Thursday, July 28, 2011

Insomnia Can be Treated Using Yoga

Sleep is essential for every human being to get recharged for the next day. It is important to perform our day to day activities in a better manner by having a sound sleep. Some people fall in to the sleep the moment they rest their head on the pillow. But for some, it is very difficult to get sleep. This sleeping disorder is termed as insomnia.

Whenever our mind becomes calm and quiet and whenever we don't have any thing to think we will naturally fall asleep. Finding difficulty to sleep means there is some problem related to the mind. Since yoga can help to calm and quiet the mind it can effectively cure the problem of insomnia. The postures of yoga increase the blood circulation to the brain which helps in normalizing the sleep cycle.

The breathing techniques involved in yoga allows more oxygen in the body providing clarity to the mind. Practicing yoga regularly helps in making the mind more relaxed. So that you feel like taking less sleep. For every minute you spend in yoga you will need one minute less sleep. This makes yoga an excellent time saver.

Certain things should be followed to get the best out of yoga for getting a better sleep.
  • Every day you have to make sure to do some or the other physical activity using yoga.
  • Learn a relaxation technique which involves yoga. Try to do it in the evening or before going to bed.
  • Don't carry your worries and pressures to your bed. Leave them out and then lie on your bed peacefully.
  • Take a warm bath with some aromatic oils which enhance your sleep.
  • Be sure that the surroundings are quiet and are free from dust and clutter.

If you follow regular yoga exercises and maintain above things perfectly you can treat insomnia by yourself.


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