Yoga for Flexibility and Stress Relief

Experience the many benefits of yoga for flexibility and stress relief with this rejuvenating workout. By incorporating a variety of poses to enhance flexibility, while emphasizing breath work and relaxation, this session aims to improve your overall well-being, reduce stress, and increase your body’s range of motion.

Workout Overview

The session is designed to ease tension, promote mental calm, and aid in physical recovery, making it perfect for both beginners and regular practitioners alike.

Benefits

• Improves flexibility
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Enhances mental clarity and focus
• Promotes relaxation and better sleep

Yoga for Flexibility and Stress Relief Routine

1. Child’s Pose (Balasana) – 2 minutes
   Begin your practice with the Child’s Pose to calm the mind and stretch the lower back and thighs.
2. Cat-Cow Stretch (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana) – 3 minutes
   Warm up the spine with this gentle flow, encouraging improved flexibility and ease stress in the back.
3. Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) – 2 minutes
   This fundamental pose strengthens arms and legs while promoting ultimate flexibility in the hamstrings.
4. Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) – 2 minutes
   Strengthen the spine and open the chest for better lung capacity and stress reduction.
5. Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana) – 2 minutes
   Deeply stretches the back and legs, improving flexibility and invoking a meditative state.
6. Reclined Pigeon Pose (Supta Kapotasana) – 3 minutes each side
   Focus on opening hips and releasing tension around the glutes and lower back.
7. Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani) – 5 minutes
   This restorative pose promotes relaxation and drainage after powerful stretching, effectively reducing stress.

Post-Workout Tips

Complement the effects of this yoga for flexibility and stress relief session with mindful hydration, incorporate additional calming practices such as meditation, and incorporate proteins and healthy fats in your post-yoga meal for maximum recovery and energy balance.