Studies on why, when and how we sleep have now captivated popular culture and the body of science around it grows weekly. Sleep science is increasing in popularity and while some areas remain more esoteric, such as dreaming, concrete research is coming to light with clear and practical application. The discoveries of this rapidly evolving science are clarifying why sleep is so vital to our physical and mental health and why exactly we need so much of it.
There are many factors seen to affect both quality and length of sleep. But in the last two decades, the relationship between yoga and sleep has emerged as a positive one. As we will see, many studies have shown how different types of yoga practice can have a profound
