Best Yoga Poses for Better Sleep: A Simple Bedtime Yoga Routine

 Which Yoga Pose Is Best for Better Sleep? Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani) is one of the best gentle yoga poses for better sleep because it encourages relaxation without requiring intense physical effort. A calming bedtime yoga routine can also include Child's Pose, Supine Bound Angle Pose, Cat-Cow, and a gentle seated forward fold. Practice slowly for 10–20 minutes before bed and keep the breathing relaxed. Research supports yoga and other mind-body exercises as potentially helpful for sleep quality, although results vary by person and yoga style. A 2024 systematic review and network meta-analysis found that yoga significantly improved sleep quality compared with no exercise in adults. Why Try Yoga Before Bed? A busy day can leave the body physically tense and the mind mentally active. Instead of ending the...