As we try to cram more and more activities into our lives, we may feel that the time we spend sleeping is somehow wasted, and wonder if we really need seven to nine uninterrupted hours per night.

If you’ve noticed that your need for sleep has lessened as you age, or if you have more trouble sleeping than you used to, take heart: Some changes to sleeping patterns are part of the normal aging process.

If you’ve ever been cheered by a sunny day or felt gloomy on a cloudy one, it will probably come as no surprise that light has a powerful effect on our sleep cycle, mood, and overall well-being.

Yoga is frequently presented as a balm to any number of things that may ail us—from back pain to stress to pandemic-related insomnia.