Have trouble sleeping? Try these 3 yoga poses to bring back shut-eye — fast

Namastay in bed.

Adults should be tucking themselves in for at least seven hours of shut-eye a night, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but it seems many are not getting that. 

Around the country, 70% of adults report they obtain insufficient sleep at least one night a month, while 11% report lackluster sleep every night, according to the American Sleep Apnea Association.

But a wellness influencer may have a solution for tossing and turning that can have more worrisome effects than just leaving you feeling tired the next day, as insufficient sleep can have detrimental effects on your physical and mental health. 

To help you drift off to sweet dreams, Jesse Gabler, the founder of Yogi Times, shared several yoga poses with The Post that could help you fall asleep before you have to count your sheep.

Happy baby pose

Formally known as Ananda Balasana, the happy baby pose is a great way to decompress your lower body and help you relax.

To come into the position, lie on your back, bring your knees to your chest and grab the outside edges of your feet with your hands allowing your knees to spread out wider than your torso.

“This movement stretches the lower back and hips, which is where tension accumulates during the day,” Gabler explained to The Post.

“Breathing deeply in this playful pose for a few minutes can calm your mind, lighten your mood and prepare your body for sleep.”

Child’s pose

Balasana says child’s pose is another simple movement that can help you to release tension while helping to get comfortable for bedtime.

For the pose, kneel on the floor with your knees spread as wide as your hips and sit back on your heels. Then fold forward to lay your torso in between your thighs and extend your arms forward or alongside your body, with your forehead resting comfortably on the floor. 

“This will gently stretch your back, hips, thighs and ankles. It encourages a sense of safety and comfort, which will especially benefit those who wake up feeling anxious or unsettled,” the yogi shared.

Corpse pose

Savasana, also known as corpse pose, is often used to end a yoga practice and can be a great pose to help you fall asleep — some may even drift off while in position.

To get into the pose, lie flat on your back with your legs spread slightly apart and arms relaxed down by your side with your palms facing up.

Close your eyes and focus on your breathing, taking deep, slow breaths.

“This pose allows your body to surrender to gravity, releasing physical tension and clearing the mind of stress,” Gabler said.

“Even a few minutes in Savasana can significantly relax your nervous system, making it easier to fall asleep.”