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Insomnia - A Yoga Teacher's Cures to Fight Insomnia
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A Yoga Teacher's Solutions for Insomniaby Paul M. Jerard JrAt one time, or another, all of us have experienced insomnia for some reason. There are times when lack of sleep just can't be helped, when emotions and thoughts won't be quelled, such as: the loss a loved one, going through a divorce, and losing your job. These are life's moments of serious crisis, where we have to let time heal, while trying not to fall apart in the process. Some of the solutions below will help insomnia, but they will not heal grief. On the other hand, if you are continually staying awake over trivial matters, these solutions will aid you to get a good night's rest. Remember - not every answer will work for everyone, so try the easiest ideas and make them fit into your lifestyle. Do you have one or more problems, bubbling in your mind, at bedtime? If so, write it down and leave the piece of paper on the kitchen table where you sit in the morning. This is a form of compartmentalization, where your subconscious mind works on a solution, and you and your conscious mind get the rest you need. 
You will be surprised what happens the following morning. The problem is much less important or your subconscious has found the solution. This technique is so powerful that many successful people use it, even when they don't really have a problem. This method keeps you organized, on a daily basis, and you will get more accomplished in life. That leads into the next idea, which is establishing a daily routine. Your body has a natural cycle, and most of us ignore it. Modern humans are more out of tune with their bodies than ever before, so we have to get back to basics and design a schedule for all our tasks - including sleep. You should exercise every day, but your exercise routine should end two hours before bedtime, at the latest. This allows your body and mind a "cool down" time. If you can exercise earlier in the day, so much the better. Exercise will give you extra energy during the day, and help you get a good night's sleep, when you need it. If you don't currently exercise, don't feel bad, but begin to take some action. Gentle Yoga postures are a great way to start. Any increase in physical movement will be well rewarded. If you find the right Yoga teacher, you will learn controlled breathing (pranayama), stage-by-stage relaxation, and meditation. Each is a powerful technique for winding down before bedtime. You always practice controlled breathing with either, stage-by-stage relaxation, or meditation. Some people practice stage-by-stage relaxation in bed and fall asleep in the process. This is not a bad thing, if your ultimate goal is to fall asleep. In the fight against insomnia, there are other areas to look at, such as alcohol and hidden caffeine. Alcohol has a way of getting you to sleep, but sleep is often interrupted during the night. One suggestion, if you enjoy drinking: Have one small drink; preferably wine, with your meal. Caffeine is in coffee, many teas, many sodas, and a variety of other drinks. Drink water later in the day, and give your body a rest from caffeine. Here are a few actions to take before bedtime: Don't eat two hours before going to bed - your stomach needs to rest, too. Read a book about something peaceful after getting into bed. Taking a shower or a bath before bedtime is another inducdemnt towards sleeping. You don't have to do everything, but one of the above-mentioned ideas will work for you. Sweet Dreams... About the author: Paul Jerard is the director of Yoga teacher training at Aura in RI. He's a master instructor of martial arts and Yoga. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness. He wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students wanting to be a Yoga teacher. http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org
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