Bedtime Yoga Routine for Better Sleep - Therapeutic Yoga

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Yoga at bedtime can help you fall asleep faster and sleep better. Trudy, a registered yoga teacher & fellow PT from @HEALWellnessandTherapy, stops by to show a therapeutic yoga bedtime routine. More bedtime stretches Therapeutic yoga focuses on gentle yoga or modification poses with breathing techniques. Trudy is not only a friend and mentor, but she is also from Canada! So if you are a Canadian viewer, make sure to give her a shout-out in the comments. And Canadian or not, make sure you visit her website! Trudy’s website is When trying to get a good night’s sleep, you want to do stretches and exercises that don’t wake up your spine, so try not to extend your back or open up your chest area before going to sleep. A piriformis stretch is a great way to help relax the glute area and relax the lower body. Next, is a double knee to chest stretch. Make sure everything is in alignment, and that you are not getting any pinching in the front of your hips. Finally, legs up the wall helps with lymphatic drainage. This is a great way to relax the whole body and help with sleep. Related Sleep and Yoga Videos: Dr. Jo's Therapeutic Yoga Stretches Playlist: Yoga for Stress & Anxiety Relief - Therapeutic Yoga: Best Bedtime Stretches: =========================================== Doctor Jo is a Physical Therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy. SUPPORT Dr. Jo for as little as $1 a month, and get cool rewards: =========================================== Bedtime Yoga Routine for Better Sleep: DISCLAIMER: This content (the video, description, links, and comments) is not medical advice or a personalized treatment plan and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. Perform the moves in this content at your own risk. These moves may not be appropriate for your specific situation, so get approval and guidance from your own healthcare provider before beginning. If anything is painful or doesn’t feel right, stop immediately and contact your healthcare provider. Don’t use this content to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical condition. Don’t use this content to avoid going to your own healthcare provider or to replace the advice they give you. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ask Doctor Jo, LLC, its officers, employees, and contractors for any and all losses, injuries, or damages resulting from any and all claims that arise from your use or misuse of this content. Ask Doctor Jo, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content.