Yoga for Better Sleep
Getting enough quality sleep is crucial to health and wellbeing. Most health professionals recommend getting 7-8 hours of quality sleep per night for optimal health and increase longevity. But studies show that 35% of Americans do not sleep well. We live in a fast paced seemingly ceaseless moving society. Some people even wear their sleep deprivation on their sleeve as a badge of honor. But not getting enough sleep or poor quality of sleep can lead to weight gain, low energy, bad moods, decrease cardiovascular health and decrease cognitive function. Stress and Fatigue There are two common types of sleep problems. The first one is difficulty falling asleep. This form of sleep issue is driven mostly by stress. Our mind is so active that we can not quieten it enough to fall asleep. The other common type of sleep problem is trouble sleeping through the night. This form of sleep issue is driven by deep fatigue. The body is so tired, restless, and depleted that it does no
