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Yoga for Stress
Bharadvaja’s Twist
Bharadvajasana I
This gentle twist is a tonic for the spine and the abdominal organs.Big Toe Pose
Padangusthasana
This pose gently lengthens and strengthens even stubbornly tight hamstrings.Boat Pose
Paripurna Navasana
An ab and deep hip flexor strengthener, Paripurna Navasana requires you to balance on the tripod of your sitting bones and tailbone.Bridge Pose
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Bridge Pose can be whatever you need—energizing, rejuvenating, or luxuriously restorative.Calm Heart Meditation
Dhyana
This contemplative meditation can be practiced regularly or whenever you feel overwhelmed, unstable, or emotionally shut down.Cat Pose
Marjaryasana
This pose provides a gentle massage to the spine and belly organs.Channel Cleaning Breath
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
Sometimes considered a preparation for pranayama, other times a formal practice in itself.Child’s Pose
Balasana
Take a break. Balasana is a restful pose that can be sequenced between more challenging asanas.Cobra Pose
Bhujangasana
Open the heart and roll the shoulders down to promote flexibility in Cobra Pose.Corpse Pose
Savasana
Savasana is a pose of total relaxation—making it one of the most challenging.Cow Pose
Bitilasana
Cow Pose is an easy, gentle way to warm up the spine.Dolphin Plank Pose
A modification of Plank Pose, Dolphin Plank Pose strengthens and tones the core, thighs, and arms.Dolphin Pose
Dolphin pose strengthens the core, arms, and legs, while also nicely opening the shoulders.Easy Pose
Sukhasana
Don’t let the name fool you. If you’re used to sitting in chairs, Easy Pose or Sukhasana can be quite challenging.Extended Puppy Pose
Uttana Shishosana
A cross between Child’s Pose and Downward Facing Dog, Extended Puppy Pose lengthens the spine and calms the mind.Feathered Peacock Pose
Pincha Mayurasana
You may know Pincha Mayurasana or Feathered Peacock Pose by one of its common aliases: Forearm or Elbow Balance.Fire Log Pose
Agnistambhasana
The Fire Log Pose stretches the outer hips intensely, particularly the piriformis, which is often the main culprit of sciatic pain.Handstand
Adho Mukha Vrksasana
Do you know Mountain Pose? Flip it upside down and you have Handstand. Go ahead, try.Happy Baby Pose
Ananda Balasana
This pose gently brings a greater awareness to the hip joints.Lion Pose
Simhasana
Blow off some steam, wake up your face, and lighten up your practice in silly Simhasana.Locust Pose
Salabhasana
Salabhasana or Locust Pose effectively preps beginners for deeper backbends, strengthening the back of the torso, legs, and arms.Lotus Pose
Padmasana
The ultimate yoga pose, Padmasana or Lotus Pose requires open hips and consistent practice.Plow Pose
Halasana
Plow Pose reduces backache and can help you get to sleep.Reclining Bound Angle Pose
Supta Baddha Konasana
A classic restorative posture, Supta Baddha Konasana or Reclining Bound Angle Pose can be modified for any level of hip and groin resistance.Salutation Seal
Anjali Mudra
Practicing Anjali Mudra is an excellent way to induce a meditative state of awareness.Seated Forward Bend
Paschimottanasana
Fold into Paschimottanasana to help a distracted mind—and your hamstrings—unwind.Sphinx Pose
Sphinx Pose is the infant of backbends. It can be practiced with either an active or passive approach.Standing Forward Bend
Uttanasana
Uttanasana will wake up your hamstrings and soothe your mind.Supported Headstand
Salamba Sirsasana
Meet the king. Standing on your head in proper alignment not only strengthens the whole body but calms the brain.Supported Shoulderstand
Salamba Sarvangasana
This version of Shoulderstand is performed with blanket support under the shoulders.
Ask the Expert: How Does Yoga Relieve Stress?
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Are you Type A? Is work more central to your day than breath? This 14-minute practice eases stress by boosting endorphins and dopamine—right at your desk.Yoga for First Responders: 5 Strategies for Stress + Trauma
Police officers, firefighters, and others who face extreme stress and trauma on a regular basis can find peace in asana, breath, and affirmation.Get Back to Nature: A Grounding Sequence for Fall
Fight frenzied Fall energy with this grounding sequence designed for the outdoors. Go ahead, get your feet dirty and feel the earth between your toes.Try This Calming Trend: Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku)
Spending quiet time in wooded areas is viewed as good medicine in Japan, and the practice—Shinrin-yoku—is catching on here.Yoga for Teens: 9 Poses to Beat Back-to-School Jitters
While anxiety is natural, experts say certain yoga postures can relieve students’ first-day nerves. Start school stress-free.6 Steps to Tame Anxiety: Meditation + Seated Poses
Tame anxiety with this short meditation and seated sequence.A Positive Affirmation Practice to Relieve Stress + Live Your Dream
A personal affirmation practice can boost your problem-solving skills when you’re stressed and afraid to take the next step. Here’s how to create yours.Sleep-Better Yoga: Two Fit Moms’ Good Evening Flow
Masumi Goldman and Laura Kasperzak’s twisting, hip-opening, feel-good flow melts the stress of the day and sets you up for sleep.Healing Heartbreak: A Yoga Practice to Get Through Grief
Move through and beyond loss with a practice that opens both heart and mind, offers strength and comfort in the present, and prepares you for the next leap of faith or love.Bibi McGill’s Calming Sequence: Yoga Poses to Keep You Grounded
Need a break from life? Recharge your batteries with this relaxing flow.The Stress-Busting Yoga Sequence to Conquer Tension
Try these 15 soothing poses to get rid of all that tension you’re carrying around.7 Ways to Create A Yoga Staycation
Feeling frazzled and in need of a yoga retreat—but an exotic getaway is not in the budget? Here’s how to design your own thrifty yoga staycation.
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