Gentle and soothing postures for restful sleep

Screen on at midnight, endless scrolling and thoughts that go round and round... We know the song! Result: a sleep in fits and starts and a difficult awakening. Fortunately, there is a simple and natural solution to help you unplug and have a dream night: sleep yoga. You don't need to be a seasoned yogi to benefit from it. A few simple postures and a few minutes before bedtime are enough to relax your body and mind, and settle you into the arms of Morpheus.

Start by stretching your back with the cat-dog pose.

Lie on your stomach with your hands under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Inhale while arching your back and lifting your head and cat tail. Exhale while rounding your back and bringing your chin toward your chest. Repeat 5 to 10 times.

Next, move on to child's pose.

Kneel on the floor with your feet hip-width apart. Sit back on your heels and lean forward, resting your forehead on the floor and stretching your arms out in front of you. Relax your neck and shoulders. Hold this position for 1 to 3 minutes.

To relax your legs.

Sit on the floor with your back straight. Bring the soles of your feet together, let your knees fall to the sides and gently lower your knees towards the floor. Breathe deeply and stay in this position for 2 to 5 minutes.

Finally, end with the Savasana posture.

Lie on your back with your legs and arms shoulder-width apart. Close your eyes and take a few minutes to scan your body, releasing any tension. Breathe slowly and deeply. Stay in this position for 5 to 10 minutes.

These few simple postures, practiced regularly, will help you find a peaceful and restful sleep. Don't hesitate to adapt them to your needs and explore other yoga postures that seem intuitive to you.