Lucas from Yogabody calls this asana noodle pose. I learned it in the gravity training lately. Feet and arms hang in the air. This position shall be held for five minutes. This is doable. It’s important to have a soft and thick cushion on the chair or step or ladder or whatever one uses. The height is important as the limbs shall be in the air at least in the beginning. The issue is to get out of the pose. I move my feet slowly to the floor. If one can get into a position, it’s also possible to get out of it. This thought helps. This asana helps to get tired, but I wouldn’t like to stay in this position overnight.
It’s crazy, but it’s true. After this intensive back banding I got tired. As soon as I was in bed, I slept. Deeply. I cannot even remember my last thoughts. To get from day dreaming to night dreaming happened so fast.
I never ever took a sleeping pill in my entire life. But now I’ve found my new sleeping pill. Just in case.
It also works with forward bending positions. Today I held navasana for 5 minutes. Firstly I tried out several variations. Most comfortable was to habe the arms stretched towards the feet. I relaxed and breathed deeply. Very soon I got tired.
I think the trick is to find a position that allows to relax. Deep breathing is important and to stay for a while. Five minutes seems to be a good time span.
As always: Take care when trying something new.
To fall asleep is doable.
But how to wake up?