In the course of Wednesday’s Third Metric panel discussion to celebrate the launch of HuffPost Hawaii[1] , the conversation turned to the many ways sleep can help us be healthier, more creative and more productive.


"I would be completely useless on a three-hour sleep," said Aliya Bokhari, the regional vice president and general manager of American Express[2] .


Bokhari has made sleep a priority in her busy life. "I'm kind of the sleep nazi at home," she said, describing the importance she places on sleep not only for herself but also for her husband and young daughter. And rather than viewing sleep as a waste of time, she sees it as an investment: "I can problem solve as I'm sleeping." Watch the clip above to learn more about how she has made sleep an essential ingredient in her success.


For more on the Third Metric, click here[3] .



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  • Forward Bend


    The most basic of yoga asanas, the forward bend or Uttanasana involves bending over and attempting to have your knees touch your forehead. It can be good for releasing tension in the legs, back and shoulders.




  • Wide-Legged Forward Bend


    Wide-legged forward bend or Prasarita Padottansana is similar to the forward bend but involves the legs being spread a few feet apart. It's known to calm the brain and stretch the back legs and spine.




  • Child Pose


    Child pose or Balasana involves tucking your feet under your buttocks and bending forward with your hands stretched out in front (or resting lightly on either side). Child pose is good for relieving anxiety and fatigue -- by promotion relaxation -- and for stretching the hips, thighs and ankles.




  • Seated Forward Bend


    Seated forward bend or Paschimottanasana is similar to the forward bend but is done while sitting instead of standing. It stretches the shoulders, spine and hamstrings and can be especially effective at relieving anxiety and insomnia.




  • Plow


    Plow or Halasana is a more advanced yoga pose that involves lying down, bending one's body from the hip and placing the legs above and beyond the head. It stretches the shoulder and spine and can work for anxiety and stress-relief.




  • Supine Spinal Twist


    Supine spinal twist or Supta Matsyaendrasana is a gentle reclining twist that involves lying down and twisting the upper body. The pose relaxes the back and spine and can help with insomnia.




  • Shoulder Stand


    Shoulder stand or Sarvangasana is an advanced yoga position that involves bending the body from the shoulders and lifting and holding the legs in the air. Sarvangasana improves digestion, stretches the shoulder and neck and helps reduce fatigue and alleviate insomnia by promoting relaxation.




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