Are you suffering from insomnia? Do 3 yoga asanas before going to bed, symptoms of insomnia will start getting cured on their own.

Balasana

Balasana is such a yoga, through which you can get many benefits. This asana is called Child’s Pose in English. Doing Balasana reduces stress and anger, which leads to good sleep. Apart from this, its practice also provides relief from waist, shoulder, neck, back, joint and muscle pain. It is very easy to practice.

To do this, first of all sit on a mat with your knees and make a small gap between the knees. Now, while inhaling, lift both the hands straight above the head and while exhaling, bend forward. Slowly bend your head towards the ground and keep both hands straight in front on the floor. Stay in this posture for 2 to 3 minutes. During this, take a long breath in and exhale. After this, come back to the previous pose.

Legs-up-the-wall

One can remain fit both mentally and physically through Viparita Karni Yogasana. This asana is also considered beneficial in insomnia. Actually, by doing this pose the body gets relief, blood circulation improves and fatigue and stress are reduced, which leads to good sleep.

To do this, lie down on a mat and slowly rest your feet on the wall. While doing this pose, your waist should be straight and keep your hands straight on the floor. Try to stay in this pose for about 5 to 15 minutes. Practice this before sleeping.

Uttanasana (Forward Fold)

Along with strengthening the muscles, this yoga asana helps in reducing headache, fatigue, stress and anxiety and keeps the mind calm. By practicing this one can get rid of insomnia. By practicing Uttanasana daily, you start falling asleep within a few minutes of lying down on the bed.

Now let us know the way to do it. To do Uttanasana, first stand straight on a yoga mat and take both hands upwards while taking a long breath. Then while exhaling, bring your hands down to the ground and try to touch the toes of your feet. Remain in this position for 15 to 30 seconds. Then come back to the previous posture.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.