HEALTH & WELLNESS This relaxation pose will help you let go of stress — and fall asleep Try This with Tiffany Cruikshank Try This with Tiffany Cruikshank Try This with Tiffany Cruikshank. Legs Up before bed to relax. Try This with Tiffany Cruikshank. Legs Up before bed to relax. Rene Lynch Like many of us, you may sometimes have trouble getting to sleep. You’re wired from the stressful day. You’re worried about all the things you didn’t get done today — and all the things you have to do tomorrow. Yoga Medicine founder Tiffany Cruikshank says this unique pose will help you quiet those racing thoughts. Granted, it looks weird, but it can help you mentally and physically unwind after a long day at work -- or right before bedtime. What it does “This one is really great for stress,” she said. “It’s also really helpful for sleep … it’s really good to use it right before you go to bed, and literally crawl right into bed afterwards.” What to do Grab a mat or a blanket and find find some empty wall space. Sit alongside the wall and then carefully roll onto your back and “climb” your feet up the wall. (You probably want to do this in bare feet or wearing socks, to avoid scuff marks!) You may need to wriggle your butt to get it closer to the wall, but don’t worry about creating a perfect 90-degree angle with your body. Daylight Saving Time tips Caption Daylight Saving Time tips Daylight Saving Time tips Daylight Saving Time tips Daylight Saving Time tips Caption Daylight Saving Time tips Daylight Saving Time tips Daylight Saving Time tips E-bikes are all the rage. Hereʼs why: Caption E-bikes are all the rage. Here's why: Michelle and Dennis Madden of Irvine show us their e-bikes. (Video by Allen J. 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Waldo Yan's parents worked at a Chinese restaurant for years so that he could have a better life, toiling nights, weekends and holidays at a tiny restaurant in the food court of a Rosemead grocery store. Before his mother died two years ago, she begged him from a hospital bed "not to do this work." But about a year ago, after graduating from UCLA with honors, Yan took over the family restaurant and began to pursue a career as a chef. He makes the food his mother used to make for him, to honor her memory and to prove that he's made something of himself. SoCal artists talk about how they celebrate Day of the Dead Caption SoCal artists talk about how they celebrate Day of the Dead Area artists discuss how they celebrate Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) to remember their loved ones, featuring work from the Dia de los Muertos exhibit at the Ontario Museum of History and Art. Area artists discuss how they celebrate Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) to remember their loved ones, featuring work from the Dia de los Muertos exhibit at the Ontario Museum of History and Art. PlateFit Caption PlateFit PlateFit workout is done on a vibrating plate. PlateFit workout is done on a vibrating plate. The point, she said, is “to find a comfortable position for your legs and your hamstrings so … that you can relax here,” Cruikshank said. “Then, close your eyes and just start to notice your breath.” How much Cruikshank suggested breathing and relaxing in this pose for up to 10 minutes. “I like to imagine the mind literally opening and spilling all the thoughts out. You’ll start to notice the internal state of your body start to shift as you relax. You’ll feel the heart rate slow down.” When you’re done, slowly take yourself out of the pose: Bend the knees, gently roll over to your side and rest there a moment, and then, when you’re ready, press yourself up. Sweet dreams! Go online to see Cruikshank demonstrate this move at latimes.com/TryThis, where you’ll also find more videos from top health and fitness experts. rene.lynch@latimes.com Copyright © 2016, Los Angeles Times * [70x70] In this 'weird, lost corner of America,' the beach of your dreams awaits in the remotest national park * [70x70] I tracked down the love of my life — 40 years after my mother broke us up * [70x70] She set off to visit all 59 national parks, from Maine to Pago Pago __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ * Most Popular * Local * Sports * Entertainment * Politics * Opinion * Place An Ad 55°