Unwind and de-stress with these soothing poses!

A long day can leave your body feeling stiff and your mind overwhelmed. Luckily, a gentle yoga flow can help ease tension. Our experts created a quick five to ten-minute flow that will help you calm your nervous system and restore a sense of peace, all from the comfort of your mat.

1. Child’s Pose

Start in a kneeling position, then sit back on your heels and extend your arms forward, resting your forehead on the mat. Breathe deeply, feeling your back expand with each inhale.
Hold for 30–60 seconds, allowing your body to soften and unwind.

2. Diamond-Assisted Arm Stretch

Sit in a kneeling position with your hips resting on your heels. Reach one arm back and touch your back. Use your other arm to push down on the elbow.
Hold for 30 seconds per side, stretching the shoulders, arms, and upper back to release built-up tension.

3. Gate Pose

From a kneeling position, extend your right leg straight out to the side with your foot flat on the mat. Inhale, reach your left arm overhead and exhale as you bend toward your extended leg, feeling a deep side stretch.
Hold for 30 seconds per side, opening up your spine and releasing tight muscles along the ribs and waist.

4. Bound Angle Pose

Sit with the soles of your feet together, letting your knees fall open. Hold your feet with your hands and sit tall. For a deeper stretch, gently fold forward while keeping your spine long. You fill feel a burn on the inside of your thighs.
Hold for 1–2 minutes, breathing deeply to release tension in the hips and lower back.

Finish up this yoga sequence by lying on your back in Savasana. Breathe in and find peace while fully stretching out on your mat. Close your eyes and let your thoughts trickle. This quick flow will leave you feeling calm, refreshed, and completely at ease.

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