Yoga for Stress Relief: 6 Calming Poses

When life gets busy, yoga offers a few minutes to slow down, breathe and reset. These poses are perfect for the evening. Hold each pose for one to three minutes and focus on slow, deep breathing.

Child's pose

Rest your forehead on the mat and breathe into your back.

Legs up the wall

A deeply relaxing pose that calms the mind.

Supported bridge

Place a block under your hips and let go.

Seated forward fold

Turn your attention inwards.

Reclined butterfly

Open the hips and rest the hands on your belly.

Corpse pose

Finish with five minutes of stillness and slow breathing.

FAQ

Can yoga help with sleep?

Many people find that gentle evening yoga and slow breathing help them wind down before bed, making it easier to relax and drift off.

Give yourself permission to pause, breathe and let go.

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