Yoga for Stress Relief and Anxiety: Breathe, Move, Unwind

When your mind is racing, you don’t need a perfect 60‑minute class—you need a reliable reset. Yoga for stress relief and anxiety starts with breath, then adds slow movement so your body can lead your brain into calmer territory.

Keep the lights soft, set your phone aside, and move with an easy tempo. This is about shifting gears, not hitting goals.

A calming practice

Box Breathing: Inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4—repeat for 2–3 minutes.

Child’s Pose with Side Reach: Soften jaw and eyes; lengthen your side body.

Low Lunge with Gentle Twist: Move slowly and breathe into your ribs.

Forward Fold Hang: Slight bend in knees, let head be heavy.

Legs Up the Wall → Savasana: Let your body settle before bed or between meetings.

Daily anchors

Pair this flow with small rituals: a walk after lunch, a tea break, or journaling. For strength patterns that make your body feel stable and resilient, see our free functional strength e‑book. On busy days, a no‑gym plan gives you short guided sessions that fit in your calendar.

Calm is a skill you practice. A few minutes today pays off all week.