10 minutes. Child’s Pose This is one of the best yoga postures for relaxing the back, releasing tension from your spine and signalling your nervous system that it is time to relax. To do- Place your knees on your mattress and maintain a short distance between them.Put one or two small soft pillows or bolsters at some distance in front of you.With a deep inhale, on exhalation, bow your chest and head on the bolster/pillows as comfortably you can. Your arms can either extend in front or stay comfortably beside your body. Relax in this pose for 3 to 5 minutes, and then return to normal position. Supta Baddha Konasana Doing this Pose helps to release the built-up stress of daily activities particularly from the lower body, such as hips and thighs.This helps your hip flexors loosen up, slowing down your breathing rate and helping you to fully relax your entire body.To do- Lie on the bed with face facing upward. Fold both legs inwards to touch the soles together and let your knees relax outwards in the same directions. Place pillows beneath your knees for support if there is strain in the thighs.Put one hand on your tummy and other on your heart.
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