Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Oct/Nov 2018 Aspire Mag Full Issue | Page 67

YOGA NIDRA
IS ANOTHER
like magic, some will take some time and
others might not work for you, experiment
and see which ones will be helpful. It will
usually take a combination of a few rituals to
make a lasting change.
GREAT YOGA
Tea-Time
Chamomile tea is very relaxing and helps
your body and mind drift into sleep. Have
a couple of double strength (2 teabags)
chamomile teas, one in the evening and
another shortly before bedtime. It is best to
avoid caffeine if you suffer from lack of sleep
or at least to minimize it and only drink it in
the morning.

Lavender
Foot Soak
This ritual always puts me to sleep, fast!
Lavender is another herb that helps to
induce sleep. Use it in an oil diffuser, dilute
it with water and spray it on your sheets and
pillow or dab a drop or two behind your ears
and on your wrist before sleep. A hot foot
soak helps to draw the energy from your
head to your feet, helping you feel more
relaxed and less stressed. Fill up a tub with
(pleasantly) hot water, add a few drops of
lavender essential oil and soak your feet for
5 minutes before going to sleep. Dry and
keep warm by wearing socks.
Read A Book
Being in front of a screen up until you go
to sleep is one of the biggest reasons so
PRACTICE THAT
HELPS YOU SCAN
YOUR BODY AND
MENTALLY RELAX
EVERY PART.
many people are suffering from insomnia
nowadays. Go on a media diet for at least
2 hours before sleep. Don’t watch violent
and stressful shows at night. Read pleasant,
relaxing and nourishing books before sleep.
A reading ritual in bed helps you leave your
day behind and engage in a nourishing
activity that will lull you to sleep.
Eat a Light
Dinner
In Israel, where I grew up, in Europe and in
many other parts of the world, lunch is the big
hot meal and dinner is a lighter fare. If you
are used to eating your biggest meal in the
evening, switch it up. Have a smaller, lighter
and earlier dinner. When you go to sleep
while still digesting a heavy meal, it will keep
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