This restorative yoga sequence will help open your heart and relieve tension after a long day. If you're feeling stressed out, then you might notice that your breath is a little shallower than you'd realized. Place emphasis on deep, full breaths, and each of these poses will feel easier and easier.
Set the tone for this relaxing sequence with Child's Pose:
If you find quad-opening Hero's Pose too tough on your legs, then sit on a block or a rolled-up blanket for a little extra support:
Camel Pose is a big heart-opening pose that will help release tension from your back and neck:
Even when Pigeon feels tough, breathe deep, and relax into it the best you can. After a while, you'll be surprised at how calming this pose can feel:
The active Bow Pose will help increase flexibility in your spine:
Butterfly Pose opens up hip flexors and kicks off some of the most calming poses in the sequence:
Tight legs and stiff lower backs will find comfort in this simple but important posture:
Fish Pose opens up your chest and releases unnecessary stress from your neck:
Finally, Reclining Twist will give some final love to that tight lower back: