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You don't have to do this one on a rock, but an easy forward bend—with your legs crossed or out straight in front of you) is accessible even for beginners.
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You'll feel your hips opening and the backs of your legs relaxing.
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Child's pose is super relaxing and you may know it as the "take a break" pose of any yoga class. Take deep, long breaths and roll your head gently back
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You can do plow pose—maybe not quite this well, but you can. Lie on your back and gently bring your legs overhead, letting them fall back. Use your hands, arms, or
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the wall for support. This is a great pose for better circulation.
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You can do this pose pretty much no matter what's going on. It's a great way to relax and hasten stress relief. Stay in this pose for as long as
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Or standing forward bend. You'll stand with your feet planted firmly and bend from the hips. This pose can also help relieve headaches and even insomnia. Reach for behind your
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legs, but rest your arms wherever is comfy until you can.
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Corpse pose is a pose that you will fall asleep in, so maybe do it in bed. You'll either way on your back with your feet in front of you
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or tucked under. Do all you can to feel balance between all sides of your body and breathe.
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Supine spinal twist will help with your digestion and it's a great all over stretch. Lie on your back, bring your knees to your chest, and then gently let them
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drop to one side as your head falls to the other.
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The butterfly pose is an amazing hip opener. You can do it sitting straight up, or combine it with a gentle forward bend.
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Try some left nostril breathing to relieve stress. Cover your right nostril and take five to ten deep breaths out of your left nostril. Sounds weird. Works wonders.
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A good seated spinal twist will help bring your focus to the moment and help you center in on your breathing. You can try this with your legs outstretched or folded
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Ah, sleep! That elusive demon that we can never quite get enough of night after night. You can try sleep aids to make it through the night, but those can lead to ridiculous problems involving addiction or, at the very least, a light-weight dependence.
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