20 min Gentle Yoga Stretch - Melt Away Stress & Relax
Join Cassandra for a relaxing evening yoga flow perfect for all levels! This beginner-friendly sequence focuses on hips, hamstrings, and the entire body, using gentle stretches and twists to release tension. A block or pillows are optionally used for supported bridge and waterfall poses.
The class aims to unwind and ground you, leaving you feeling calm and ready for a restful sleep.
What this class works on
- Benefit
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Relaxation For stress relief, calming the nervous system, and promoting rest.
- Difficulty
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Beginner For those new to yoga or who prefer a focus on foundational poses and alignment.
- Pace
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Gentle A slow, soft, and mindful practice with an emphasis on relaxation and gentle movement.
- Pose Type
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Forward Bends A practice focused on forward folds for calming the mind and stretching the entire back body.Hip Openers A popular category focused on releasing stored physical and emotional tension from the hips.
- Props
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No Props A practice that can be done with just your mat; no extra equipment required.
Poses in this class
- Child's Pose Balasana. A restful pose where you sit back on your heels and fold your torso forward, resting your forehead on the floor.
- Seated Forward Bend Paschimottanasana. A seated pose involving folding the torso over extended legs to stretch the hamstrings and spine.
- Bound Angle Pose Baddha Konasana. A seated hip-opener with the soles of the feet together and knees out to the sides.
- Easy Pose Sukhasana. A simple, comfortable cross-legged seated position for meditation and pranayama.
- Staff Pose Dandasana. A seated pose with legs extended forward and a straight spine, the foundation for seated postures.
- Extended Puppy Pose Uttana Shishosana. A cross between Child's Pose and Downward-Facing Dog, stretching the spine and shoulders.
- Wide-Angled Seated Forward Bend Upavistha Konasana. A seated forward fold with the legs in a wide V-shape.
- Bridge Pose Setu Bandhasana. A backbend where the hips and chest are lifted while lying on the back.
- Reclining Spinal Twist Supta Matsyendrasana. A gentle supine twist, bringing one knee across the body.
- Corpse Pose Savasana. The final relaxation pose, lying flat on the back to integrate the practice.