{"id":24594,"date":"2021-07-08T15:40:48","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T15:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=24594"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"relax-yoga-poses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/relax-yoga-poses\/","title":{"rendered":"Relax Yoga Poses To Calm Your Body"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/relax-yoga-poses\/#Simple_Relax_Yoga_Poses_You_Should_Try\" >Simple Relax Yoga Poses You Should Try<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/relax-yoga-poses\/#Downward_Facing_Dog_Adho_Mukha_Svanasana\" >Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/relax-yoga-poses\/#Triangle_Pose_Trikonasana\" >Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/relax-yoga-poses\/#Standing_Wide-Legged_Forward_Fold_Or_Bend_Pose_Prasarita_Padottanasana\" >Standing Wide-Legged Forward Fold Or Bend Pose (Prasarita Padottanasana)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/relax-yoga-poses\/#Seated_Spinal_Twist_Ardha_Matsyendrasana\" >Seated Spinal Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/relax-yoga-poses\/#Sphinx_Pose_Salamba_Bhujangasana\" >Sphinx Pose (Salamba Bhujangasana)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/relax-yoga-poses\/#Supported_Bridge_Pose_Setu_Bandhasana_Sarvangasana\" >Supported Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana Sarvangasana)\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/relax-yoga-poses\/#Forward_Fold_Pose_Uttanasana\" >Forward Fold Pose (Uttanasana)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/relax-yoga-poses\/#Reclining_Bound_Angle_Pose_Supta_Baddha_Konasana\" >Reclining Bound Angle Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/relax-yoga-poses\/#Legs_Up_The_Wall_Pose_Viparita_Karani\" >Legs Up The Wall Pose (Viparita Karani)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/relax-yoga-poses\/#Corpse_Pose_Savasana\" >Corpse Pose (Savasana)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/relax-yoga-poses\/#Mountain_Pose_Tadasana\" >Mountain Pose (Tadasana)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/relax-yoga-poses\/#Easy_Sitting_Pose_Sukhasana\" >Easy Sitting Pose (Sukhasana)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/relax-yoga-poses\/#Childs_Pose_Balasana\" >Child&#8217;s Pose (Balasana)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/relax-yoga-poses\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/relax-yoga-poses\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all want to unwind after a long, busy, or stressful day at work or home or after accomplishing a specific goal that was draining us. Interestingly, yoga has numerous physical, spiritual, and emotional benefits with zero side effects and is appropriate for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hot-yoga-weight-loss\/\">people of all ages<\/a>. For instance, according to Hopkins Medicine, you get to relax by intuitively moving to stretch away tension and enjoy a goodnight&#8217;s sleep (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/9-benefits-of-yoga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). There are various relaxing yoga poses that you should master to enjoy the practice and benefit the most from it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Relax_Yoga_Poses\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Soothing yoga poses may be the solution for tranquility when you feel overwhelmed. Instead of engaging in unhealthy habits like overdrinking when stressed, try the relax and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-hips\/\">restore yoga poses<\/a> perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners. You may try these stretches before bed or any time of the day when feeling tense.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Relax_Yoga_Poses_You_Should_Try\"><\/span><b>Simple Relax Yoga Poses You Should Try<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various stretch and relax yoga poses that you can try at home to unplug from daily stressors and reconnect with yourself afresh. <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermediate-yoga-poses\/\">Yoga<\/a> reduces stress by (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/yoga\/art-20044733\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building self-awareness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calming the mind and enhancing mood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping you focus on the breath\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putting you in the present moment thus taking you away from the stressful situation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxing the body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/9-benefits-of-yoga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Releasing emotional energy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching your muscles and releasing tension<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the best calming and beginner-friendly relaxing yoga poses that are easy to follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Relax_Yoga_Poses\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30501 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4026-1024x576.png\" alt=\"yoga\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4026.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4026-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4026.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4026.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Downward_Facing_Dog_Adho_Mukha_Svanasana\"><\/span><b>Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/9-benefits-of-yoga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">downward-facing dog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a full-body stretch that comes in handy, especially if you have been sitting at your desk all day long or in a car (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/9-benefits-of-yoga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) It is one of the yoga poses that relaxes the neck and shoulders, among other parts of the body. The steps are (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/guides\/well\/activity\/downward-facing-dog\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with your hands and knees. The hands should be shoulder-distance apart, and the knees placed under the hips with toes tucked.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe in, press evenly into your palms, and lift your knees off the surface.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your hips up and back as you lengthen the spine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe out as you start to straighten the legs as much as you can, heels reaching toward the floor. If your legs are straight, raise your thigh muscles as you press into the floor with your feet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise your shoulders away from your ears, then flatten your shoulder blades on your back.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Rotate your upper arms down towards the ground. Firm the outer hips in towards the center.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue inhaling and exhaling as you hold the pose.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/beginning-yoga-for-seniors\/\">Beginning Yoga For Seniors: Types, Poses, And Benefits<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Triangle_Pose_Trikonasana\"><\/span><b>Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trikonasana helps stretch the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-to-lose-weight-in-10-days\/\">tension out of your legs<\/a>. The steps involved are (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/guides\/well\/activity\/triangle-pose-trikonasana\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step your right foot widely to the inside of your right hand (about three and a half feet).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn the left foot parallel with the back of your mat and straighten both legs. You may place the right hand on the floor on the outside of your foot, up on a block, or let it rest on your right shin, depending on what makes you comfortable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move the left hand to your left hip and use it to gently open the hip prior to raising it toward the ceiling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firm your thighs and make sure that the center of the right knee is in line with the center of the right ankle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhale and lift your arms out to the sides, shoulder height.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exhale and reach your right arm to the right, lengthening your torso directly over the right leg as you move your hips to the left.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest your right hand on your shin, ankle, or the floor outside your right foot. Keep the sides of the torso long.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch your left arm toward the ceiling, in line with the tops of your shoulders. Turn your torso toward the ceiling to open the chest. Keep your head in a neutral position or turn it to the left, eyes gazing at the left thumb.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for about 5 breaths before stepping back to the downward-facing dog and repeating the triangle pose with the left foot forward.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Relax_Yoga_Poses\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30523 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3949-1024x576.png\" alt=\"yoga\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3949.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3949-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3949.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3949-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3949.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standing_Wide-Legged_Forward_Fold_Or_Bend_Pose_Prasarita_Padottanasana\"><\/span><b>Standing Wide-Legged Forward Fold Or Bend Pose (Prasarita Padottanasana)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-after-eating\/\">pose<\/a> stretches the muscles in the back, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. It works on the lower body, strengthening the legs, core, and spine while relaxing and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-weight-loss\/\">calming the mind<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/health\/start-your-day-with-prasarita-padottanasana-watch-its-variations-by-shilpa-shetty-kundra-2291555\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The steps involved are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand up tall.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk your feet out wide, then turn your toes out slightly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hinge at the hips and fold forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring the hands to the mat directly under your shoulders.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soften your knees to release your head and neck.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly roll up to the standing position.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seated_Spinal_Twist_Ardha_Matsyendrasana\"><\/span><b>Seated Spinal Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the yoga poses to relax the spine. The steps involved are (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/multimedia\/seated-spinal-twist\/vid-20453586#:~:text=Start%20by%20sitting%20on%20the,bring%20your%20right%20arm%20up.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit down on the floor, legs straight at the front and arms behind your back.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your hands on the floor behind you with fingers facing away from you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring the right foot to the outside of your left thigh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe in to lengthen or grow tall your spine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you breathe out, twist to the right. For more traction, you may hug the right knee with your left elbow or bring your left elbow to the outside of your right knee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay for five breaths involving lengthening the spine on the inhales and twisting on the exhales.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch the configuration of your legs to twist to the other side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Relax_Yoga_Poses\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30522 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3951-1024x576.png\" alt=\"yoga\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3951.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3951-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3951.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3951-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3951.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sphinx_Pose_Salamba_Bhujangasana\"><\/span><b>Sphinx Pose (Salamba Bhujangasana)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sphinx Pose is another example of appropriate yoga poses to relax the spine and lower back (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/ct2\/show\/NCT04721639\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It stretches the abdominal muscles, opens the shoulders and chest, and strengthens the spine. It also counteracts the forward slumping of a busy, long day spent sitting while working on the computer. The steps involved are (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/ct2\/show\/NCT04721639\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie flat on your stomach, and feet set hip-width apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put the elbows under your shoulders, legs together, and start lifting your chest with your chin pointing towards the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draw the shoulders down your back, and firmly press the forearms down to keep your shoulders away from your ears.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look ahead and let your chin drop slightly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe and hold the pose for 2-6 breaths<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exhale, bringing the elbows to the sides and slowly lowering the chest and head to the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supported_Bridge_Pose_Setu_Bandhasana_Sarvangasana\"><\/span><b>Supported Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana Sarvangasana)\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setu Bandhasana Sarvangasana stretches the entire front side of your body and strengthens the back (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/food.ndtv.com\/health\/how-to-do-the-bridge-pose-steps-and-benefits-of-setu-bandhasana-1431470\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It also eases pent-up tension in muscles. The steps involved are (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/food.ndtv.com\/health\/how-to-do-the-bridge-pose-steps-and-benefits-of-setu-bandhasana-1431470\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lying flat on a mat on your back, plant the feet flat with hips-width apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your hips to press down into your feet. The feet should be parallel to each other, and the knees should not point outward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your body comfortable and supported, lift yourself with your stomach going towards the ceiling along with your back, hip, and thighs. Your chin and chest should be locked.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may keep your hands sideways or engage them in supporting your back or clasp them under your back and stretch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe in while going up, hold, exhale while coming down. Breathe as usual if holding on to this position for long.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Relax_Yoga_Poses\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30583 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4042-1024x576.png\" alt=\"yoga\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4042.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4042-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4042.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4042.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forward_Fold_Pose_Uttanasana\"><\/span><b>Forward Fold Pose (Uttanasana)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttanasana stretches the hamstrings and calves, resulting in numerous mental and physical benefits such as cooling the nervous system and relieving fatigue, tension, and mild depression symptoms. It releases muscle tension from thighs, hips, hamstrings, shoulders, neck, and head. The steps involved are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soften your knees as you slowly fold forward, trying not to touch the finger on the floor.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring your hands to the opposite elbows.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permit your arms, neck, and head to be very heavy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sway sideways to release tension in your low back.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue to soften the knees and slightly shift your weight forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly roll up to standing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Relax_Yoga_Poses\">Start using our app<\/a> and watch the magic happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reclining_Bound_Angle_Pose_Supta_Baddha_Konasana\"><\/span><b>Reclining Bound Angle Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reclined bound angle pose is a restorative posture that stretches the inner thigh and opens the hips and heart. This relaxed yoga pose may soothe the whole body. Steps are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lying flat on your back, bring the soles of the feet together to touch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend and drop the knees on either side to create a diamond shape.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put one hand near the heart and the other on your belly, then close your eyes. You may reach your arms overhead and let your right palm rest in your left hand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Breathe deeply.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will feel your breath start to slow down and may deepen the inhale to originate in the lower abdomen. This results in the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, bringing the brain and body back into a state of rest (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5709795\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Relax_Yoga_Poses\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30508 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4067-1024x576.png\" alt=\"yoga\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4067.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4067-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4067.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4067-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4067.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legs_Up_The_Wall_Pose_Viparita_Karani\"><\/span><b>Legs Up The Wall Pose (Viparita Karani)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viparita Karani may calm the body and mind, enabling you to fall asleep and enjoy sleep (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/yoga-for-sleep\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It stretches the back and legs. The steps followed are (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/9-benefits-of-yoga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/yoga-for-sleep\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit sideways, for example, with the left side against a wall, with legs straight out in front of you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently turn right and lift your legs to rest against the wall, ensuring that the back is on the ground and your sitting bones are close to the wall.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay in this position for 5 to 15 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corpse_Pose_Savasana\"><\/span><b>Corpse Pose (Savasana)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like Viparita Karani, Savasana relaxes the body and mind, therefore, helps in stress management, mindfulness, mental health, healthy eating, weight loss, and quality sleep (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/9-benefits-of-yoga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is usually done to close a yoga session due to its restorative advantages. The steps involved are (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/9-benefits-of-yoga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie flat on your back.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently stretch out your limbs away from the body, palms facing up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to clear your mind while breathing deeply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay in this position for 5 to 15 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may place a pillow under the knees to alleviate tension in the lower back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Relax_Yoga_Poses\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30510 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4063-1024x576.png\" alt=\"yoga\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4063.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4063-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4063.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4063.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain_Pose_Tadasana\"><\/span><b>Mountain Pose (Tadasana)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountain pose is done standing, but the impact of grounding the feet into the earth or floor results in an immediate calming effect. The steps involved are (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/food.ndtv.com\/health\/tadasana-the-art-of-balancing-your-body-1420167\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with feet approximately hip-width apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend the knees slightly and then straighten them to help loosen your joints.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus your concentration on a specific spot in front of you to avoid distractions, i.e., for mental awareness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without hardening the lower belly, firm your thigh muscles and turn them slightly inwards as you lift your knee cap and strengthen the inner arches of your ankles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lengthen your tailbone and picture a line of energy passing through your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going up, lift your chest up and out and push your shoulder blades back. You should widen your collarbones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift your head, elongating your neck, as you breathe deeply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhale and raise your toes gently. Try to balance your body on your heels as you stretch your arms, shoulders, and chest upwards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this pose for about 5 to 10 seconds, and then gently breathe out.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Sitting_Pose_Sukhasana\"><\/span><b>Easy Sitting Pose (Sukhasana)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sukhasana is a cross-legged, seated posture that helps you shift into a meditative state, resulting in stress reduction and happiness. Combined with equal ratio breathing, it activates the parasympathetic nervous system. It results in unwavering concentration, endurance, and stress reduction. The steps followed are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe in for 5 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold at the top for another 5 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exhale for 5 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold at the bottom for 5.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat the breathing pattern for 5 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-flexibility\/\">Yoga Poses For Flexibility:You\u2019ll Be Twisting Yourself Into A Human Pretzel In No Time!<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Relax_Yoga_Poses\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30505 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4018-1024x576.png\" alt=\"yoga\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4018.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4018-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4018.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4018.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Childs_Pose_Balasana\"><\/span><b>Child&#8217;s Pose (Balasana)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balasana is a beginner-friendly relaxing yoga pose that is great for stress relief. It quiets the brain and minimizes stress while releasing anxiety. It is also beneficial to the lymphatic and nervous systems. The steps involved are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kneel on the yoga mat with legs placed together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit back on your heels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend forward towards the floor. Your chest should touch the thighs, and your forehead touches the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow your hands to rest on the side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold on to this posture for about 1 minute.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Other relaxing yoga poses include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pigeon Pose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy Baby (Ananda Balasana)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goddess Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supta Padangusthasana I and II\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garland Pose (Malasana)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melting heart pose or extended puppy pose (Anahatasana)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modified Child&#8217;s Pose\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cow pose (Bitilasana)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extended Puppy Pose (Uttana Shishosana)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy Baby Pose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat Pose (Marjaryasana)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridge pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plow Pose (Halasana)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camel pose (Ustrasana)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lotus Pose (Padmasana)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye-of-the-Needle Pose (Sucirandhrasana)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reclined Eagle Pose (supta Parivrtta Garudasana)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bharadvaja\u2019s Twist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lizard Pose (Utthan Pristhasana)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, search for 5 bedtime yoga poses to relax and de-stress the handout with details on how to do the poses and links to relevant videos. The good news is that you can tailor-make these poses to variations that your body wants and can do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The meditative and physical aspects of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tabata-yoga\/\">yoga<\/a> are to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-to-eat-before-yoga\/\">relieve stress<\/a>, strengthen and stretch the body, among other benefits. Try the relax yoga poses above to enjoy the peace and blow off some steam calmly after stressful or tiresome activities. Remember to consult your doctor and professional yoga instructor before starting any of the above poses. They can tailor-make the perfect stretches just for you, depending on your needs and health status.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Relax_Yoga_Poses\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/9-benefits-of-yoga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 Benefits of Yoga<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., hopkinsmedicine.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/guides\/well\/activity\/downward-facing-dog\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Downward-Facing Dog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., nytimes.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/food.ndtv.com\/health\/how-to-do-the-bridge-pose-steps-and-benefits-of-setu-bandhasana-1431470\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do the Bridge Pose: Steps and Benefits of Setu Bandhasana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, food.ndtv.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/food.ndtv.com\/health\/tadasana-the-art-of-balancing-your-body-1420167\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Do Tadasana (Mountain Pose): Steps and Benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, food.ndtv.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/multimedia\/seated-spinal-twist\/vid-20453586\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seated spinal twist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/health\/start-your-day-with-prasarita-padottanasana-watch-its-variations-by-shilpa-shetty-kundra-2291555\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start Your Day With Prasarita Padottanasana &#8211; Watch Its Variations By Shilpa Shetty Kundra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, ndtv.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5709795\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physiological effects of slow breathing in the healthy human<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/ct2\/show\/NCT04721639\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Observe the Effect of Sphinx Pose (Salamba Bhujangasana) Among Health Care Providers With Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, clinicaltrials.gov)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/guides\/well\/activity\/triangle-pose-trikonasana\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triangle Pose <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(n.d., nytimes.com)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/yoga-for-sleep\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga for Sleep<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., hopkinsmedicine.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/yoga\/art-20044733\">Yoga: Fight stress and find serenity<\/a> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all want to unwind after a long, busy, or stressful day at work or home or after accomplishing a specific goal that was draining us. 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