Ready-made practice

Gentle Evening Yoga

A simple 15-minute practice using poses from the LearnYoga.net library.

15 minutesBeginnerrelaxation

Move at a comfortable pace and use the individual pose guides whenever you need setup, modification or safety details. The suggested timing is flexible. Pause, shorten or skip a pose when that serves your practice better.

What this routine is for

This sequence is organised as relaxation practice at a beginner level. The listed duration is a guide rather than a target. Pause longer, shorten a hold or stop the session when that makes the practice more appropriate for you.

Areas involved across the sequence: hips, knees, lower-back, spine, shoulders, glutes, hamstrings, full-body.

How to approach the sequence

Move through the poses in order instead of treating them as an isolated checklist. Let the earlier movements establish your pace and range, use the middle of the routine for its main work, then allow the final poses to reduce intensity where the sequence provides that transition.

If a transition feels abrupt, pause in a comfortable neutral position before moving on. Read How Yoga Sequencing Works to understand why pose order matters.

Your sequence

  1. Step 1 of 7Easy Pose
    128 sec

    Easy Pose is a simple cross-legged seat used for breathing, meditation and quiet pauses in practice. The shape is straightforward, but it is usually more comfortable when the pelvis is slightly elevated and the knees are allowed to settle in their own range.

    Transition: Move comfortably into the next pose.

  2. Step 2 of 7Child's Pose
    128 sec

    Child's Pose is a simple kneeling rest with the hips moving back toward the heels and the torso folding forward. It is often used between stronger poses, but it can also be a practice on its own when you want a quieter shape.

    Transition: Move comfortably into the next pose.

  3. 128 sec

    Reclining Pigeon is a floor-based hip stretch that lets you work into the outer hip and glute area with more support than upright pigeon shapes. It is often more manageable on the back because the neck and spine can stay quiet while you adjust the intensity with your hands and leg position.

    Transition: Move comfortably into the next pose.

  4. 128 sec

    Knees-to-Chest Pose is a simple lying-down shape that gently bends the hips and spine. It is often used near the start or end of practice to settle the body, soften the back and bring attention to the breath.

    Transition: Move comfortably into the next pose.

  5. 128 sec

    Supine Spinal Twist is a floor-based twist that gently rotates the spine and shifts the work out of the feet and hands. It is often used near the end of practice to unwind the back, soften the waist and ribs, and let the breath settle.

    Transition: Move comfortably into the next pose.

  6. 128 sec

    Legs Up the Wall Pose is a quiet supported inversion done on the floor with the legs resting against a wall. It can be a simple way to pause, soften effort and give the back body a break after standing or sitting for a long time.

    Transition: Move comfortably into the next pose.

  7. Step 7 of 7Corpse Pose
    128 sec

    Corpse Pose is a quiet resting position done lying on your back. It gives your practice a clear ending and lets the body settle after effort without asking for a big stretch or shape.

    Transition: Move comfortably into the next pose.

Adjusting the routine

You do not need to complete every pose exactly as listed. Open a pose guide when you need a modification, prop option, contraindication note or a clearer explanation of the setup. If one pose is not suitable today, use a related easier option where the relationship data provides one, or skip it and continue when the next transition makes sense.

Easier related options found in this sequence

For a wider view, use the Pose Progression Explorer or build a different practice around your available time and goal.

Guided practice

Follow the pose on screen while the timer counts down. Move at your own pace, pause whenever you need to, or add another 30 seconds to the current pose.

Continue from this routine

After practising, use the individual pose guides to revisit any movement that felt unfamiliar. You can compare similar poses in the Pose Comparison tool, explore the areas involved through the Body Area Explorer, or test what you remember in the Yoga Learning Lab.