In my opinion, there is nothing worse than a bad night’s sleep.  Lately, I’ve found myself tossing and turning in the middle of the night, throwing off my comforter one minute and then pulling it up the other, and checking the clock to see how much time I have before morning.  There really is nothing more tiring than trying to fall asleep.  If you can relate, then this blog is for you. Today I’m sharing 3 restorative yoga poses you can do right before bed to bring your awareness to the present moment, slow down your nervous system, reduce your stress level, and get a better night’s sleep.  

It seems most people I talk to these days have trouble sleeping. Either they fall right to sleep when their head hits the pillow, but wake up in the middle of the night and can’t go back to sleep, or they never fall asleep at all. I’m personally in the first camp. Either way, it seems most of us are just going about our days in a sleepy fog because we aren’t getting enough rest at night. Thankfully, the calming benefits of yoga can help! By lowering stress levels, calming the mind and relieving tension in the body, a soothing practice can be an effective and natural sleep remedy.

I don’t know about you, but occasionally I go through periods of time where I don't sleep well or at all. Sometimes it’s just one or two nights and other times it can be much more. And when this happens, I am a crank-pot. I’m less productive, I’m quick to snap at family and friends and I generally just feel more anxious about most of life’s worries. We all know how important it is to get a good night’s sleep, but we don’t always know what to do when you can’t seem to make it happen. And although I’m not a sleep expert, I have figured out a few tools to help me sleep better when these restless nights occur. And I want the same for you! Today I’m sharing my favorite yoga, mindfulness and general tips and tricks to help you get a better night’s sleep in order to improve your overall health.