Moonlit Yoga - a curated collection of Yoga tools for a good night's sleep

When it's the moon's time to shine, it is a serene and nourishing time for gentle yoga techniques. These are tools that calm the nervous system, prepare for sleep, and help let go of the day. I take my time with these and choose which I visit and for how long intuitively depending on where my body-mind goes, with very little thought if any. Just moving into 1, 2 or several of these is perfect. Comfortable to do in pj's, these are delicious for just before curling up with a book in bed or simply drifting into slumber for the night.

On the floor - with or without bolsters, blocks, or a strap...
When I have a lot of energy and want to wind it down:
    Moon Salutations
    (Chandra Namaskara)
    Shoulderstand
    (Salamba Sarvangasana)
    Plow Pose
    (Halasana) (if my back line is feeling flexible)
    Fish Pose
    (Matsyasana)

If I use one or more of these more active winding-down poses above, then I would follow with one or more of these more passive poses below.

When I am feeling tired, lazy or just want to explore deeper relaxation:
    Legs up the Wall (Viparita Karani)
    Plow Pose (Halasana) (if my back line is feeling flexible)
    Reclined Cobbler's/Bound Angle Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana)
    Reclined with 2 blocks in T formation (one along the spine under the upper back, the other cross-wise under the head). Legs in baddhakonasana-style or simply extended along the floor
    Full or Extended Child's Pose (Balasana)
    Simple supine twists

On or off the bed if you have a firm mattress - just a luxurious way to unwind -- also a nice way to wake up...
Happy or half baby pose (Ananda Balasana)
Full Child's Pose (Balasana)
Legs up the Wall (Viparita Karani)
Simple supine twists

Usually seated in any comfortable, upright fashion
Alternate nostril breathing Nadi Shodhana {video of nadi shodhana}
Simple breathe or visual meditation, mantra, or candle meditation

And of course for serious relaxation indulgence, Yoga Nidra. Here is a guided Yoga Nidra practice.

There are many more possibilities in the vast toolbox of Yoga that are worthy of exploration. Thanks to the folks at Casper Sleep for requesting (inspiring) this post! Additions and comments welcome!