Yoga poses for better sleep
Slow, floor-based poses to wind the nervous system down before bed.
This is general guidance, not medical advice. If you are in pain, pregnant or recovering from an injury, work with a qualified teacher and check with your doctor first.
Ear Pressure Pose
A deep inversion folding the knees beside the ears to lengthen the spine, quiet the sensory organs, and calm the nervous system.
Plow Pose
A classic inversion where the legs reach overhead to the floor, releasing spinal tension while deeply calming the nervous system.
Supported Shoulderstand
A classic inversion where the body rests vertically on the shoulders, cultivating mental calm and upper-body strength.
Corpse Pose
A classic restorative supine resting posture that calms the central nervous system and integrates the physical benefits of your yoga practice.
Easy Plow Pose
A gentle, supported inversion that releases tension across the entire back body, neck, and shoulders while calming the nervous system.
Easy Supported Shoulderstand
A gentle, prop-supported inversion that elevates the pelvis and legs to soothe the nervous system and relieve tired feet.
Easy Supported Shoulderstand with Tilted Legs
A gentle, supported inversion that elevates the pelvis and angles the legs to calm the nervous system and relieve tired legs without straining the neck.
Reclining Bound Angle Pose
A classic restorative supine posture that gently opens the inner hips, groin, and chest while calming the nervous system.
Reverse Corpse Pose
A grounding prone resting posture that relaxes the spine, releases the shoulders, and fosters deep abdominal breathing.
Spinal Bend Pose with Legs to the Left
A restorative supine twist where both legs release to the left to ease spinal tension, open the chest, and soothe the nervous system.
Crocodile Pose
A grounding prone posture that decompresses the lower spine, encourages diaphragmatic breathing, and soothes the central nervous system.