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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
Reclining Bound Angle

Supta Baddha Konasana

3 min(20-30 breaths)

Lie on your back.

opens the hips and inner groins passively
Warm-Up
2
Woman practising Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I) on a beach at sunrise
Warrior I

Virabhadrasana I

2 min(15-20 breaths)

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

strengthens the legs, glutes, and core
3
Seated Forward Fold

Paschimottanasana

2 min(15-20 breaths)

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

stretches the hamstrings, calves, and spine
4
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
Main Flow
5
Chair Pose

Utkatasana

3-5 min(30-50 breaths)

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

strengthens the thighs, calves, spine, and ankles
6
Woman performing Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) on a yoga mat indoors
Bridge Pose

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

3-5 min(30-50 breaths)

Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat and hip-width apart.

strengthens the back, glutes, and hamstrings
7
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
8
Three women practising Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) together in a yoga studio
Warrior II

Virabhadrasana II

3-5 min(30-50 breaths)

Stand with feet about a metre apart.

strengthens and tones the legs and ankles
9
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
Peak
10
Woman standing in Mountain Pose (Tadasana), grounded and upright on a yoga mat
Mountain Pose

Tadasana

5 min(50 breaths)

Stand with feet together or hip-width apart, big toes touching.

improves posture and body awareness
Cool-Down
11
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
12
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
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. 1Reclining Bound Angle3 min
  2. 2Warrior I2 min
  3. 3Seated Forward Fold2 min
  4. 4Cat–Cow2 min
  5. 5Chair Pose3-5 min
  6. 6Bridge Pose3-5 min
  7. 7Garland Pose3-5 min
  8. 8Warrior II3-5 min
  9. 9Sphinx Pose3-5 min
  10. 10Mountain Pose5 min
  11. 11Child's Pose3 min
  12. 12Supported Fish Pose3 min
  13. 13Corpse Pose5 min

Poses Used in This Sequence

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