Soothing Yoga Poses That Will Help You Get A Good Night's Sleep Naturally

A natural, no-risk therapy like yoga nidra could help the 50 to 70 million Americans who experience insomnia each year—and one of the largest groups that could benefit is women in perimenopause or menopause. "It's pretty common for women to develop insomnia in their 40s and 50s because of hormonal and mood changes that occur," says Amer Khan, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist in Roseville, CA, who uses yoga nidra techniques in his practice. The anxiety and hot flashes Hansen experienced are common culprits, as are declining levels of estrogen and progesterone—both of which promote sleep.