A subscriber recently shared her struggle with stress, tension, and trouble sleeping. While medicine can help, yoga and meditation offer lasting solutions.
Before we look at the solution, it's important to recognise that disrupted sleep and insomnia are rarely caused by a single factor—lifestyle choices often have an important role.
“When the body relaxes, the mind follows.”
Your Lifestyle Choices Matter
Night Routine
Do I have a calming sleep routine?
Our bodies need clear signs to know when it is time to rest. This is not only about going to bed earlier, but about implementing lifestyle changes which match your body's natural rhythms.
Ask yourself, can you make adjustments with the following lifestyle choices?
Caffeine: Do I overconsume? Do I allow a 10-hour window before sleep?
Diet: Do I maintain a nutritious, balanced diet?
Mental Wellbeing: Do I make peace of mind a priority?
Work: Am I working just before bed?
Night Routine: Do I have a calming sleep routine?
Relax Physical Body Before Sleep With Guided Body Scan Meditation
Drawing from yogic physiology, we understand that humans are composed of five subtle bodies or sheaths – the Five Koshas. The outermost layer, the Annamaya Kosha, is our physical form.
Restful sleep begins with physical awareness. Our 60-minute body scan meditation guides you to relax muscles and ease tension step by step.
When the body relaxes, the mind follows, signalling to the nervous system it is safe to sleep and recover.
Practice this meditation nightly to help you relax before bed. Gradually reduce frequency as falling asleep becomes easier.
Conclusion
Yoga and Meditation can certainly help relieve insomnia. However, we should never neglect the value of lifestyle choices. The key to having a good night's sleep is to pair a balanced lifestyle with regular relaxation techniques.
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