The key to yoga for sleep is to stick with calm and restorative poses.
Though it may be tempting to think you should tire yourself out with intense workouts before bed, you actually want to calm your nervous system and wind down from your day.
A study found that a regular yoga practice improved sleep efficiency, total sleep time, and how quickly participants fell asleep, among other improvements for those living with insomnia.
Follow this routine to...
USA TODAY – There are four common sleeping positions, each with its own slight variations. Knowing their pros and cons can mean the difference between a restful night's sleep and an "Oh, my aching back" morning.
Side sleeping
Side sleeping is the most common sleeping position, according to Sleep Foundation, with more than 60% of adults preferring this position. It's also considered the healthiest, according to the National Council on Aging.
Dr. Chester Wu, a sleep expert...
CBS NEWS – Everyone wants a good night of sleep, but your go-to sleeping position can affect how restful your night is — and how your body feels the next day.
So which position is best: side, back or stomach sleeping?
Ellen Wermter, Better Sleep Council representative, family nurse practitioner and behavioral sleep medicine specialist, told CBS News it's more about what works for you, not which is considered the "best" position overall — though each...
Mayo Clinic News Network – If you snore, it could be a sign that you have obstructive sleep apnea.
Dr. Virend Somers, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist with a focus on sleep apnea, says it's a serious medical condition that can cause heart problems and other health issues.
Dr. Somers co-authored a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology on the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and its impact on cardiovascular disease.
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when...