Feeling Restless? This 15-Minute Bedtime Yoga Practice Is Like a Lullaby for Your Body

"If you find yourself staying up later than intended-whether due to doomscrolling or dealing with a racing mind-this bedtime yoga routine offers a simple way to wind down and support your sleep. This practice features yin yoga stretches to help you create space to release the stress of your day, slow your breathing, and move past any restlessness."

"Sticking to a consistent nighttime routine can be a challenge. But incorporating some structure into your evening, like a short bedtime yoga practice, can help set your body and mind up for real rest. If you'd like, brush you teeth and get into your PJs pre-practice so that you can drift off to sleep immediately afterward."

"Although yin yoga stretches are typically held a minimum of three minutes for maximum benefit, if you're pressed for time, holding each soothing stretch for any number of minutes will help you release some tension. You'll need a bolster or a couple of bed pillows-whatever you have on hand and makes you feel the most supported and comfy."

"Begin on your back. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor or bed. Toe-heel your feet a little wider than your hips and allow your knees to gently rest together in Constructive Rest. You want your toes to be turned slightly inward and your hands to be rest wherever feels comfortable. Stay here for at least 1 minute or as long as you'd like."

A bedtime yin yoga routine helps unwind when staying up late due to doomscrolling or a racing mind. Yin yoga stretches create space to release stress, slow breathing, and move past restlessness. A consistent nighttime routine can be supported by adding structure, such as brushing teeth and getting into pajamas before practice so sleep follows immediately. The routine can be done on a floor setup with a bolster or bed pillows, or even in bed for an easier transition. Constructive Rest is done on the back with knees bent and feet flat, holding at least one minute. Supported Bridge places a bolster or pillows under the lowest spine with hips lifted, held at least two minutes. Extended Leg Stretch follows as another soothing yin posture.

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