Yoga asanas to sleep better, what to be careful of: Doctor explains

Poor sleep hygiene and interrupted slumber are common issues faced by young and old alike these days. While there are numerous reasons for this, including excess screen time, stress, noise pollution, and irregular sleep schedules, not many are aware of easy-to-implement, simple solutions beyond popping pills or sipping calming brews. However, did you know that yoga has a handful of postures and exercises that can help you sleep better and stress-free? Dr Sreejit SP, Chief Physician of Athreya Ayurvedic Centre, Kottayam, explains how to use yoga for a peaceful night of sleep. 

"Practising yoga in itself can help get rid of bad sleep hygiene," says Dr Sreejit, adding that the discipline is said to be effective in calming down our nervous system. As for the asanas and exercises that help specifically with sleep hygiene, he mentions three asanas:
1. Pranayama

2. Sheershasana

3. Sarvangasana