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Yoga Yoga Yoga Styles Beginners Poses & Workouts From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga I often get emails from folks looking for advice on which yoga poses they should do to help them with a particular health problem. And while sometimes a specific pose can help, I tend to take a more holistic view. Establishing a consistent practice is an important part of improving overall health, which in turn often causes improvement in chronic conditions. So while there is no single pose that will put you right to sleep, yoga can play an important part in helping you get a better night's sleep. Yoga for a Better Night's Sleep If you have a hard time getting to sleep at night, incorporating yoga into your life can help, especially if your insomnia is stress-related. See More About:  resting poses  home practice  stress management Yoga Nidra Yoga nidra is a set of deep relaxation/meditation techniques that many people find effective in helping them get to sleep. Although it's great to go to yoga nidra classes, you can also practice at home using guided meditations on CD. See More About:  yoga styles  yoga lifestyle  stress management How Has Yoga Improved Your Health? If yoga helped you with a sleep disorder or other chronic issue, tell your story here. See More About:  yoga therapy  yoga for better health  share your story Pose of the Week - Scale Pose - Tolasana Ever feel like your arms aren't long enough to lift up in scale pose? As you can see from the photo, having the shoulder slide away from the ears is key to getting that extra length. Most of the lifting then comes from the abdominal muscles engaging to move the legs off the floor, but if you are having trouble getting a feel for it, try the pose with a block under each hand. See More About:  hip openers  arm balances  intermediate poses Yoga Ads Yoga and Meditation Yoga Class Beginner Yoga Class Yoga Videos Asana Yoga Featured Articles Yoga Frequently Asked Questions Beginning Yoga Practice An Index of Yoga Poses Yoga Styles Yoga Audio, Books, and Videos Yoga Equipment and Clothing   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More> This newsletter is written by: Ann Pizer Yoga Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Yoga newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Yoga? Yoga for Beginners - How to Start Yoga and Weight Loss Find Yoga Poses Sun Salutation - Step by Step   Follow me on: Advertisement