20-Minute Yin Yoga for Relaxation

Balasana

3 min(20-30 breaths)

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

Utkatasana

2 min(15-20 breaths)

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

Virabhadrasana I

2 min(15-20 breaths)

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

Malasana

2 min(15-20 breaths)

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

Phalakasana

3-5 min(30-50 breaths)

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

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

3-5 min(30-50 breaths)

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

Anjaneyasana

3-5 min(30-50 breaths)

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

Tadasana

3-5 min(30-50 breaths)

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

Vrksasana

3-5 min(30-50 breaths)

Stand in Mountain Pose with feet together.

Salamba Bhujangasana

5 min(50 breaths)

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

Matsyasana (Supported)

3 min(20-30 breaths)

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

Janu Sirsasana

3 min(20-30 breaths)

Sit with both legs extended.

Savasana

5 min

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