Yoga Nidra may be your ticket to a better night’s sleep
If chaturangas, vinyasas and hot rooms aren’t your thing, understandable. But don’t give up on yoga yet: Yoga Nidra may be just your thing. You barely need a mat in this style of yoga, never mind a spiky towel to soak up your sweat. In fact, the main props include blankets, pillows and maybe your […]
3 subtle ways to improve your quality of sleep
We know the basics of a good night’s sleep: get seven to nine hours (whatever feels best to you), skip screen-time before bed, have a calming nighttime routine, wake up consistently at the same time if you regularly struggle to nod off. But there are also subtleties of a good night’s sleep that can be […]
4 tips for when you can’t fall asleep
Having trouble falling asleep is the worst. So, when I find strategies that can help with occasional restless nights, I’m eager to share. Here are four tips to keep in your pajamas’ back pocket. 1. Warm your feet. When you catch yourself rubbing your feet together because you can’t kick a chill — stop. Put […]
Not feeling well? Here are some practical home remedies
It’s that time of year. Colds, the flu, general malaise … winter hasn’t left yet. On the heels of my entire family — and even our nanny — being sick, I’ve compiled my favorite all-natural home remedies. To be clear, I’m not a doctor. This isn’t medical advice and I’m not opposed to medicine. But […]
Two Things To Try When You Can’t Sleep
Can’t sleep? You could count sheep. Or take Ambien. But if Ambien is too strong for you, and sheep do no more than rhyme with sleep, here are a few other things to try when shut-eye eludes. They’re mind and body tools that can help you relax physically, which in turn facilitates a calmer mind. […]
A Trick to Fall Asleep
This technique is like medicine. Instead of getting frustrated when you can’t fall asleep, do this. Deepen your breath Inhale a little bit, and hold Inhale a little more, and hold again Inhale and totally fill your lungs… Slowly, with control, exhale; release every last last drop of air Do all this through your nose […]