Surf & Yoga Retreat Guides – Yoga Poses To Help You Sleep Better
Yoga is a gentle and restorative way to wind down your day. A national survey found that over 55% of people who did yoga found that it helped them get better sleep. Practice these yoga poses right before bedtime and stay in them about 3 to 5 minutes each. These restorative yoga poses relieve tension and stress at the end of the day. The more that you practice these poses regularly, the more you likely you can get a good night’s rest.
Hero Pose (Virasana): This asana is basically a meditative pose. It really helps you in calming you down and makes you physically and emotionally stable. It also helps in relieving tired legs. Kneel down on the floor, with your knees bent and your legs folded underneath you. Let your hand rest on your thighs or you can also fold them in front of your chest. Bring your knees close so that the gap between your feet automatically widens.
It should be wider than the width of your hips. The top of your feet should be flat on the floor and your spine should be straight. Hold the position for 30 seconds. While you are in the sitting positions, it stimulates the pressure points on your feet that help in relaxing your whole body. You can also use this position to meditate and breathe deeply. It instills a sense of quiet while making you aware of your mental state.
Figure Four Against the Wall (Modified Sucirandhrasana): This asana is a restorative pose which means it improves your blood circulation. Find a wall and sit in front of it with your feet on the floor. Place a support like a bolster or a cushion under your lower back about half a foot away from the wall. Exhale and gently lie on your back stretching your legs against the wall such that the back of your legs press against the wall and your soles are facing upwards. Keep your sit bones as close to the wall as you can. Look up with your face and chin in one line. Open your arms sideways, lengthen your neck and keep your legs firm.
If you do not wish to use the support, you can use your hands to support your hips and rise forming a curve in your body. With the help of a support, you can stay in this pose for as long as 5 minutes.
Yoga is a great way to prepare for the surf and to feel grounded and in tune with our bodies. Nirbana welcomes solo travellers, adventure holidaymakers and like-minded people who are searching for the perfect holiday that combines the best of yoga, surf and paddle boarding. The luxury yoga retreat has yoga classes every day. Yoga is a big part of the retreat for those who are interested. Experience holistic therapies with experienced therapists to help you to relax, unwind and recharge your energy during your stay with Nirbana surf and yoga retreat.
