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Stretches to Help You Sleep Better Tonight

Sleeping swan
Jay Sullivan
 
Do these stretches right before bed to fall asleep faster and sleep better.

Sleeping Swan

What you'll need: A pillow

Tip: With each pose, breathe in and out through your nose for a calming effect on the nervous system.

Targets: Neck, shoulders, back, hips, and legs

  • Sit on floor with pillow in front of you. Bend left knee, bringing sole of left foot to right inner thigh. Lift butt and extend right leg behind you.
  • Staying centered, gently hinge forward from hips, placing head on pillow. Extend arms forward, elbows slightly bent.
  • Hold for 8 to 10 breaths. Roll back up. Switch legs; repeat.

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cynsmith331 wrote:

Great for BETTER night's sleep. I skipped last night and could tell. Of course, as anyone would know stretching is a form of "warm up" and this is NOT to treat INSOMNIA.

1/27/2012 01:17:07 PM Report Abuse
natalieerussell wrote:

I want to know why these stretches in particular would help me sleep. Can you tell me that, Fitness?

12/6/2011 09:32:12 PM Report Abuse
Claresi wrote:

How about putting these in a list rather than slides. Much easier to view (less time-consuming) & print.

12/6/2011 12:07:12 PM Report Abuse
cabrooker1 wrote:

Go to http://www.InsomniaDoc.com to get real advice on how to treat insomnia from a Cleveland Clinic-trained Sleep Doctor and Neurologist, Dr. Craig Brooker, M.D.

12/2/2011 03:19:11 PM Report Abuse
jwdemata1 wrote:

helped me a lot .. i tried it then i got wonderful dreams! Amazing workout

3/21/2011 11:37:25 AM Report Abuse
volcraze wrote:

I'm going to need an artificial knee and spine if I try to do that.

10/16/2010 06:59:40 PM Report Abuse
kdswenson wrote:

I wish I could print all at once, like we used to be able to do.

10/13/2010 10:09:03 AM Report Abuse
strawberry_diane wrote:

It forgets to mention something imprtant however - you should never stretch without warming up first to avoid injury.

9/24/2010 07:34:52 PM Report Abuse
prashantmaruti wrote:

Thanks for the information.This is a very important information. use it. ======================pras

9/22/2010 01:23:36 PM Report Abuse
elizapaa wrote:

I looove this stretch!

4/12/2010 10:11:18 AM Report Abuse
dvangor wrote:

I don't think this is recommended for anyone with an artificial knee,do you think?

1/16/2010 05:25:48 PM Report Abuse
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