Lack of quality sleep is not only frustrating but can also lead to: hypertension, heart diseases, depression and diabetes. Gentle and restorative yoga is thought to improve sleep by relaxing the mind and body.
Researchers at Harvard Medical school conducted a study and found that yoga improved: sleep efficiency, total sleep time, total wake time, the time it took to fall asleep, and the duration of sleep of the participants.
Ayurveda is considered to be a powerful mind-body health system developed by Indian sages. It is a science. Ayur means life and veda means science of knowledge. So, contrary to popular belief, it’s not just for treating illnesses.