“I find it useful to count the exhalations from 10 to 1 and repeat,” she says. This is a method you can practice in any yoga pose, but especially in restorative yoga.

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Restorative yoga uses props like bolsters, blocks, or folded blankets to make poses gentler and more supportive, though you can do them without props too. You'll generally hold these poses for at ...

This restorative pose is reclining on your back with your legs stretched vertically against the wall. It boosts circulation, particularly to the brain, and relaxes the nervous system.

If you’ve done your “downward dog” yoga pose today, you’re probably feeling more relaxed. Regardless of your level of yoga expertise, if you’re practicing regularly, you can feel better from head to ...

Calming the mind and body According to Chloe Kernaghan, co-founder of yoga studio Sky Ting, yoga helps you sleep better in two ways: It helps relax a racing mind and calms the nervous system.

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Among all the yoga poses that make up the age-old practice, navasana or boat pose is said to be as effective for the core as doing 100 sit-ups.

As with many yoga postures, the benefits go beyond the body. “Balancing and holding the body steady in boat pose can help build willpower and self-confidence,” Fernández says. It’s also a subtle ...