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20-Minute Yin Yoga for Relaxation

This 20-minute flow is an invitation to let go. Poses are held longer than usual to allow the nervous system to settle, the breath to deepen, and the body to release the tension it has been carrying.

Duration

20 minutes

Poses

13 poses

Goal

Relaxation

The Flow

Grounding
1
Woman resting in Child's Pose (Balasana) on a yoga mat, forehead to the floor
Child's Pose

Balasana

3 min(20-30 breaths)

Kneel on your mat and bring your big toes to touch behind you.

gently stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles
Warm-Up
2
Crescent Lunge

Anjaneyasana

2 min(15-20 breaths)

From Mountain Pose, step your right foot back into a long lunge position.

stretches the hip flexors and groin of the back leg
3
Group of women practising Cat–Cow (Marjaryasana–Bitilasana) in a yoga studio
Cat–Cow

Marjaryasana–Bitilasana

2 min(15-20 breaths)

Begin on all fours, wrists below shoulders, knees below hips.

gently warms and mobilises the entire spine
4
Chair Pose

Utkatasana

2 min(15-20 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose with feet together or hip-width apart.

strengthens the thighs, calves, spine, and ankles
Main Flow
5
Sphinx Pose

Salamba Bhujangasana

3-5 min(30-50 breaths)

Lie on your belly with legs extended, tops of feet on the mat.

gently stretches and strengthens the spine
6
Two women performing Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) on a wooden platform outdoors
Cobra Pose

Bhujangasana

3-5 min(30-50 breaths)

Lie on your belly with your legs extended, tops of your feet on the mat.

strengthens the spine and erector muscles
7
Woman practising Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I) on a beach at sunrise
Warrior I

Virabhadrasana I

3-5 min(30-50 breaths)

From Mountain Pose, step your left foot back about a metre.

strengthens the legs, glutes, and core
8
Plank Pose

Phalakasana

3-5 min(30-50 breaths)

Begin in Downward Dog, then shift forward so wrists are below shoulders.

strengthens the entire core, including deep stabilisers
9
Garland Pose

Malasana

3-5 min(30-50 breaths)

Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width, toes angled out.

opens the hips and groin
Peak
10
Three women practising Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) together in a yoga studio
Warrior II

Virabhadrasana II

5 min(50 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart.

strengthens and tones the legs and ankles
Cool-Down
11
Supported Fish Pose

Matsyasana (Supported)

3 min(20-30 breaths)

Place a bolster horizontally on your mat (or use two stacked blocks).

opens the chest, heart, and throat gently
12
Seated Forward Fold

Paschimottanasana

3 min(20-30 breaths)

Sit on your mat with both legs extended in front of you.

stretches the hamstrings, calves, and spine
Savasana
13
Woman lying in Corpse Pose (Savasana) on a yoga mat, fully relaxed
Corpse Pose

Savasana

5 min

Allow every muscle to soften completely. This is where the practice integrates.

promotes full recovery

Quick Reference

All 13 poses in this sequence, in order.

  1. 1Child's Pose3 min
  2. 2Crescent Lunge2 min
  3. 3Cat–Cow2 min
  4. 4Chair Pose2 min
  5. 5Sphinx Pose3-5 min
  6. 6Cobra Pose3-5 min
  7. 7Warrior I3-5 min
  8. 8Plank Pose3-5 min
  9. 9Garland Pose3-5 min
  10. 10Warrior II5 min
  11. 11Supported Fish Pose3 min
  12. 12Seated Forward Fold3 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose5 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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