Yoga For Relaxation

Everyone needs a little more calm in their life. Yoga for Calm will help you ground and find your center.

Stress is ever present. Fortunately, we’ve got yoga, which is proven to help reduce stress and the health effects it causes. The best part? You don’t need any prior experience to benefit from the practice. Whether you are at home, work or somewhere in between, yoga is always here to help you relax, even as a beginner. We’ll show you how to get started.

Whether you’re having trouble falling asleep at night, feeling stiff, suffering from anxiety, or even lower back pain, yoga can help you. Integrating a simple yoga routine into your day or before bed can help you feel more flexible, ease back pain and relax your body and mind before going to bed.

The best type of yoga for relaxation usually incorporates slow, untaxing postures that have a strong focus on the mind-body connection. The poses are gentle and aim to softly relieve tension, while promoting a deep sense of calm. I find exercise in general to be really stress-relieving—particularly boxing or running, two activities that let me clear my head and refocus my thoughts and just take some time for me, mentally and physically. But when it comes to the most convenient de-stressing exercise, yoga is a clear winner. You don't have to use any special gear, or go anywhere. Plus, yoga’s focus on breath and mind work can help calm racing thoughts.

Yin Yoga is a style of yoga that incorporates long holds. It helps improve your flexibility, release tension and trains your mind to stay focused on the present moment.

Restorative Yoga, referred to as Gentle Yoga sometimes, is also great for relaxation. It involves passive stretches, and is mostly practiced lying down.

Use these yoga poses for anxiety to calm down and find your center anytime.