Yin Yoga is a slow-paced practice that involves holding poses for several minutes. This adds some gentle “stress” to your joints, encouraging the tight tissue surrounding them to stretch out.

And although holding poses for up to 20 minutes at a time can sound daunting, Yin is an accessible route into yoga, especially if you're not a fan of the more dynamic classes often found on the ...

So, what's a tired person to do? It may seem counterintuitive, but adding in some light movement in the form of yin yoga poses before bed may help quiet your mind and prepare your body for sleep.

"I recommend doing calming, slow practices like yin yoga and restorative yoga," Kernaghan says. "In these classes, you'll generally stay in poses longer, use more props for support and have less ...