7 yoga asanas that provide relief from insomnia

Problem of insomnia and importance of yoga

New Delhi: Nowadays many people are struggling with the problem of insomnia. It has become common to be unable to sleep even after going to bed, tossing and turning frequently or suddenly waking up after sleeping for a while. This affects energy and mental state the next day, causing fatigue and difficulty concentrating.

There can be many reasons for insomnia, such as stress, unhealthy eating habits, excessive consumption of tea and coffee, and lack of physical activity. In such a situation, yoga is a simple and natural solution, which provides peace to the mind and helps in getting good sleep by relaxing the body.

Yogasanas that help with insomnia

The first asana is Hasta Uttanasana. Stand straight and keep a little distance between the legs. While inhaling slowly, raise both the hands and tilt the body slightly backwards. Stay in this position for a few seconds and then return to normal position.

The second asana is Padahastasana. Stand straight and inhale and raise your hands up. Then while exhaling, bend forward from the waist and try to touch the ground with your hands. Wait in this position for some time.

The third asana is Bhadrasana. Sitting on the ground, join the soles of both feet together. Hold the toes with hands and keep the waist straight. Sit comfortably in this position.

After this practice Yoga Mudrasana. Sit in Padmasana or Ardha Padmasana, keep the waist straight and take the hands back and hold the wrist of the other hand with one hand. Slowly lean forward.

The fifth asana is Bhujangasana. Lie on your stomach, place your palms near your chest and while inhaling, lift your neck and chest up. Hold for a few seconds and then return to normal position. This strengthens the spine.

After this do Nadi Shodhan Pranayam. Sitting comfortably, close the right nostril with the thumb of the right hand and inhale slowly through the left nostril. Then close the left nostril and exhale through the right.

Finally, practice meditation. Sitting in meditation posture, place one palm on the other. Keeping the neck and shoulders straight, take a deep breath and exhale.