Say goodbye to long nights of restless sleep. Believe it or not, you can ease your mind and help your body drift into sweet dreams by mixing up your bedtime routine.

Say goodbye to long nights of restless sleep. Believe it or not, you can ease your mind and help your body drift into sweet dreams by mixing up your bedtime routine. 

Incorporating these 5 yoga poses into your nightly routine will help you wind down, so that you can achieve a good night’s rest.

• Upside-Down Dreamer (0:00-2:00 minutes)
  Sit facing your wall or headboard with your bottom about 6 inches from it. Lay back, extending your legs up the wall. The further away your bottom is from the wall, the easier the stretch. If you find the stretch to be too easy, slide your bottom closer to the wall. Rest your arms by your sides with palms up.
• Side Twist (2:00-3:00 minutes)
  Sit cross-legged on your bed. Exhale as you place your right hand on your left knee and left hand on the bed behind your tailbone. Twist your torso to the left and let your gaze follow over your left shoulder. Take deep breaths, then return your body to center, and repeat on the opposite side.
• The Lazy Goddess (3:00-5:00 minutes)
  Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet together. Face the soles of your feet together, and let your knees fall open, forming a diamond. Rest your arms on the bed with your palms facing upward. If you are experiencing discomfort, place a pillow under each knee to elevate.
• Child’s Pose (5:00-7:00 minutes)
  Comfortably sit on your heels with your back straight. Extend your arms above your head and roll your torso forward until your forehead rests on the bed. Try to bring your chest to your knees.
• Rock-a-Bye (7:00-8:00 minutes)
  Lie on your back, hugging your knees to your chest, and criss cross your ankles. Wrap your arms around your shins, breathe in, and rock yourself forward to sit up. As you breathe out, fall back. Repeat for 1 minute. As you roll back for the final time, extend your arms and legs, and let your mind and body drift into a restful sleep.