When You Fight the Night: 5 Exercises to Help You Conquer Occasional Insomnia

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Staring at the ceiling at night can leave you tired and grumpy. These exercises and techniques can help you work with your body to get the rest you need.

The ceiling fan just isn’t that interesting. I conclude this every time I suffer from insomnia, lying in bed for hours without wanting to get up but unable to fall asleep. I often set the stage for wakefulness myself: too much caffeinated tea before I go to bed or researching something on the internet that puts my mind to work and makes it difficult to turn off.

Sleep science can be surprisingly complex and involved, and new discoveries are emerging rapidly. 1. Walking 2.



Cat/Cow 3. Supine Spinal Twist 4. Supine Stretch 5.

Box Breathing Beyond these simple exercises, Pilates, yoga, tai-chi, and stretching can be significantly beneficial. Swimming, like walking, is also an excellent way to prepare your body to rest—for those of you with convenient access to water. I hope that these exercises help with improving your sleep.

If you still struggle to get the appropriate level of sleep each night, I suggest speaking with your medical provider. There may just be a solution out there with your name on it..