And that I can combine these poses while lying in bed to add an extra layer of luxury to the experience. Now that I’m home, I revel in the fact I can stay in bed for longer periods of time. That’s why I use this bedtime yin sequence to bring balance back to my body and mind frequently when traveling. And the body really does get tired of sitting for hours on end. Yet our minds are always accessing new information. And this surely is the case when you compare it to how we used to travel via car. You’d think with a queen size bed in the van there would be plenty of rest happening while the other person is driving. We see new places, try new foods, and get to visit family across the country. These adventures are usually very exciting. Steve and I just returned to the west coast after 10 days on the road. Plus you’ll tap into an inner calm that allows you to drift to sleep more easily, and wake up more refreshed each morning, too. You’ll release tension in the body and get more comfortable before bed. You can have trouble falling asleep or difficulty sleeping through the entire night.That’s why this bedtime yin yoga sequence is the perfect way to offset these problems. Stay in this pose for a few minutes, relaxing your body deeply.The quality of your sleep can be greatly affected by the amount of mental and physical stress you experience during the day. After a minute or so, turn your cheek to the other side. Slowly bring your torso down to rest on the bolster out in front of you, turn to rest on one cheek on the bolster, and place your arms down alongside it. Place the narrow end of the bolster between your legs and tight against your body. Then take your knees apart and touch your toes together at the back of the blanket. Sit on your heels on your folded blanket. We recommend three specific props to practice the restorative poses below (or in our Restorative Yoga Cards listed below): two foam blocks, a bolster, and a cotton or a wool blanket. The poses are held for longer periods of time to soothe the nervous system. Using the props should not cause any pain, but instead should allow you to completely “let go” and relax deeply. Take your time getting into each of the poses with your props and ensure that you are fully comfortable. Restorative Yoga Poses to Reduce Stressīelow, you’ll find five deeply relaxing poses below to reduce stress and invite calm. For more poses, check out our Restorative Yoga Cards for Kids and Restorative Yoga Cards for Grownups. The five restorative yoga poses below are recommended for ages 6+.
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