{"id":16144,"date":"2016-02-11T14:00:17","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T22:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/?p=16144"},"modified":"2021-07-19T07:06:33","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T07:06:33","slug":"dolce-diet-lifestyle-yoga-moves-for-better-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/dolce-diet-lifestyle-yoga-moves-for-better-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Yoga Moves for Better Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE:<br \/>\nYoga Moves for Better Sleep<\/h2>\n<h4>by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD<\/h4>\n<p>These moves are great to do as soon as you wake up or right before bed, or both! Stretching out the spine can really aid you in a better night\u2019s sleep. The more proficient you get, the longer you can hold the movements and\/or increase your range of motion.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Child\u2019s Pose<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Child-Pose-200.jpg\" alt=\"Child-Pose-200\" width=\"238\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16151\">\u2022\tStart on your knees. While sitting on your heels, reach forward as far as you can keeping a neutral spine (your eyes should be facing the floor). You should feel a deep stretch in your spine.<br \/>\n\u2022\tHold for 30 seconds to 1 minute.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Downward Facing Dog<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Downward-Facing-Dog-250-213x200.jpg\" alt=\"Downward-Facing-Dog-250\" width=\"213\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-16149\">\u2022\tGreat for desk sitters.<br \/>\n\u2022\tCrouch down and walk your hands out as far as you can while bending at a 90-degree angle at the hip (you should look like a tent). Try to keep your feet flat on the ground.<br \/>\n\u2022\tHold for 30 seconds to 1 minute.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Wide Legged Forward Fold<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/block1-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"block1\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-16147\">\u2022\tIn a sumo stance, reach down and touch the ground so that your hands are flat on the floor. Arms should be bent at 90 degrees (keep your legs straight). Use a pillow (or support block if you have one) and rest your head on the pillow\/block. This can help relieve tension headaches and allows for more blood flow back to the brain.<br \/>\n\u2022\tHold for 30 seconds to 1 minute.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/shop.thedolcediet.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DolceDiet-ShopLogo.png\" alt=\"DolceDiet-ShopLogo\" width=\"412\" height=\"121\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DolceDiet-ShopLogo.png 412w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DolceDiet-ShopLogo-300x88.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DolceDiet-Apparel-1280x600-938x440.png\" alt=\"DolceDiet-Apparel-1280x600\" width=\"620\" height=\"340\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16120\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: Yoga Moves for Better Sleep by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD These moves are great to do as soon as you wake up or right before bed, or both! 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