If you're having trouble settling down before bed, then unroll your mat and give this gentle yoga sequence a whirl. These poses are designed to bring your senses inward and to stretch the areas that are most prone to tension, so your mind and body will feel relaxed and ready for sweet slumber. Brush your teeth, slip into your jammies, turn down the lights, and start stretching.
This easy version of Downward Facing Dog allows you to target the back more than the hamstrings.
This relaxing pose will gently stretch your abs and neck.
Soothe your tight lower back and hips with this pose.
Pigeon pose is a relaxing way to loosen tight hips, and here's a variation that will also gently stretch your quads, spine, and shoulders.
This pose offers an even deeper spinal twist.
It's time for a soothing backbend to stretch your abs, chest, neck, and shoulders.
This is one of the most relaxing yoga poses you can do.
The ultimate hip stretch, this pose will also relieve tightness in your lower back. You can even do this one in bed!
This relaxing pose will increase flexibility in your spine while stretching your shoulders and neck. Plus, it's very calming to watch your lungs expand and contract as you breathe.
Not only will this pose instill a sense of calmness, but it'll also give you a slight release in your lower back and a stretch for your hamstrings. You'll need an uncluttered space at a wall and a bolster, blanket, or pillow.
Here's a relaxing way to increase side-to-side spinal flexibility.