5 yoga poses for better sleep &amp; relaxation

5 yoga poses for better sleep & relaxation

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Deepak Soni

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Supine Spinal Twist

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Butterfly Pose

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Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose

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Standing Forward Bend

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Child’s Pose

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