Restorative Yoga Poses

There's more to sequencing the final resting pose than putting it at the end of class. Here's how to ensure your students are set up to find their calm.

When you need to approach any situation—or, let's be honest, life—from a calmer place, this quiet practice is your solution.

There's a general consensus among modern yogis that Viparita Karani or Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose may have the power to cure whatever ails you.

Sometimes you need to clear out what you no longer need to let in everything that you want.

The Danish word describes a feeling of soothing comfort. And who doesn't want more of that in their practice?

Take a break. Balasana is a restful pose that can be sequenced between more challenging asanas.

One of the most basic yoga poses can remind you that handling the stress and anxiety of everyday life doesn't have to require effort.

Savasana is a pose of total relaxation—making it one of the most challenging.

Feeling unmotivated, frustrated, or all-around blasé? It’s time for some rest and recovery.

When you still want to practice yet don't know how much effort you have left, try this simple sequence of stretches that all but ensure a proper night's rest.

Soothe tired eyes and a stressed out mind with these grounding poses

If you don’t own a bolster, you can always grab the next best thing for some Restorative Yoga from the comfort of your own home.

In this hectic technological age, restorative yoga is a bountiful vehicle for easing tension and bringing forth a profound sense of calm. Try this deeply relaxing sequence, paired with introspective journaling, to get present and comfortable on and off your mat.

Drum roll, please...

AcroYoga teacher Deven Sisler turned to restorative yoga after suffering from two miscarriages and a precancerous condition. Use her restorative sequence to find your own healing flow.

Kathryn Budig shares her three favorite PMS remedies—after chocolate. Prepare to prop!

This combination of restorative yoga, meditation, essential oils, and Reiki—
from dream team Colleen Saidman Yee and Rodney Yee—will help 
ease anxiety and insomnia to deliver your best night’s zzz’s.

You may spend serious time sweating, but it's the space between workouts that counts. Sage Rountree's yoga poses will help you get the most out of your recovery time.

Got two minutes? A short restorative practice can help edit and transform negative inner narratives that reinforce anxiety and depression.

Pick your poses. Two Fit Moms offers three ways to relieve holiday stress with yoga—active, passive, or a combo—in this sequence.