Why You Can't Fall Asleep — And How Yoga Fixes It If you're tossing and turning each night, you're far from alone. Tens of millions of adults worldwide struggle to fall or stay asleep. While the causes range from stress and screen exposure to an over-active nervous system , the solution doesn't always require medication. A short nighttime yoga sequence — done consistently before bed — can be one of the most powerful sleep aids you'll ever try. Research published in the journal Sleep Medicine Reviews shows that mind-body practices like yoga significantly improve sleep quality, reduce the time it takes to fall asleep, and decrease nighttime waking. This 15-minute bedtime yoga sequence is designed to activate your parasympathetic nervous system (your rest-and-digest mode), release physical tension accumulated throughout the day, lower cortisol , and prepare both your body and mind for deep, restorative sleep. The Science: How Yoga Prepares Your Brain for S...