Lately there has been a lot of discussion around women and sleep—Arianna Huffington boldly asserted in her new book “The Sleep Revolution” that we are in the midst of a “sleep deprivation crisis” that is hurting our relationships, sex life, career, and overall happiness. Not getting enough shut-eye has even been linked with health issues and bad eating habits–and according to the CDC, about a third of us get less than six hours of sleep. Add to that some research suggesting women are more likely than men to struggle with falling and staying asleep, and Huffington’s assessment sounds a little less hyperbolic.
We’ve heard all the classic sleep advice a thousand times, like avoiding technology, dimming the lights, turning your phone off an hour before bed, or cutting down your caffeine intake, but who actually does that" Herbalists also suggest taking supplements at night like magnesium to help you relax, and some people swear by meditation, but the one habit that’s been proven to help even the most chronic insomniacs–and you might actually follow through with–is yoga. Melissa Ambrosini, Insta-famous yoga instructor and author of “Mastering Your Mean Girl” says there are specific poses you can try before bed to “tune into any areas of your body you might be holding onto tension” and relax for the best sleep of your life. She showed us her favorite before-bed sequen...