My Top 10 poses for combating stress and anxiety

Yoga doesn’t always have to be hard, sweaty work to be a great experience. My favorite home practice consists of holding the following poses for as long as it feels good, in a darkened, quiet room. I can feel my heart rate slowing, my mind relaxing, and my thoughts quieting in these postures.

10. Bridge Pose : Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

9.  Cow Pose: Bitilasana

8.  Cat Pose: Marjaryasana

7.  Easy Pose: Sukhasana

6.  Puppy Pose: Uttana Shishosana

5.  Fish Pose: Matsyasana

4.  Seated Forward Bend: Paschimottanasana

3.  Standing Forward Bend: Uttanasana

2.  Child’s Pose: Balasana

1.  Relaxation Pose: Savasana

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