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    Yoga Poses for Calm

    Everyone needs a little more zen in their life. These yoga poses for calm will help you foster rootedness in a busy world and maintain a strong center.

    • Yoga Poses for Anxiety
    • Yoga Poses for Asthma
    • Yoga Poses for Back Pain
    • Yoga Poses for Calm
    • Yoga for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Yoga Poses for Depression
    • Yoga Poses for Digestion
    • Yoga Poses to Boost Your Energy
    • Yoga for Fatigue
    • Yoga and Fitness: Poses for Athletes
    • Yoga Poses for Flexibility
    • Yoga Poses for Headaches
    • Yoga for High Blood Pressure
    • Yoga Poses for Insomnia
    • Yoga Poses for Menopause
    • Yoga Poses for Menstruation
    • Yoga for Neck Pain
    • Yoga Poses for Osteoporosis
    • Pregnancy Yoga Poses
    • Yoga Poses for Sciatica
    • Yoga Poses for Stress Relief
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      Corpse Pose

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      Head-to-Knee Pose

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      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Legs Up the Wall Pose

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      Reclining Bound Angle Pose

      Richard Rosen
      Poses by Type

      Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose I

      Poses by Level

      Reclining Hero Pose

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      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Seated Forward Bend

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      Standing Forward Bend

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      Standing Half Forward Bend

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      Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend

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      Latest in Yoga Poses for Calm

      Practice Yoga

      6 Savasana Modifications for Deeper Relaxation

      Can you think of a better way to celebrate National Relaxation Day than to practice every variation of this calming pose?

      Ingrid Yang MD
      Published Aug 15, 2022
      Restorative Yoga Poses

      When Rest Doesn’t Feel Relaxing

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

      Paula Hines
      Published Jul 20, 2022
      Yoga Poses for Calm

      10 Cooling Yoga Poses That Help You Handle the Heat

      Sometimes you need to cool down from within.

      Bria Tavakoli
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      Updated Jun 24, 2025
      Yoga Poses for Calm

      I’m a Yoga Teacher. This Is My Go-To Morning Yoga Pose

      It's not what you might expect.

      Ellen O'Brien
      Published Feb 16, 2022
      Forward Bend Yoga Poses

      This Is the Secret to Getting More Out of Your Forward Bends

      “Going deeper” into your pose has nothing to do with how it looks.

      Bernadette Soler
      Published Jan 3, 2022
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend

      Open wide into Prasarita Padottanasana to increase flexibility by leaps and bounds.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Feb 25, 2025
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      These 4 Restorative Yoga Poses Will Completely Reset Your Mood

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

      Tamika Caston-Miller
      Published Dec 17, 2021
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Seated Forward Bend

      A simple pose that's anything but easy.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Feb 25, 2025
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Legs Up the Wall Pose

      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.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Feb 27, 2025
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      This Yin Yoga Practice Encourages You to Create Space—In Your Body and Mind

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

      Neeti Narula
      Published Nov 29, 2021
      Beginner Yoga Sequences

      Traveling? Take This Prop-Free Yin Yoga Practice With You

      No props, no problem! All you need for this calming Yin Yoga sequence is yourself and a desire to come to your practice.

      Tamika Caston-Miller
      Updated Jan 20, 2025
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Easy Pose

      Don't let the name fool you. If you're used to sitting in chairs, Easy Pose (or Sukhasana) can be quite challenging.

      Updated Mar 14, 2025
      Yoga Poses for Anxiety

      These 7 Yoga Poses Will Help You Relax (Even If You’re Really, Really Stressed)

      If you're notoriously bad at relaxing, these calming poses will help you release *everything.*

      Ellen O'Brien
      Updated Apr 24, 2025
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Standing Forward Bend

      Uttanasana will wake up your hamstrings and soothe your mind.

      Updated Mar 23, 2025
      Yoga Poses for Anxiety

      These Practices Will Allow You to (Finally!) Let Go of Stress & Anxiety

      Release your tension and relax with these grounding practices.

      Ellen O'Brien
      Published Nov 3, 2021
      Yoga Poses for Anxiety

      Start Your Day With This Grounding Yoga Flow

      In this 13-minute practice, you'll connect with your breath—and open your upper body.

      Jillian Pransky
      Published Nov 3, 2021
      Yoga Poses for Anxiety

      Can’t Relax? This Yoga Practice Is For You

      Here come the deep sighs.

      Jillian Pransky
      Published Nov 3, 2021
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Child’s Pose

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

      YJ Editors
      Updated Jul 3, 2025
      Ayurveda

      10 Grounding Poses to Balance Your Vata Dosha This Fall

      Ever feel as airy and unstable as leaves swirling in the wind? That's your vata dosha out of balance. This slow yoga practice will help settle your energy and bring you back to calm.

      Dana Slamp
      Published Oct 21, 2021
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Why Is Child’s Pose So Insanely Calming?

      We've seen an explosion of memes about Child's Pose over the last year and a half. Coincidence? We think not.

      Sarah Herrington
      Updated Jul 3, 2025
      Yoga Poses for Calm

      What Does ‘Letting Go’ in Yoga Really Mean?

      Sarah Clark explains and offers poses to help you stop grasping—and start accepting.

      Sarah Clark
      Published Oct 20, 2021
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Corpse Pose

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

      YJ Editors
      Updated Mar 22, 2025
      Core Yoga Poses

      5 Poses to Strengthen Your Lower Back and Core—All Without Standing Up

      If you’ve found yourself lying on the floor often over the past year-plus, this practice is for you.

      Jenny Aurthur
      Published Oct 4, 2021
      Restorative Yoga Poses

      These Restorative Yoga Practices Will Help You Beat Burnout

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

      Tamara Y. Jeffries
      Published Sep 23, 2021
      Forward Bend Yoga Poses

      How to Quiet Your Racing Thoughts in 5 Minutes (or Less!)

      In the same time it takes to check your IG, you can calm TF down. And there's no need to haul out your mat or rush to change clothes. Just stretch.

      Renee Marie Schettler
      Updated Oct 30, 2024
      Yoga Poses for Calm

      9 Yoga Poses for When You Just Can’t Relax at Night

      Feeling tired yet still wired at the end of the day? Settle into this gentle yoga sequence so you can get a good night's sleep.

      Gabrielle Marchese
      Published Jul 17, 2021
      Poses by Type

      Consciousness Seal

      This mudra connects us to our higher Self, helps lift dull energy, creates a more receptive state, calms the mind, and brightens the overall mood. It is often used in meditation, pranayama, and asana.

      YJ Editors
      Published Mar 15, 2017
      Hand Yoga Poses for Your Fingers, Palms, and Wrists

      Eagle Seal

      Garuda Mudra is named after the eagle that Vishnu—the lord of preservation—rides. It can help you cultivate the discipline you need to stick with your daily yoga practice when life gets busy.

      YJ Editors
      Published Mar 15, 2017
      Beginner Yoga Sequences

      A Flow to Calm Your Crazy Monkey Mind for Meditation

      A practice that combines energizing and calming principles (brahmana and langhana) has a balancing, or samana, effect to quiet that monkey mind.

      Janice Gates
      Updated Jan 16, 2025
      Beginner Yoga Sequences

      Get Back to Nature: A Grounding Sequence for Fall

      Fight frenzied Fall energy with this grounding sequence designed for the outdoors. Go ahead, get your feet dirty and feel the earth between your toes.

      Andrea Rice
      Updated Jan 20, 2025
      Balance

      Yoga for Teens: 9 Poses to Beat Back-to-School Jitters

      While anxiety is natural, experts say certain yoga postures can relieve students’ first-day nerves. Start school stress-free.

      Erika Prafder
      Updated Jan 20, 2025
      Balance

      Beat Butterflies: 9-Step Pre-Date Practice for Teens

      Big night out? Nerves are normal. Fortunately, yoga can help you to relax and put your best self forward.

      Erika Prafder
      Updated Jan 16, 2025
      Yoga Poses

      7 Ways to Keep Your Calm

      Put down your holiday to-do list and try these tips for staying grounded and feeling serene all season long.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Jan 9, 2025
      Beginner Yoga How-To

      Need a Vacation? Take Reclining Bound Angle Pose

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

      Cyndi Lee
      Updated Jan 15, 2025
      Beginner Yoga How-To

      What You Need to Know Before Practicing Shoulderstand

      There are benefits to being upside down.

      Marla Apt
      Updated Jan 14, 2025
      Balance

      Positively Prana: Yoga Your Way to a Happier Mood

      Yoga teacher Rod Stryker explains how yoga can help you unlock your life-force to feel happier and energized all day.

      Rod Stryker
      Updated Jan 14, 2025
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Standing Half Forward Bend

      Find length in front body before forward folding in Ardha Uttanasana.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Mar 21, 2025
      Ayurveda

      A Restful Yoga Bedtime Routine

      Rid yourself of insomnia with this calming pose sequence.

      Nora Isaacs
      Updated Jan 20, 2025
      Ayurveda

      7 Ways to Upgrade Your Next Massage

      Using your yogic awareness during bodywork can lead to a more profound experience.

      Timothy McCall MD
      Updated Jan 9, 2025
      Ayurveda

      Asanas for Anxiety

      So many poses, so little time: It's easy to get overwhelmed just trying to figure out which asanas might calm you down.

      Melanie Haiken
      Updated Jan 20, 2025
      Poses by Level

      Reclining Hero Pose

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

      YJ Editors
      Updated Mar 24, 2025
      Beginner Yoga Poses

      Reclining Bound Angle Pose

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

      Richard Rosen
      Updated Mar 22, 2025
      Poses by Type

      Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose I

      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.

      Updated Mar 21, 2025
      Forward Bend Yoga Poses

      Head-to-Knee Pose

      Janu Sirsasana, or Head-to-Knee Pose, is appropriate for students of any level and melds a forward bend with a spinal twist.

      YJ Editors
      Updated Mar 22, 2025

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