I hear so often that people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep at night.\u00a0 Either the mind is going from “things to do” or worry or hormones.\u00a0 Being careful what we feed our minds before we want to go to bed makes a huge difference in our sleep.\u00a0 Stay off the computer at least 2 hours before going to bed.\u00a0 No TV, no newspaper reading, no novel but some light reading or better yet something inspirational… poetry is wonderful and positive before bed.<\/p>\n
\u00a0I have\u00a0posted before the Peaceful Sleep Recipe you can look that up\u00a0 in the blog and it works wonders for me however, I also do calming things while I am sipping the treat or before.\u00a0 Don’t expect magic you have to participate in this process.\u00a0 Gentle yoga movements will also help to release the day and to prepare the body and mind for rest.\u00a0 Here is one gentle yoga session that you can practice before bedtime to stretch relax.\u00a0 Give it a go and let me know how it worked\u00a0for you.<\/p>\n
E= exhale\u00a0\u00a0 I= inhale\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 E\/I= exhale & inhale in that posture<\/p>\n
Lying on floor<\/span><\/p>\n E\/I Knees to chest<\/p>\n E\/I partial recline\u2013 knees bent feet on floor<\/p>\n E extend one leg long on floor<\/p>\n I other leg lifts with pointed toe<\/p>\n E Flex foot and lower leg till heel taps floor the repeat lift & lower X4<\/strong> then sustain lift and rotate ankle 5 circle each direction. Moving with the breath<\/strong><\/p>\n Rest in Savasana for a few breaths then repeat with other leg<\/p>\n E\/I Knees to chest<\/p>\n E\/I Partial Recline<\/p>\n Moving with the breath<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong>Bridge rolls starting with small lift of lower back\u00a0then increase the movement to larger movements. Sustain bridge lift 3-5 breaths mind that the thighs are parallel.<\/strong><\/p>\n E\/I Partial Recline<\/p>\n E\/I Knees to Chest<\/p>\n E Extend right leg long on the floor, arms in “T” position<\/p>\n E\/I Press into left foot to lift hips enough so that you can slide the hips 2-3 inches to the left then allow the left knee to move into a twist. Right leg is long on floor, left knee can be on block or blanket. Both shoulders on the floor arms out in “T” position. Breath is full & deep sustain this for 6-8 breaths<\/strong><\/p>\n Return to Partial recline then Knees to chest. Repeat other side<\/p>\n Bring feet together for reclined cobbler sustain 3-5 breaths<\/p>\n Savasana 6-8 breaths<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I hear so often that people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep at night.\u00a0 Either the mind is going from “things to do” or worry or hormones.\u00a0 Being careful what we feed our minds before we want to go to bed makes a huge difference in our sleep.\u00a0 Stay off the computer at least … Continue reading Evening Practice to prepare for a wonderful nights sleep.<\/span>