Restorative Yoga Poses

When you slow down your body but can't get your mind to settle, try these tips for reclaiming your calm.

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.

A 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

All you need is a pillow.

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.

With plenty of hip and abdominal work, this sequence is meant to stoke the digestive fire during an Ayurvedic cleanse.

Is it safe to get your om on at that time of the month? Teens, learn what yoga can teach you about listening to your body and practicing self-care.

No energy to set up for restorative yoga? Plug yourself into a wall and reboot with Kathryn Budig's simple poses.

Cooped up inside waiting out winter's deep freeze? This practice would be a wise use of your time.

Don't underestimate the art of relaxation. Corpse Pose can be the most difficult pose of your practice.

At the first sign of a cold, try grabbing some props for a supported, restful yoga practice to deeply nurture body and spirit.

Need a break during your cycle? Try this gentle sequence for menstruation.

We can't give you more PTO, but we can teach you how to cruise into Supta Baddha Konasana to recharge.

No time to do everything? Take a few minutes to do nothing in Viparita Karani.

Give roots to your restorative practice and to feel free to expand.

Align body, mind, and spirit with nature by practicing this seasonal sequence.

This pose gently brings a greater awareness to the hip joints.

Rid yourself of insomnia with this calming pose sequence.

Use these breathing techniques to induce relaxation during your restorative yoga and meditation practice.

Relax yet remain alert, balancing the restorative and the active in Supta Padangusthasana.

Frazzled nerves? The restorative version of Child's Pose (Salamba Balanasana) can help you bring things down a notch.

Your antidote to stress: At least 10 minutes to breathe and surrender in restorative Viparita Karani.

Yoga teacher Jaki Nett investigates restorative yoga for fertility. Learn which poses have the best possible benefits to aid fertility and conception.

Iyengar Yoga instructor Lisa Walford makes suggestions for how you can make Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle Pose) more comfortable.

Lay Virasana back and to take the stretch in the thighs and ankles up a notch.

A classic restorative posture, Supta Baddha Konasana or Reclining Bound Angle Pose can be modified for any level of hip and groin resistance.

Which poses should you practice to reverse the effects of chronic stress? Our expert Roger Cole recommends a regular restorative sequence.

Oh, your aching back? Or maybe you can't crack those tight hamstrings. Supta Padangusthasana I or Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose I is for you.