This is one of the most popular poses that you will do in your yoga practice. Downward-facing dog pushes oxygen to all parts of the body and energizes your mind,

body, and spirit!

Tension is carried all over the body. Without even noticing it, your muscles tighten up when you are under pressure. The forward fold is excellent at releasing stress from the low

back, neck, and spine. When performing this pose, imagine that all of the stress is literally rolling off your back.

Carry stress in your shoulders? The child's pose allows you to surrender to relaxation. It will offer a big stretch to tense and wound-up shoulders while relieving tension from your

low back. You can incorporate child's pose into your yoga practice, before meditation, or just to help you relax at bedtime!

If you carry stress and emotion in your hips, the head-to-knee pose will become a mainstay in your yoga practice. This pose opens and loosens the hips as well as

providing a great stretch to the hamstrings. Repeated practice  will take pressure off your knees and low back while preventing injuries.

If you suffer from anxiety as a result of a harried schedule, try the legs up the wall pose. It is simple, yet effective, for slowing your heart rate, balancing your

breathing, and calming your nerves. Your back, hamstrings, and feet will thank you as well!