Just as yoga and similar body movements can help settle your mind and body for sleep, breathing exercises can be a wonderful part of healthy bedtime ritual. Try the 4-7-8 breathing technique, also known as the “relaxation breath.” Some say this method is so effective they can fall asleep in just a few minutes. Inhale […]
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Spinal Alignment for Your Sleep Position
Proper spinal alignment is not only important for better sleep, it’s critical to back health and overall wellness. Sleep experts say the best position for proper spinal alignment is on your back, and second to that would be on your side with your legs stretched out as opposed to curled up, which is pretty common. […]
Three Moves for Better Sleep
Yoga can be done by anyone, anytime and just about anywhere. Here are two positions that can be done regardless of experience and fitness level for almost immediate results in lowering stress and promoting sleep: Yoga pose Uttanasana, or Standing Forward Bend, can do wonders to calm the mind. Any yoga poses and moves that […]
Aromatherapy: The Natural Sleep Remedy
With so many Americans reporting sleep issues, the industry of sleep-promoting supplements has become more of a palace. But there are many people who seek natural remedies to help them get better sleep, and they find aromatherapy a simple, inexpensive and effective way to calm and soothe as part of the bedtime routine. An aromatherapy […]