Many people have difficulty falling asleep.
If you're mind is racing, full of ideas and lists-of-things-to do tomorrow, it can be hard for you to switch off and rest.
To function properly during your day, it is vital you give your body and mind a chance to rest, repair and heal from the day's busyness.
You deserve a good nights' rest.
The gentle art of yoga is the ideal way for you to unwind after a busy day.
Practice these basic yoga exercises to calm and clear your mind and help you fall asleep easily.
1.
Neck Stretches Sit on the edge of your bed relax your arms and shoulders.
Inhale.
Slowly exhale through your nose and lower your head forward to rest your chin on your upper chest.
Feel the back of your neck relax and soften.
Inhale and return your head to centre.
Slowly exhale and lean your head back.
Let the jaw relax and be aware of the gentle stretch on your throat.
Breathe slowly and deeply.
Slowly return head to centre.
Repeat this stretch 3 - 5 times in each direction.
2.
Still sitting on your bed, slowly breathe in and raise both shoulders to your ears.
Squeeze them tightly and relax them as you breathe out.
Repeat 3 - 5 times.
Each time, allow your shoulders to relax a bit more.
3.
Shake your hands for 30 - 60 seconds.
Breathing fully and deeply as you do so.
Make sure your jaw is relaxed and feet resting comfortably on the floor.
4.
Brush/stroke down your left arm with your right hand.
Switch and repeat on the opposite arm.
5.
Lie on your stomach, fold your arms and rest your cheek on your arms.
Observe the raising and falling of your abdomen as it expands and contracts with each breath.
Stay in this position and take 3 - 5 rounds of deep abdominal breathing.
At the end of these yoga exercises, slowly return to normal breathing and lie down in your bed.
With practice, you will soon find it easier to fall asleep and have a good night's rest.