10-Min Bedtime Stretching Exercises - Pre-sleep Flow (beginners)

PDF pose chart here: www.yogabody.com/bedtime-yoga...
Looking for a simple and natural way to boost your sleep? Stretching exercises combined with deep breathing just before bed help prepare your body for sleep, improve the quality of your rest, and can potentially reduce symptoms of conditions such as restless leg syndrome and nocturnal breathing challenges.
The sequence of poses in this video takes just 10 minutes. To keep things simple, practice right next your bed and finish up lying down. It’s the perfect way to set yourself up for a restful night’s sleep. So, let’s get started!
VIDEO CONTENTS
00:00 Bedtime Yoga
01:00 4:8 Breathing Practice
02:03 10-Minute Routine
02:14 Moon Salute Flow
05:12 Passive Squat
06:36 Standing Pigeon
09:03 Windshield Wiper Twist
DISCLAIMER - if you’re injured or suffering from pain when performing any of these poses, back off and see a doctor.
THE BENEFITS
Practicing yoga stretches before bed can help promote better sleep in several ways. It can help to calm your mind, reduce stress and anxiety, improve breathing, and promote relaxation and flexibility, all of which can lead to improved sleep quality and duration.
4 POSES WE'LL LEARN
1) Moon Salute Flow
2) Passive Squat
3) Standing Pigeon
4) Windshield Wiper Twist
WANT MORE?
* Science of Stretching program (on-demand): www.yogabody.com/stretching/
* Join our YOGABODY Daily at-home fitness program: www.yogabody.com/yb-daily/
* Lucas’ podcast: www.LucasRockwoodShow.com
* Main site: www.yogabody.com/
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Пікірлер: 99

  • @pelvicangel
    @pelvicangel Жыл бұрын

    Love that last thoracic twist, but my bed is too low so I used the back of a chair

  • @missEvaMarie58

    @missEvaMarie58

    Жыл бұрын

    I used a table.

  • @meowmeow4670
    @meowmeow4670 Жыл бұрын

    If my mom walked in while I was doing this, she'd think I was possessed by a demon..

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    Жыл бұрын

    True;)

  • @Omfgwhtavid

    @Omfgwhtavid

    Ай бұрын

    It’s not the worst thing she could walk in on

  • @zonozonoify
    @zonozonoify10 күн бұрын

    Oh man, this relaxed stuff i hadn't realized was tight and stiff. Thank you!

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    9 күн бұрын

    That's awesome! It's amazing how much tension we can hold without realizing it. - YOGABODY Team

  • @Libbilish
    @Libbilish20 күн бұрын

    Previewing your video is already so relaxing that I’m sure this is going to be a great addition to my evening routine.

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    18 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the support! Hope it helps. - YOGABODY Team

  • @kaarincotterill5249
    @kaarincotterill524910 ай бұрын

    I cannot believe the relief I experienced with these yoga moves.

  • @karenhyde8161
    @karenhyde81618 ай бұрын

    Dude, this is so underrated! I have a new wind down routine 🥰

  • @user-qo5pp4th5u
    @user-qo5pp4th5u Жыл бұрын

    omg, i never found a stretching routine that felt that good, thank you really

  • @bernie004
    @bernie004 Жыл бұрын

    I just found this channel and I'm excited to try these poses. Working in healthcare has really affected my sleep patterns over the past decade. The struggle is real and relying on meds to sleep can only help for so long (and often not the best choice long term). Maybe these techniques are what I've needed all along. Thanks Lucas!

  • @pelvicangel

    @pelvicangel

    Жыл бұрын

    Check out the science of stretching on the YogaBody website. It's amazing and there's a YogaBody telegram group where we keep eachother in check also

  • @joannayeung3705
    @joannayeung370511 күн бұрын

    This is one of the most unique bedtime yoga I have seen. Impressive. Thank you. ❤😅

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    11 күн бұрын

    Glad you liked the video, Joanna! - YOGABODY Team

  • @jessi5924
    @jessi59248 ай бұрын

    My husband decided to try yoga and is very skeptical and grumpy about it lol. He is a construction worker and noticed his mobility is getting worse, his sleep is suffering and he is consistently full of aches and pains. You are both efficient, logical and informative in your approach. I love how you introduced the class and how well you guide the practice. I think he may enjoy this as much as I did. Thank you.

  • @kellywhite-ns5vv
    @kellywhite-ns5vv11 ай бұрын

    These poses with the addition of your calm soothing voice was very helpful to help me wind down from a hectic day! Thank you

  • @lindaplumb8388
    @lindaplumb8388 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I had a car accident years ago, ever since I struggle with my neck and back. I found you a few months ago, I really like how you explain things. The twist in this was just what I needed, fingers crossed it helps me sleep. Thank you 🙏

  • @azalea.leo9
    @azalea.leo9 Жыл бұрын

    I genuinely felt calm and sleepy after this. Awesome!

  • @jessicacollins8049
    @jessicacollins8049 Жыл бұрын

    Ong thank your for acknowledging restless leg syndrome. I have it and its so painful. Especially when it rains or storms like tonight. I have broken bed spring from kicking my legs. Its not just ‘’oh, your legs just twitch” no. Its MUCH MORE painful than just a twitch. Sp,etikes its sombad i scream from the pain. Im hoping tomdo some light stretching to help relax before bed

  • @nicknemer8910

    @nicknemer8910

    9 ай бұрын

    I'm sorry to hear you're having so much pain. Hope the exercises helped out that you've found something for your pain. 😊

  • @saidturakhanov

    @saidturakhanov

    8 ай бұрын

    Try taking vitamin b1. Should help

  • @Nakanam1
    @Nakanam111 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video, doing it every night, it helps me to relax body and mind. Especially “ocean breath” is helping me a lot. :)

  • @richardtracy2944
    @richardtracy2944 Жыл бұрын

    Great narration. It really helps guide you through this. Thanks 👍

  • @manalghanem7403
    @manalghanem7403 Жыл бұрын

    Good evening, thank you for the channel and everything you do. I've been doing this bedtime stretch for 3 days now. I feel good and relaxed after it.

  • @Valentino016
    @Valentino016 Жыл бұрын

    This released alot of the tension I was experiencing throughout my body and I was able to relax and sleep peacefully. It really helped me relax my muscles and clear my mind and helped me with my insomnia and anxiety. The editing is great I love the atmosphere.

  • @gabycantagalli4536
    @gabycantagalli4536 Жыл бұрын

    ❤ Thank you Lucas! Will try it tonight!🙏🤗

  • @Cinema12341
    @Cinema12341 Жыл бұрын

    Need more videos that help against restless legs and arms

  • @AstridAmalia
    @AstridAmalia Жыл бұрын

    All the best! Thank you, Lucas!

  • @richardtracy2944
    @richardtracy2944 Жыл бұрын

    Great narration! It helps to have good narration since you cannot see the screen all the time. Thanks.

  • @leilislife
    @leilislife Жыл бұрын

    thank you! I feel super relaxed

  • @balancedtravellerfitness
    @balancedtravellerfitness Жыл бұрын

    Nice one Lucas, thanks! Going to try to get the other half to do this as a bedtime routine.

  • @rushsmiles8586
    @rushsmiles8586 Жыл бұрын

    Lucas, thank you so much!!! Very helpful!!!

  • @mvinayagar
    @mvinayagar Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I need this. Appreciate all your exercises. They are very easy to follow, above all I see results.

  • @robertacofie7387
    @robertacofie7387 Жыл бұрын

    Ye, just what I need! Thanks.

  • @vanetamorrison2972
    @vanetamorrison2972 Жыл бұрын

    This looks amazing. I've save it. Thank you. 😀

  • @vanetamorrison2972
    @vanetamorrison2972 Жыл бұрын

    Brillant. Forwarded with great pleasure. Thank you. 😀

  • @douglasbeliakoff2519
    @douglasbeliakoff2519 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this!

  • @charliechaplin2716
    @charliechaplin2716 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Lucas! Wonderful video - very clear explanation and love your calming voice 😊

  • @amyjackson8529
    @amyjackson8529 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🙏

  • @gretagreta8554
    @gretagreta85549 ай бұрын

    Dziękuję i pozdrawiam serdecznie ☺️

  • @kueichenglee7583
    @kueichenglee75839 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    9 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @YvonneSanders-hv2gc
    @YvonneSanders-hv2gc5 ай бұрын

    I like those wiper twists

  • @carolinedavid5545
    @carolinedavid55456 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @susanswaan9226
    @susanswaan9226 Жыл бұрын

    I always love watching your videos. They are great! I am sorry I cannot do this standing stuff. Is there an instruction for possible excercises for chairsitters, please? Greetz from the Netherlands

  • @notapottopissin7493
    @notapottopissin74934 ай бұрын

    first time here, and I was surprised by how quickly those 10 minutes went by!😂❤ loved it so much that I'm now subscribed

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it and hopefully you can do it too daily! - YOGABODY Team

  • @MultiHipatia
    @MultiHipatia Жыл бұрын

    I love the picture on the video ❤

  • @FollowerofDuck
    @FollowerofDuck Жыл бұрын

    tried these and now im gonna sleep so peacefully

  • @simplestway5804
    @simplestway58046 ай бұрын

    Thanks ❤

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    6 ай бұрын

    You're most welcome @simplestway5804!

  • @3ricFtp
    @3ricFtp2 ай бұрын

    Man been having trouble sleeping for some time now. I tried this and I instantly felt so relaxed and ready to sleep once it was over. Thanks for this 🙏🏽

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    2 ай бұрын

    Amazing! Happy it helped you relax. - YOGABODY Team

  • @MultiHipatia
    @MultiHipatia Жыл бұрын

    Me encanta la foto del video !!

  • @reshma_1704
    @reshma_1704 Жыл бұрын

    Wow..this gave me an instant release from the tension in my spine..❤❤Thanks for this wonderful video..Much love from India.🇮🇳

  • @dianaelena4851
    @dianaelena48514 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video, I was so wound up after standing hours on end at work and this is fantastic 😊

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped! - YOGABODY Team

  • @KristineMcCormickgij
    @KristineMcCormickgij Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Kristine!

  • @haplesslee1275
    @haplesslee12752 ай бұрын

    Love it

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you like the video! - YOGABODY Team

  • @kirstymacfarlane1620
    @kirstymacfarlane16206 ай бұрын

    Loved this practice, thank you. I normally do, for around 4-6 breaths, equal standing, forward bend, half sun salutation, warrior 2, reverse warrior, triangle, back into warrior 2, wide leg forward bend, walk hands, behind, forward, right, left and back to the middle, come up and finish with equal standing. I then do a supine practice and get into bed for savasana. I really enjoyed this practice though. Struggled getting my left leg on the bed for pigeon, was going to do it seated, I was able to bring my leg round and pivot my body back up into standing. I've always been good at modifying and finding ways around postures 😂. Much appreciated 🙏🧘🏼‍♀️

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    6 ай бұрын

    It's great to hear you know how to modify the stretches. Since you've been practicing, maybe soon, you'll be able to do a full poses that you had a hard time doing before. Keep going and stay bendy. - YOGABODY Team

  • @phya9324
    @phya9324 Жыл бұрын

    I didn't know how tight I have let my knee and neck muscles till I did this

  • @mady148
    @mady1489 ай бұрын

    Would this exercise be good for my back? I am going to be 78 yrs old this month. I am pretty flexible but afraid to try. Love your video.

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi Madeleine - for sure exercise will help just start very slowly. keep going.

  • @vicpso1
    @vicpso110 ай бұрын

    Great affects! In the AM!

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    10 ай бұрын

    Hope it helps, Victor!

  • @vicpso1

    @vicpso1

    10 ай бұрын

    @@YOGABODY.Official i am doing this every night and it is helping me with my sciatica !

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi Victor - great to hear.

  • @chanthana7694
    @chanthana7694 Жыл бұрын

    My first time in a very long while doing any stretch or wirkout so thank you for making me exhausted. Now I feel like I can go to sleep like a baby. Hopefully stay asleep.😅

  • @bananaskin7962
    @bananaskin7962 Жыл бұрын

    I wonder if you could upload something for a recovering broken wrist. It's my writing hand/wrist. I have always been very supple and have been doing yoga based stretches all my life. Now the doctors have told me my right wrist would only bend at 50 degrees at the most with a plate and pins in place. It is incredibly upsetting although I am doing my best to regain the flexibility and the suppleness I had before. It's been just over 2 months and I wonder if there is anything I can do to prevent further stiffness and loss of movements in the future. I will be seeing my physiotherapist next month but for the time being, I have been told to do everything and anything to get my wrist moving including daily chores. I would appreciate any suggestions you may have for many people like myself. Thank you.

  • @missEvaMarie58
    @missEvaMarie58 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You make it fun. And you’re cute too. 😊

  • @cbrady2101
    @cbrady2101 Жыл бұрын

    Love the hat😂

  • @MultiHipatia
    @MultiHipatia Жыл бұрын

    Pero más me encanta que ahora dormí mejor

  • @emilyb370
    @emilyb3706 ай бұрын

    🧘🧘‍♂🧘‍♀

  • @lauranistor6373
    @lauranistor63734 ай бұрын

    Hi. I would like to know whether your routines are ok for shoulder instability and hyperlaxity

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    4 ай бұрын

    Best to consult with a doctor or PT to ensure our routines are safe and suitable for your condition. - YOGABODY Team

  • @lauranistor6373

    @lauranistor6373

    4 ай бұрын

    @@YOGABODY.Official thank u so much.

  • @lukemateo9500
    @lukemateo9500 Жыл бұрын

    As a musician, I found an in for 8- out for 12 breathing pattern more effective

  • @MultiHipatia
    @MultiHipatia Жыл бұрын

    But I love the most I can sleep nice and deep

  • @rileighchristine_
    @rileighchristine_3 ай бұрын

    My bf asked me why I need alone time. This. This is why 😂

  • @christianchristensen8171
    @christianchristensen8171 Жыл бұрын

    The PDF is showing the morning yoga routine witch have different exercises than in this video.

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    Жыл бұрын

    Fixed www.yogabody.com/bedtime-yoga-flow-youtube/ Sorry about that!

  • @agrant1754
    @agrant1754 Жыл бұрын

    I know that you can also do this 4:8 method but in the middle hold breath for 7 seconds

  • @MrDesperadum
    @MrDesperadum8 ай бұрын

    Do you ghink everyones bed is that high? ;d

  • @BorrachoyLoco
    @BorrachoyLoco Жыл бұрын

    Listen bro, your free videos make a lot of sense, so I'm considering buying one of the paid programs. I'm confused which one is right for me. I'm in good shape, decent amount of muscle but total mummy, really stiff hammies, round back, forward head and very poor hip flexibility, knee from armpit around 30cm far between😂😅 So which I should go for ffs😂

  • @YOGABODY.Official

    @YOGABODY.Official

    Жыл бұрын

    haha! I suggest starting with the Science of Stretching, I've got modifications for each pose to help beginners: www.yogabody.com/stretching/

  • @BorrachoyLoco

    @BorrachoyLoco

    Жыл бұрын

    @@YOGABODY.Official ok i bought it. Its going to fix rounded shoulders too?

  • @nimimerkillinen
    @nimimerkillinen11 ай бұрын

    whats the reasonings behind noisy inhale and exhale? seems really aggressive to me

  • @nimimerkillinen

    @nimimerkillinen

    11 ай бұрын

    for an evening/wind down exercise i mean

  • @Turtlini509
    @Turtlini5095 ай бұрын

    I just ussally do the boxing stretches

  • @Maldanil
    @Maldanil9 ай бұрын

    It's so sad I can't do half of those. I can't stand behind my bed and it's too short...

  • @kaikai9542
    @kaikai9542 Жыл бұрын

    How can I do three legs dog that high @ 0.38 ? 😍

  • @emadrz1704
    @emadrz17048 ай бұрын

    What the hell was it it was more like a moorning strech im awaken than ever now 😐

  • @inad9300
    @inad9300 Жыл бұрын

    Explanations and exercises go too fast. Also comments about subscribing and whatnot aren’t appreciated as the last words to hear before sleeping.