6 Soothing Yoga Practices on YouTube to Feel All Warm and Cozy

Ahh, cozy season. The time to wrap yourself in a knitted blanket and cradle a steaming mug of hot something while autumnal scenes from Gilmore Girls play in the background—or at least that’s what your Pinterest boards suggest.

In reality, when nature slows down, modern life keeps on life-ing. The stress of work, family, and a thousand other obligations tends to amp up toward the end of the year, leaving many of us frazzled.

But slowing down and being cozy isn’t an aesthetic. It doesn’t require you to purchase a scented candle, spend hours curating the perfect mood playlist, or look cute in a huge comfy sweater (although it can, if that’s what you’re into!). It’s about the feelings you tap into within yourself—safety, slowness, and comfort.

That doesn’t always look picture-perfect. Sometimes it’s as simple as finding a few minutes away from your computer, taking a few deep breaths, and coming into gentle stretches to release a little tension you’ve been carrying.

Practicing yoga is a reminder that you can access this totally imperfect yet completely satisfying self-soothing whenever you need. No pumpkin spice required.

6 of the Most Soothing Yoga YouTube Practices

Moving slowly, staying close to the mat, and taking deep breaths are just a few of the ways these yoga YouTube practices connect you more closely with yourself and your needs.

1. Cozy Yoga…in Your Sweatpants | Arianna Elizabeth

Too busy or overwhelmed to sneak in a yoga YouTube practice? This video will lure you with its luxurious spa vibes—Arianna’s calming voice cues poses with thoughtful options over ambient sounds. Even a simple Cat–Cow feels more indulgent by incorporating a wrist stretch. Other movements are more active, including lifting and lowering between Standing Forward Bend and Squat. It’s a much-needed reminder that slowness and strength aren’t mutually exclusive—in fact, they support each other.

Flow and unwind.

2. Easy Seated Cozy Morning Yoga | Black Yogi Nico Marie

Mornings aren’t what most of us think of as comforting (especially if you’re one to snooze through literally dozens of loud alarms). But Nico Marie can help you reframe this time of day with a relaxing seated yoga practice. In 13 minutes, you’ll move through uncomplicated twists and forward folds while sitting cross-legged before easing your way into more intense stretches, including Head to Knee Pose and Half Lord of the Fishes. Toward the end, Nico guides you through several gratitude affirmations that help you start your day on a note of appreciation—not stress.

Get cozy.

3. Cozy Yoga for When You Feel Sluggish | Yoga With Bird

Described by Bird as “a gentle hug,” this 18-minute mostly seated practice will calm you in Child’s Pose and  encourage you to release tension in Pigeon. There’s also the opportunity to release pent-up energy in Three-Legged Dog, cued between more grounded postures. Commenters note that this practice helps them relax when they’re  having a stressful day. If you prefer minimal background music and cues—and, in turn, a chance to get more intimate with your own experience—this practice is for you.

Let this practice relax you.

4. 20-Minute Relaxing, Cozy Flow | Yoga With Adriene

Twenty minutes feels like five in this low-key flow. Teacher Adriene Mischler reminds viewers that even “small gestures” matter—including subtle movements that deliver big relief to tired muscles. She then guides you into deeper stretches, including Eagle Arms, Wide-Legged Seated Forward Bend, and Reclining Bound Angle. Adriene practices with arguably the coziest of all props—a blanket and pillow.

Gently release tension.

5. 30-Minute Yin Yoga for Your Nervous System | Yoga With Kassandra

Yin yoga can feel like the compassionate friend who gives you the space to simply be—especially at your most exhausted. This 30-minute practice by Yoga With Kassandra channels exactly that level of support. A three-minute pause in each pose encourages you to sink even more heavily into the bolster or pillow and, by extension, offload whatever physical or mental tension that’s been standing between you and feeling a little lighter. Hip-openers and backbends are followed by Legs Up the Wall and Savasana.

Channel your inner calm.

6. 25-Minute Full-Body Evening Yoga | Jess Yoga

This full-body stretch by Jess Yoga is super slooow. Still, it’s thorough in addressing tension in all the usual muscle groups, including the hips, lower back, and hamstrings. Although Jess includes a calming voiceover to guide you through Puppy Pose, Spinal Twists, Happy Baby, and more, you’ll mostly hear the tranquil sounds of meditative music as you pause and de-stress in each stretch. One commenter describes this yoga Youtube practice by calling it “a perfect buffer between a busy day and a good night’s sleep.”

Get ready for bed.