Yoga for Insomnia

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Yoga Instructor discusses yoga for insomnia.

Yoga Instructor discusses yoga for insomnia.

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Featuring Rachel Wainwright, RYI, Registered Yoga Instructor

Duration: 1 minute, 22 seconds

Presenter: Ms. Rachel Wainwright, Yoga Instructor, Vancouver, BC

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Yoga for Insomnia

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Adult women often have more difficulty sleeping than men.

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Yoga can be good for insomnia but won't help restless leg syndrome (RLS).

Explanation:

Research shows that yoga can help reduce the symptoms of restless leg syndrome (RLS).

3

Hatha yoga is not recommended before bedtime.

Explanation:

Hatha yoga can be a great practice before bedtime, because it involves breathing techniques and gentle positions.

4

Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani) is a good yoga pose to do before bedtime.

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Avoiding looking at phones and TV screens at least one hour before bed can also be beneficial.

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