Yoga - The Solution for Insomnia

[meredith hunt]

At one time, or another, all of us have experienced insomnia for any
type of reason. There are times when lack of sleep just can't be
helped, such as: the loss a loved one, going through a divorce, and
losing your job.
These are some of life's serious crisis situations, where we have to
let time heal, and try not to fall apart in the process. Some of the
solutions below will help insomnia, but they will not heal grief.
However, if you are continually staying awake over trivial matters,
these solutions will aid you to get a good night's rest. Remember -
not every solution will work for everyone, so try the easiest ideas
and make them fit into your lifestyle.
Do you have one or more problems, on your mind, that are troubling you
at bedtime? If so, write it down and leave it on the kitchen table
where you sit in the morning. This is a form of compartmentalization,
where your subconscious mind works on a solution, and you and your
conscious mind get some needed rest.
You will be surprised what happens the following morning. The problem
is much less important or your subconscious found the solution. This
technique is so powerful that many successful people use it, even when
they don't really have a problem. This keeps you organized, on a daily
basis, and you will get more accomplished in life.
That leads into the next idea, which is establishing a daily routine.
Your body has a natural cycle, and most of us ignore it. Modern humans
are more out of tune with their bodies than ever before, so we have to
get back to basics and design a schedule for all tasks - including
sleep.
You should exercise every day, but your exercise routine should end
two hours before bedtime, at the latest. This allows your body and
mind "cool down" time. If you can exercise earlier in the day, feel
free to do so.
Exercise will give you extra energy during the day, and help you get a
good night's sleep, when you need it. If you don't exercise, don't
feel alone, but do take action. Gentle Yoga postures are a great way
to start.
If you find the right Yoga teacher, you will learn controlled
breathing (pranayama), stage-by-stage relaxation, and meditation. Each
is a powerful technique for winding down before bedtime. You always
practice controlled breathing with either, stage-by-stage relaxation,
or meditation. Some people practice stage-by-stage relaxation in bed
and fall asleep in the process. This is not a bad thing, if your
ultimate goal is to fall asleep.
Now let's look at a few other ideas, such as alcohol and hidden
caffeine. Alcohol has a way of getting you to sleep, but sleep is
often interrupted during the night. One suggestion, if you enjoy
drinking: Have one small drink; preferably wine, with your meal.
Caffeine is in coffee, many teas, many sodas, and a variety of other
drinks. Drink water later in the day, and give your body a rest from
caffeine.
Here are a few actions to take before bedtime: Eat very light, read a
book about something peaceful, and take a shower or a bath. You don't
have to do everything, but one of the above-mentioned ideas will work
for you.
Sweet
Dreams.
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