The only treasure that money can’t buy is sleep. Factors causing lack of sleep vary, but significant factors remain anxiety and depression. When your mind keeps wandering, practicing yoga for mental health can quiet the thoughts that make it hard to fall asleep. Lack of proper sleep results in fatigue, low energy, and frustration. Over time, chronic insomnia may lead to high blood pressure, weight gain, and other health issues.

Insomnia is common, but untreated sleep disorders can harm your health. Starting with lifestyle changes like therapeutic yoga and mindfulness meditation is highly effective. It improves sleeping patterns through gentle exercise, which is especially useful for sedentary lifestyles. Certain poses nourish the nervous system and balance brain hormones to relax the entire body. An evening practice of classical hatha yoga, such as Surya Kriya or a gentle Hatha Bliss session, can further add significantly to sleep efficiency.

Mindfulness & Pranayama Benefits

Practicing mindfulness meditation for 20 minutes daily involves concentrating on your breathing to experience profound pranayama benefits. This brings your mind’s attention to the present without racing into concerns about the past or future. If you cannot focus on your breath, choose a sound like ‘Om’ and chant internally as you inhale and exhale, gently returning your focus whenever your thoughts wander.

Effective Asanas to help you sleep

1. Utkatasana

2. Dhanur asana

3. Matsyasana

4. Ardhchandrasana

5. Tadasana

6. Kapotasana

7. Parivrtta Trikonasana

8. Vrkshasana

9. Manjari asana

10. Halasana

11. Parvatasana

Lastly end on a positive note, lie in Savasana for 10 minutes