5 Poses to Let Go of Your Day

Use this quick flow after a long or stressful day to help you unwind and destress. Twisting poses like Eagle, Prayer Twist and Seated Spinal Twist allow you to rinse and reset, while restorative poses like Legs up the Wall and Child's Pose will help you ground down and relax.  

Eagle Pose (In Sanskrit: Garudasana)

• Come to Chair Pose and cross your right leg over your left 

• Let your right foot hang, press it into the floor like a kickstand, or wrap it around your left ankle  

• Squeeze your inner thighs and lift your chest up 

• Swing your right arm under your left and cross at the elbows and wrists (or wrap your arms around your shoulders like you’re giving yourself a hug)  

• Lift your elbows to shoulder height

• Take 3-5 deep breaths – if you fall out, get right back into it!  

• Repeat on the left side 

Prayer Twist (In Sanskrit: Parivrtta Utkatasana) ​

• From chair pose, bring your hands to the middle of your chest (heart center) 

• Extend your torso forward and twist toward the right  

• Hook your left elbow on the outside of your right knee (or place it in between your knees) 

• Keep your weight in your heels and your head above your heart 

• Align your knees with one another 

• Take 3-5 deep breaths 

• Repeat on the left 

Seated Spinal Twist (In Sanskrit: Ardha Matsyendrasana) 

• Sit with a straight back and both legs out in front of you 

• Cross your right leg over your left and place your right foot outside your left thigh 

• Place your right hand down behind you  

• Sit up tall and hook your left elbow to outside of your right knee 

• Twist from the middle of your spine and gently gaze behind you 

• Take 3-5 deep breaths 

• Repeat on the left 

Legs up the Wall (In Sanskrit: Viparita Karani)  ​

• Lay flat on your back and extend your legs up toward the sky 

• Flex your feet and press the entire length of your spine into the ground (bend your knees if you have tight hamstrings)   

• Allow your arms to fall alongside the body with palms facing up 

• Take 3-5 deep breaths  

Child’s Pose Variation (In Sanskrit: Balasana)  ​

• Start sitting on your knees with your knees touching

• Bend from your waist and rest your chest on your thighs 

• Lay your head on the ground in front of your knees 

• Relax your arms by your sides 

• Close your eyes and take 3-5 deep breaths 

As you finish this grounding flow, notice if your mind is more at ease and your heart rate and stress level may be lower. Take on the rest of your day relaxed and rejuvenated!   

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