Modern life bombards us with stimulation Television sets, cell phones, radios and late night parties are constantly reminding us to stay alert. Our early ancestors did not have these impediments to sleep. They did not have houses with dark shades to avert morning sunlight, nor did they have light bulbs, T.V, Telephone and E-mail to stimulate them in the evening.  Their Biological clocks were constantly being tuned to the systematic dark and light cycle of the earth’s changing seasons. Insomnia is a disease of the civilized society, during sleep only tensed muscles and nerves get rest and renovation of the cells takes place.Regular practice of yoga is the very beneficial for insomnia patients.

1. SHAMBHAVI MUDRA: Sit in any comfortable meditation pose keep the head, shoulder and spine upright and straight. And place the hands on the knees in (Jyana Mudra). Close the eyes and relax the whole body. Now look up word and in ward, focusing the eyes at the eyebrow centre. Hold the gaze as long as you are comfortable. Release if the slightest sensation or strain. Close the eyes and relax them. Try to do 5 minutes daily.Caution: People suffering from cataract surgery, glaucoma and eye operations should not perform Shambhavi mudra. For advance practitioner it is a powerful technique for awakening Agya Chakra.
2. VAJRASANA: Vajra means “Adamant” or “thunderbolt” in Sanskrit. This asana makes the body as strong as the thunderbolt. Method:  Kneel down on the floor. Bring toes to join at back. Heals apart and big toes pointed towards each other. Lower the buttocks on to the inside surface of the feet with heal touching the side of the hips. Adjust hands on respective thighs, spine erect, hand and neck straight, close the eyes, and relax the arms and whole body. Rhythm: Normal breathing. Duration: Do it 5 to 10 minutes daily. This is the only Asana in yoga, which can be performed directly after meal.Caution: If there is pain in the thighs while performing asana then release the posture and stretched the legs and shake the feet vigorously until the stiffness disappears.

SLEEP IMPROVING TIPS Ensure that the Bed is comfortable and environment is relaxing. Choose the right bed and pillows. Because you will spend approximately one-third of your life there. All of your body’s chemicals and hormones gradually learn an established pattern and will trigger to prepare you for sleep if you follow a daily ritual. Be certain to avoid coffee, tea, soda and chocolate in the evening. Resist napping during the day. Drink minimum at least 15 glasses of water each day. Avoid bright light because it can trick our brains in thinking and heightened states of anxiety.Try to avoid heavy eating before going to bed.