Yoga: 10 health benefits of easy asanas you can do in bed

Yoga: 10 health benefits of easy asanas you can do in bed

By Namita S Kalla | May 22, 2025 | Image: Canva

Stretch gently after waking up

Waking up and easing into a gentle  stretch while still lying down activates your muscles and boosts circulation without  forcing you out of bed too quickly

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Ease body stiffness without needing a mat

You don’t need a fancy studio or yoga mat, just your mattress can help release tension in tight areas like hips, back and shoulders

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Improve your breathing effortlessly

Focusing on deep belly breathing during bed yoga naturally relaxes your body and improves your oxygen flow without needing intense workouts or complicated moves

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Reduce stress by staying in bed

Combining gentle poses with breathwork  and mindfulness in your bed is a simple  way to lower cortisol levels and feel more  in control emotionally

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Fall asleep faster without scrolling

Replacing screen time with a few yoga stretches helps you fall asleep quicker by quieting the mind and relaxing your nervous system without doom-scrolling

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Boost flexibility while staying cosy

Bed yoga lets you gradually increase your flexibility over time without the pressure of intense stretching routines or cold gym floors

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Support joint health with low impact

Gentle bed poses are low-impact and  perfect for protecting joints while still  keeping them active and lubricated through smooth, easy movements

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Connect with your body each day

Doing bed yoga even for five minutes  daily helps build body awareness, making  you feel more grounded, present and connected to how your body feels

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Make wellness easy

Bed yoga strips away the excuses by  being so accessible and chill that it makes forming a consistent healthy habit feel like pure self-care not effort

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