Posture Sequence to Try

Yoga to Reduce Stress

by Andrea Sandhu, RYT®200

Balance poses can help you focus your scattered mind leaving you feeling calmer, less stressed and better able to tackle the tasks at hand.

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and happiness but they can also be a time of stress. Do you ever have those days when you have so many tasks on your to-do list that it seems your mind is running at a thousand miles a minute and you can't do anything quick enough to catch up to it? After warming up the spine and bringing your attention to the breath, perform the following sequence of postures, taking 3-8 full belly breaths for each pose.


  1. Mountain
  2. Tree
  3. Standing Twist
  4. Warrior III
  5. Standing Forward Fold
  6. Downward Facing Dog
  7. Savasana

Remember: If you’re still new to your practice, please seek the guidance of a qualified and experienced teacher privately or in a group setting to increase your enjoyment of your practice and reduce your risk of injury. Consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program.