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Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep, or get quality sleep. It can be caused by a number of things, including: 

• Stress 
• Changes in your schedule or environment 
• Mental health disorders like depression or anxiety 
• Gastrointestinal issues like heartburn or constipation 
• Circadian rhythm disturbances like shift work or jet lag 
• Neurological disorders like brain lesions 
• Medical conditions like hyperthyroidism 
• Poor sleep hygiene, like noise or too much caffeine 

Insomnia can affect your daily activities and make you feel sleepy during the day. It can also impact your memory and concentration, and increase your risk of health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer. 

How is Yoga Beneficial in treating Insomnia? 

Yoga can be a safe and effective way to help with insomnia by reducing stress. Some yoga poses that may help with insomnia include:

• Bal asana (Child’s Pose): This pose can help calm the body and mind, and may help with anxiety and insomnia. It can also help relax the neck and shoulders, and strengthen the joints.
• Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend): This pose can help elongate the spine.
• Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle): This pose can help ease tension in the hips and groin.
• Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall Pose): This pose can help recirculate blood flow, which can be helpful for tired feet and ankles.
• Savasana (Corpse Pose): This pose is the traditional final resting pose of yoga practice. 

Some other tips for practicing yoga for insomnia include:

• Practicing Yin yoga or gentle Hatha yoga before bed
• Practicing at the same time every day