India, July 23 -- Sleep is more elusive than ever in the high-octane stress of modern life, where our minds are still reeling after sprinting through the long day, from packed commutes to intense work hours. As the day winds down, sometimes one may not be able to relax and still continue to overthink. Yoga is one of the ways to calm down before your bedtime.

Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, yoga expert and founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa, shared with HT Lifestyle the role of yoga in calming the mind before sleep.

He said, "Yoga trains us for strength and discipline our body, but it is also a way of calming the mind. Ten to fifteen beats of gentle movements with deep breaths will help release pressure accumulated during the day. In the longer vi...