YOGA FOR INSOMNIA – SLEEPLESSNESS
It Is a Condition Of Inadequate Quantity Or Quality Of Sleep.
CAUSES
- Mental tension brought about by anxiety, worries, overwork, over excitement, anger.
- Constipation
- Dyspepsia
- Excessive intake of tea or coffee
- Smoking
SYMPTOMS
The signs of pathological insomnia are dramatic changes in the duration and quality of sleep. Persistent changes in the sleep patterns, lapses of memory, and lack of concentration during the day. Other symptoms are emotional instability, loss of co-ordination, confusion and lingering feeling of indifference.
YOGIC PRACTICES
ASANA
- Pawanamuktasana part I
- Shashankasana
PRANAYAMA:
- Brahmari
- Ujjayi abdominal breathing in shavasana before going to sleep
SHATKARMA:
- Trataka
OTHERS:
- Yoga nidra before sleep