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Yoga Poses for Relaxation

Slow the pace of your practice with calming yoga poses designed for rest, gentle release and quieter breathing. Many of these poses work well at the end of a practice, before bed or whenever you want a less demanding approach.

Person lying face down in Reverse Corpse Pose with arms overhead and forehead resting on the mat.

Reverse Corpse Pose

Advasana

Reverse Corpse Pose is a simple prone resting shape. It gives the front body a gentle opening while the floor supports the whole torso, so it can be a quiet pause after backbends or any time you want to settle face down.

Person lying on the back with bent legs lowered to one side in Revolved Abdomen Pose.

Revolved Abdomen Pose

Jathara Parivartanasana

Revolved Abdomen Pose is a reclining twist where both legs move across the body while the shoulders stay grounded as comfortably as possible. It is a simple way to explore spinal rotation and gentle core control without needing to balance.

Person lying on their back in a one-knee supine twist with one knee crossing the body and one arm open to the side.

One-Knee Supine Twist

Jathara Parivartanasana Variation

One-Knee Supine Twist is a simple reclining twist that brings gentle rotation to the spine while keeping one foot on the floor. It is often more manageable than a full supine twist and works well at the end of practice or after long periods of sitting.

Person lying on the back in Reclining Pigeon Pose with one ankle crossed over the opposite thigh and hands holding the supporting leg.

Reclining Pigeon Pose

Supta Kapotasana

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.

Person lying on the back in a supported reclining twist with eagle-wrapped legs and arms open to the sides.

Reclining Eagle-Leg Twist

Supta Garudasana Variation

Reclining Eagle-Leg Twist combines a wrapped-leg shape with a supine twist, creating a clear stretch through the outer hip and side waist while keeping the body supported by the floor.

Side view of Rabbit Pose with the practitioner kneeling, crown of head on the mat, hands holding the heels and spine rounded.

Rabbit Pose

Sasangasana

Rabbit Pose is a kneeling forward fold with a rounded spine. It can create a clear stretch across the upper back while inviting the head and neck to stay quiet rather than strained.

Person in Ragdoll Pose standing in a relaxed forward fold with bent knees and arms holding opposite elbows.

Ragdoll Pose

Uttanasana Variation

Ragdoll Pose is a relaxed standing forward fold where the knees can stay softly bent and the upper body hangs. It is often used to ease into a fold without forcing the legs straight or pulling the chest down.

Person lying on the back in Reclining Bound Angle Pose with soles of the feet together and knees open to the sides.

Reclining Bound Angle Pose

Supta Baddha Konasana

Reclining Bound Angle Pose is a supported supine hip opener with the soles of the feet together and the knees falling out to the sides. It can be a quiet finishing shape, but it works best when the legs are supported enough that the groins and lower back do not have to brace.

Side view of Extended Puppy Pose with knees on the mat, hips over knees and arms reaching forward.

Extended Puppy Pose

Uttana Shishosana

Extended Puppy Pose blends the shape of hands-and-knees with the feeling of a gentle heart-opening stretch. It can create space across the chest, shoulders and upper back while keeping the hips stacked over the knees.

Person standing in Prayer Pose with palms together at the chest and shoulders relaxed.

Prayer Pose

Anjali Mudra

Prayer Pose is a simple hand position often practised standing at the chest. It can help you organise your posture, steady your attention and begin or end practice with a clear shape.