6 De-Stressing Poses to Practice Anywhere

Between decking the halls, shopping and spending time with family and friends, it’s no wonder that even the most grounded yogis get frazzled this time of the year.

Don’t let holiday stress take over! No matter where you are (sitting in shopping traffic, waiting in a long line or getting the house ready for company), de-stress, refocus and realign with these six yoga-inspired postures.

Sitting in Traffic

Note: Only perform the following poses if your vehicle is stopped. Safety first!

Cat/Cow Pose

• Keep your hands on the steering wheel

• Round your back for Cat Pose and hold for 2-3 breaths

• Arch your back for Cow Pose and hold for 2-3 breaths

Neck Roll

• Keep your hands on the steering wheel

• Drop your right ear to your right shoulder and hold for 2-3 breaths

• Repeat on the left side

Neck Twist

• Keep your hands on steering wheel

• Gently turn your neck to the right and look over your right shoulder

• Hold for 2-3 breaths

• Repeat on the left side

Standing In Line

One-Legged Mountain Pose Squats

• Stand on your left leg

• Lift your right leg to hip height with knee bent to 90 degrees

• Keeping your right leg lifted, bend your left leg and hold squat for 2-3 breaths

• Return to standing and lower your right leg

• Repeat on the right side

Standing Twist

• From standing, twist your upper body to the right side and hold for 3 breaths

• Return to a neutral standing position

• Repeat on the left side

Wall Sit

• Press your back up against a wall

• Sit with your thighs parallel to the floor

• Press your abdominals into the wall