This home yoga flow will help you get a good night's sleep

Yoga is a fantastic way to build a healthier body and work towards a calmer mind.

The ancient Indian practice has become increasingly popular over the last few years, and it is little wonder with benefits including increased flexibility, better posture and reduced stress.

But if you can’t afford to go to a pricey class every week – turn your bedroom into a yoga studio. All you need is a little bit of floor space and you can follow our expert tutorial.

This week our yoga sequence is all about sleep – because so many of us aren’t getting enough. Slow your breathing and unwind your mind with this gentle flow that will allow you to drift off into a more peaceful slumber.

Becky Crepsley-Fox, instructor and studio coordinator at MoreYoga, walks us through this soothing flow.

‘This sequence is beautiful to do just before you go to sleep,’ says Becky.

‘The gentle movements slow down the body and mind preparing you for slumber.

‘The inversions help to slow down the heart rate which in turn relaxes the body for going to bed.’

How to practice yoga at home safely

Always warm up

Every yoga class starts with breathing, stretching and smaller postures that articulate the spine, create space in the body and stretch the fascia to prepare you for your practice.

Start small

There is no point jumping into inversions or some of the more ‘Instagram-able’ poses. Especially if you don’t have trained eyes keeping you safe.

Nail the basics

Some of the simplest postures are the most difficult to do, and the easiest to do incorrectly. It’s important to get the essentials correct before progressing to a more challenging practice.

I am Team GB

Toyota has teamed up with Team GB to re-launch the hugely successful participation campaign ‘I am Team GB’.

Inspired by the achievements of Team GB athletes and the amazing efforts of local community heroes, Team GB has created ‘The Nation’s Biggest Sports Day’, which will take place on the 24thAugust.

Over the weekend, there will be hundreds of free and fun activities across the country, put on by an army of volunteers; the ‘I am Team GB Games Makers’.

To Join the Team and be part of The Nation’s Biggest Sports Day sign up at: www.IAmTeamGB.com

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