International Yoga Day 2023: 10 Yoga Asanas For Deep Sleep

Zee Media Bureau
Jun 19, 2023

Uttanasana

Stand straight. Raise your hands from the front to above your head, bend forward completely pushing your buttocks back till your palms touch the floor and your forehead touches your knees. Stay in this pose till you are comfortable. Return back to the standing position. Do not jerk up.

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

Lie on your back with your knees bent; keep your feet on the mat, hip-distance apart. Keep your arm alongside your body. Inhale and lift your hips up. Exhale as you slowly lower yourself to the mat.

Viparita Karani

Lay on your back, along the side of a wall, and lift your legs above the ground at a 90-degree angle. Keep your legs up. Hold this position for some time before bringing your legs back to the ground.

Supta Baddha Konasana

Lie on your back, bend the knees, and bring the bottoms of the feet together. Bring the feet to the floor and keep the heels close to the hips. Let the knees open wide apart. Your hands should be next to the hips. Discontinue the pose if you feel any discomfort or strain.

Paschimottanasana

Sit straight and extend your legs out in front of you. Pull your hands above your head and then bend forward with your arms stretched out. Try to hold the toes, and if you can't, hold the part of your leg where you can reach. Take a few breaths, before returning to the original position.

Sukhasana

Sit on the floor. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor. The knees should be as close to the ground as possible, if not touching it.

Vajrasana

Kneel and sit back on your legs. Your buttocks will rest on your heels while your thighs will rest on your calves. Breathe in and out. Keep your palms on your thighs, you also also fold your palms and do other variations.

Janu Sirsasana

Sit with your legs outstretched. Then bend your right knee and place the right foot against the inner part of your left thigh. Stretch your arms to grab the left ankle or foot. Hold this position and repeat on the other side.

Reclined Easy Twist

Lie on your back with your arms stretched out. First, bring your knees over to the left. You can support your knees with a bolster or blocks and hold the pose for a few minutes. Return to the original position and repeat on the other side.

Savasana

Lie down straight on your back and place your arms by your sides. Try to feel the weightlessness around you, by breathing in and out. Meditate as you breathe in and out.

Exercise With Caution

Always check with your doctor and a yoga practitioner before starting on a new exercise schedule. Some yoga asanas are out of bounds if you have health issues, so check with experts before incorporating them into your fitness routine.

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