Yoga for Insomnia

Yoga Journal Yoga Poses Yoga by Benefit Yoga for Insomnia

Big Toe Pose

Padangusthasana

This pose gently lengthens and strengthens even stubbornly tight hamstrings.


Bridge Pose
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

Bridge Pose can be whatever you needenergizing, rejuvenating, or luxuriously

restorative.


Cat Pose
Marjaryasana

This pose provides a gentle massage to the spine and belly organs.


Corpse Pose
Savasana

Savasana is a pose of total relaxationmaking it one of the most challenging.

Cow Pose
Bitilasana

Cow Pose is an easy, gentle way to warm up the spine.

Dolphin Pose
Dolphin pose strengthens the core, arms, and legs, while also nicely opening the
shoulders.


Downward-Facing Dog
Adho Mukha Svanasana

Deservedly one of yogas most widely recognized yoga poses, Adho Mukha
Svanasana, offer the ultimate all-over, rejuvenating stretch.


Easy Pose
Sukhasana

Dont let the name fool you. If youre used to sitting in chairs, Easy Pose or
Sukhasana can be quite challenging.


Extended Puppy Pose
Uttana Shishosana

A cross between Childs Pose and Downward Facing Dog, Extended Puppy Pose
lengthens the spine and calms the mind.


Fire Log Pose
Agnistambhasana

The Fire Log Pose stretches the outer hips intensely, particularly the piriformis, which
is often the main culprit of sciatic pain.


Head-to-Knee Forward Bend
Janu Sirsasana

Janu Sirsasana or Head-to-Knee Forward Bend is appropriate for all levels of student
and a spinal twist to boot.


Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose
Viparita Karani

Theres a general consensus among modern yogis that Viparita Karani or Legs-UpThe-Wall Pose may have the power to cure whatever ails you.


Plow Pose
Halasana

Plow Pose reduces backache and can help you get to sleep.


Reclining Hero Pose
Supta Virasana

Lay Virasana back and to take the stretch in the thighs and ankles up a notch.