20 min Gentle Yoga Stretch - Melt Away Stress & Relax
By Yoga with Kassandra
19 mins 16 secs
Added Aug 24, 2025
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.
Focus Areas
Benefit Relaxation
For stress relief, calming the nervous system, and promoting rest.
Difficulty Beginner
For those new to yoga or who prefer a focus on foundational poses and alignment.
Pace Gentle
A slow, soft, and mindful practice with an emphasis on relaxation and gentle movement.
Pose Type Forward Bends
A practice focused on forward folds for calming the mind and stretching the entire back body.
Pose Type Hip Openers
A popular category focused on releasing stored physical and emotional tension from the hips.
Props No Props
A practice that can be done with just your mat; no extra equipment required.
Yoga Poses
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.
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