Yoga, breath work a good combination for a great night sleep

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Yoga, breath work a good combination for a great night sleep
Desi Bartlett instructs on how to use restorative yoga and Ujjayi breath for rest and sleep.Restorative yoga and breath work known as ujjyayi has been studied to help those who can't get a good night sleep, as the duo taps into the parasympathetic nervous system which helps the body unwind, relax, and sleep.

EL SEGUNDO, Los Angeles (KABC) -- Yoga expert Desi Bartlett says restorative yoga and ujjayi or victorious breath work taps into a certain part of our nervous system that is needed to relax and get to sleep.

"The parasympathetic nervous system is also referred to relax and restore. That's when we go into that place with our body repairing. When we're in the sleep state, when we are really really relaxed," said Bartlett.

Along with yoga poses, Breathing is crucial. And Bartlett says there's something called ujjayi that actually makes a difference, right through your diaphragm and belly and also your mind.

See the video story for tips to unwind and get rest.