Take a moment to pause and reconnect with yourself through gentle yin poses and breathwork. This practice is all about releasing tension, calming the mind, and grounding yourself in each breath.
Self-care doesn’t need to be complicated; sometimes, it’s as simple as finding stillness and letting go. Breathe deeply and let each moment bring peace.
Here is a short yin yoga sequence which you can take at any moment in the day for some well-deserved you time.
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Half Butterfly with Side Bend
Come to a seated position extend your right leg out to the side, and with the opposite leg bend the knee and tuck the foot in towards your pelvis, take a block and lay it alongside your extended leg, rest your right elbow on top of the block and support your head with your hand, you can leave your left hand resting where feels comfortable or you can bind it and hold onto the back of the waist of your trousers.
Repeat the opposite side.
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Straddle Fold
From a seated position extend both legs out wide, allow the legs to be soft and feet to flop, take a block and place it in front of you, and like before place your elbows on the block and support your forehead in your hands, close your eyes and focus on your breath.
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Pigeon
From a downward dog position, bend your right knee and bring your knee towards your right wrist, lower down keeping your hips square, back leg extended straight on the mat, you can remain with your fingers tended and your chest lifted high. Alternatively, you can take your elbows to a block or the floor in front of you and support your head if you so wish, pause and breathe here.
Repeat the opposite side, transition back through your downward dog, take a peddle and continue on the left side.
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Pranayama/ (Breathwork)
Come to a comfortable seated position, rest your hands in your lap or on your knees, find a neutral spine and an openness to the heart. Breathe in through your nose for a count of 4 and exhale out for a count of 6, repeat this for a few minutes or for however long you desire.
