Yoga to cure Insomnia
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Acharya
Vikrmaditya
Practice of yogic
techniques is perhaps one of the best ways of overcoming
insomnia.
Mudra
Touch the tip of index finger (Targni) with the tip of thumb to
form the Gyan Mudra. Acharya Keshav Dev calls this mudra as a Yogic
Tranquilliser.
Pranayam
Deep
breathing techniques like Bhastrika Pranayam help you fall asleep sooner and
improve quality of sleep. The pranayam has a beneficial effect on the nervous
system as it increases the process of elimination of toxins from the body and
normalises the blood supply in the brain, which subsequently effects in
relieving stress, tension and fatigue.
Process:
In
fresh air, inhale and exhale rapidly through the nose for one minute; relax for
a few seconds and repeat. Repeat for around 7-8 times at a stretch. (It should
be practised before meals.)
Yogasan
Balakasan
This is the best pose to sleep in. Children usually sleep in this pose.
• Lie on the stomach with the head turned to right side and the arms
alongside the body with palms facing upward.
• Bend the right arm and
place the forearms on the floor with the palm downwards on the side of head.
Keep the right elbow close to the body and be fully relaxed.
• Now
fold your right knee sidewise. Normal and deep breathing. Both hands should be
in Gyan Mudra. Relax in this pose as much as you
can.
Healthy
Tips
• Even 30 minutes of daily exercise will give your body
the activity and oxygen it needs to help you relax more and sleep
better.
• Your body likes regular routines. It likes to get up at the
same time each day, eat at the same time and even to go to bed at the same time.
So follow a routine.
• Try keeping wake-up time early in the
morning.
• Sleep with your head facing north or
east.
• Massaging the whole body before going to bed is one of the
best remedies.
• Avoid drinking tea, coffee and soft drinks before
going to sleep.
• Avoid dinner; fasting helps a lot in curing
insomnia.
• Most essential - avoid day napping.
• Try to
avoid caffeine, smoking and alcohol.
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