Q: Redundancy from my job has caused a lot of stress for me. Can yoga help with insomnia and if so can you suggest any poses? I struggle to sleep even when I’m physically tired. E.
Johnson (New York, USA)
A: Absolutely. Yoga addresses insomnia by calming the Manas (mind) and relaxing the Prana (life energy). Before bed, try a Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) practice: Lie on your back in Savasana (Corpse Pose) and listen to a guided relaxation that scans the body from head to toe. Combine this with Chandra Bhedana Pranayama (moon-piercing breath): Close your right nostril with your thumb, inhale deeply through your left nostril, and exhale through the right. Repeat for 5-10 minutes to cool the body and prepare for rest.
