Yoga is a gentle and restorative way to wind down your day. A national survey found that over 55% of people who did yoga found that it helped them get better sleep. Over 85% said yoga helped reduce stress. You can use supportive props like bolsters, blankets, and blocks to make poses comfortable so that you can stay in the pose for longer and continue to breathe. 1. Wide-Knee Child’s Pose (Balasana) This resting pose provides a sense of calm and stability. Be cautious if you have hip or knee injuries. 2. Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana) This forward bend allows you to relax your neck tension and gently stretches your hamstrings, calves, and hips. Be careful if you have a back injury. 3. Standing Half Forward Bend (Ardha Uttanasana) at the wall This is another modification of the pose, standing forward bend. 4. Reclining Bound Angle (Supta Baddha Konasana) This pose eases tension in your hips and groin area. Be cautious if you have knee, hip or groin injuries. 5. Legs Up The Wall Pose (Viparita Karani) At the end of the day, especially if your job involves staying on your feet, your feet and ankles can get swollen and tired. This simple pose helps recirculates your blood flow. 6. Corpse Pose (Savasana) Corpse pose is the traditional final resting pose of yoga practice. You can let your breath return to normal in this pose. 7. Legs on a Chair Pose This pose is useful for people who might have more difficulty fully extending their legs up the wall due to lower back, knee, or hip injuries.
