By Khushi Pal
Published Feb 10, 2024

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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5 yoga poses to help you relax and sleep better 

A stressful and busy work life may disrupt your sleeping pattern. Practice these 5 yoga poses to relax and sleep better.

Vajrasana

This yoga pose helps stimulate blood circulation in the abdominal region, which aids digestion. It is beneficial in providing relief from back pain and relaxing nerves, resulting in restful sleep.

Paschimottanasana

This forward bending pose helps stretch the spine and hamstrings, resulting in a soothing effect on the nervous system. 

Balasana 

Also known as the child pose, this yoga asana helps release tension in the chest and provides relaxation to the back and spine, leading to better sleep.  

Savasana 

This simple yoga pose helps in releasing tension from the body. It helps calm the mind and body and promotes good sleep.

Uttanasana

This forward-bending pose releases tension from the neck, back, spine, hamstrings, hips and calves. It provides relaxation and calms the body.