Bed yoga: Practice these 9 asanas for better sleep

Child's Pose (Balasana) The child's pose stretches the back, hips and thighs. Kneel on the floor, sit back on your heels and extend your arms forward on the mat. Place your forehead on the ground and breathe deeply.

Legs-up-the-wall (Viparita Karani) Facing the wall, lie on your back and walk your legs up high or lift your hips with your arms. Your hips can be against the wall. Stretch your arms out beside you. 

Cat-cow pose (Bitilasana Marjariasana) Place your hands at shoulder-width apart, and your knees below your hips. Take a deep breath and tilt your head towards the ceiling while also sticking up your pelvis. Then, on your exhale, arch your back and bring both your head and pelvis down.

Forward fold (Uttanasana) This pose is as easy as standing up straight and leaning over to reach for your toes. Place your If you are able, place your hands on the ground. If you are unable to touch your toes, you can do a half-forward fold and grab below your knees.

Bridge pose (Bandha Sarvangasana) Start by lying down on your back, legs and arms stretched out and on the ground. Take a deep breath, raise your core off the ground. Your knees should be at a 90-degree angle. 

Seated twist (Vakrasana) Sit up and extend your legs out in front of you. Cross one leg over the other, pulling the heel of the crossed leg to your outer thigh. With the opposite arm, cross your body and twist yourself, pushing with your elbow on the raised knee. Twist and breathe.

Lizard Pose (Utthan Pristhasana) From hands and knees, bring your left foot forward between your hands and lower your right knee to the floor in a Low Lunge. Inch your left foot further to the left and bring your hands or forearms to the floor, bed, or blocks underneath your shoulders in Lizard Pose.

Easy Pose (Sukhasana) Sit on the edge of a folded blanket or a couple of pillows with your legs crossed and your shoulders stacked over your hips in Easy Pose. Close your eyes and tune into the rhythm of your breath. Rest your hands on your knees or in your lap. 

Corpse Pose (Savasana) Lie on your back with your legs relaxing at least hip-distance apart and arms resting at your sides, palms up. If you prefer, slide a bolster or a couple of pillows beneath your knees to help relieve tension in your low back. Let the weight of your body sink into your mat and allow your attention to rest on your breath.