Stretches to Help You Sleep Better Tonight

Jay Sullivan

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Workout by Kay Kay Clivio, an instructor at Pure Yoga in New York City

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