Although I cannot physically do a lot of yoga, I do what I can, and I try to do some at night a few hours before bed. I practice deep breathing, warrior, and just a few others. It helps me to de-stress, and relax, and align my spine.
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Deep breathing, simple yoga poses, can be very relaxing. It has been my main technique to unwind to help me sleep and it works.
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Working nights and getting home late, I sometimes find it hard to sleep. I've taken to putting my yoga mat out next to my bed before I go to work. When I get home, instead of sitting on the couch watching TV until I'm tired enough to sleep, I get in a quick yoga session. Stretches me out, relaxes me after a long night, and gets me ready to sleep.
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My favorite Yoga DVD's to do are PM Yoga and Power Yoga for Flexibility, both available from Gaiam, featuring Rodney Yee.
Part of staying healthy is getting lots of sleep. I try to get a nap each day. Once you can't get enough sleep during the night, make sure you get some sleep during the day. Even if you intended for it to be a nap and it ended up being a sleep. It is better. Getting you sleep renews you mind and you are able to think better. 10243
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