Yoga helps to Fall asleep in 10 minutes

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Fall asleep in 10 minutes

We often have trouble falling asleep because we're worried and anxious. Consequently, we are stressed the next day. We live in such a fast-paced environment which keeps our senses constantly stimulated, and that affects our nervous system. Sleep calms the mind and relieves tension in the body. It plays a critical role in thinking and learning too. Lack of sleep hurts these cognitive processes in many ways. It impairs attention, ALERTNESS, concentration, reasoning, and problem-solving abilities. This makes it more difficult to learn efficiently. During the night, various sleep cycles play a role in"consolidating" memories in the mind. If you don't get enough sleep, you won't be able to remember what you learned and experienced during the day. Sleep disorders and chronic sleep loss can put you at risk of heart diseases, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, etc. During sleep our body is working on a cellular level. The body is literally repairing and restoring itself. Without it, you can't do what you want physically or mentally. Practising yoga can be an effective natural sleep remedy. 1. Deep breathing * Sit up in bed comfortably, either with your legs folded or straight in front of you; whatever you can do with the most ease. Sit up and lean slightly back on your pillows or backboard. Close your eyes and rest your hands on your thighs and just breathe here for a few minutes. This doesn't have to be a serious meditation but just a short while to do nothing but sbreathing * Be aware of the breath and feel the sensation in the nostril, the air passing in and out. 2. Gentle Equal breathing * Lie on the bed * Inhale and exhale through the nostrils in a measured way. Equalise the inhalation and exhalation. Inhale for a count of three, and then exhale for a count of three * It should be like smelling a flower, Never do abdominal or chest breathing or exert any kind of pressure during this breathing. 3. Relaxation process * Lie on the bed and keep the legs apart, palms apart, facing upward * This posture begins relaxation from your toes to the head. Slow down the breathing and bring the awareness to the toes and relax. Start with the toes and feet, then move up to the knees, thighs, rear, chest, arms, hands, neck, jaw, and eyes, eyebrows and forehead, all the while maintaining slow and steady breathing * Each time while you exhale, feel the body and mind is getting lighter and lighter.