In the high-octane stress of today's society, where our thoughts are still racing after sprinting through the long day, from busy commutes to demanding work hours, sleep is harder to come by than ever. One may still be prone to excessive thinking even as the day draws to a close and one is unable to unwind. One method of unwinding before bed is y

The function of yoga in relaxing the mind before sleep was discussed by Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, yoga master and creator of the Akshar Yoga Kendraa, with an Lifestyle Magazine.

"Yoga teaches us strength and disciplines our bodies, but it is also a method of calming the mind," he said. Take deep breaths and perform ten to fifteen beats of soft movements to relieve pressure that has built up throughout the day. This gentle technique establishes a precedent for your body in the long run, teaching it to unwind and prepare for a restful night's sleep. Although nighttime yoga sessions only last 10 to 15 minutes, the advantages can be long-lasting. The body will eventually associate the signals of stretching with getting ready for bed and going to sleep, making it simple to fall asleep.

The yoga specialist taught five asanas and how to perform them:

1. Balasana (Child's pose)

• Kneeling on your mat with your toes touching, sit back on your heels with your forehead on the mat while extending your arm forward.
• Take slow, deep breaths. Allow yourself to unwind and remain for one or two beats.

• Let your knees fall out toward the bottom and bring the soles of your feet together.
• Let your hands lay on your tummy or by your side.
• With this disguise, the hips are opened up, and breathing becomes slower and more regulated.
• Stay for a while as well, taking in the time to rinse away all of the day's cares.

3. Up-the-Wall Posture (Viparita Karani)

• With your legs laying against a wall, you're on your back. Close your eyes and keep your arms at your side.
• While remaining in this position for five to ten beats and allowing the fluid illusion of calm to envelop you, take slow breaths as well.

4. Disguise as a cat-cow (Marjaryasana – Bitilasana)

• The spine's tautness is gradually suffocated by the back-and-forth movement.
• Get down on all fours. Raise the aspect and tailbone while inhaling (Cow pose).
• Do the Cat stance, which involves tucking the chin and exhaling around the back.
• For one to two beats, repeat slowly. Every held-up pressure is untangled by this sequence

5. The Body Posture (Savasana)

• This last disguise seals your practice. The triumphs face over while you lie flat on your back with your arms at your sides.
• Close the eyes. Avoid all movement while you're in this pose.

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