One of my favorite ways to settle in at night and prepare for deep, restful sleep is to practice pranayama while I am in bed. Regulating your breath can clear your energy, release tension and tightness throughout the body, help you settle into your parasympathetic nervous system (rest and heal), and slow your mind and body down in preparation for sleep.
Join me for this 10 minutes guided breath practice - perfect for in bed or right before bed to soothe and calm.
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