Some people cannot fall asleep due to cellular or genetic factors, but you are not genetically or cellularly in that scenario; instead, your body cells prevent you from falling asleep for a variety of reasons. Get at least 6 to 8 hours of quality sleep each day because while we sleep, our bodies mend at the molecular level and flush out toxins.
You can deal with the sleeping issues by practicing the following yoga poses before bed:
1. Balasana (sleeping baby)
With your legs spread apart and your big toes touching, place one or two stacked pillows under your chest and tummy. Close your eyes, relax your belly and jaw, and place one ear on the cushion. You can place your arms behind the pillow or on its sides. Enjoy the sensation of breath moving in and out while keeping your concentration on your nostrils.
2. Pawanmuktasana (relaxing peace pose)
Laying flat with a pillow behind your head is optional. Straighten and stretch one leg long in front of you while bending the other leg inward such that your knee is as close to your armpit as possible. Place your fingers behind the knee of your bowed leg or around your shin. Breathe in your abdomen while keeping your eyes closed and your jaw relaxed. You can linger for as long as you desire before switching sides.
3. The Swan Sleeps
Pillow in front of you as you sit on the floor. Left foot sole is brought to the inner right thigh by bending the left knee. Right leg extended behind you as you lift your butt. Keeping your balance, softly tilt forward from your hips and rest your head on the pillow. Arms extended in front with slightly bent elbows.
The health professional suggested the following for persons having problems falling asleep:
1. Try to eat before dusk and stay away from tea, coffee, alcohol, and big meals in the evening.
2. Ensure that your bed and pillows are cozy and supportive.
3. To assist in regulating your body clock, go to bed and wake up at the same time each day.
4. For at least an hour before going to bed, stay away from bright lights, such as those on laptop and phone screens, and highly stimulating movies.
5. Get blackout curtains to keep any light from entering your bedroom.