Gruaz says this is the perfect yoga pose for stress relief that you can shift into after Warrior 2. Wide-Legged Forward Bend "relieves tension from our lower back as well as our cervical spine and our neck, while gently reversing the blood flow in our upper torso and brain," she says. The pose is an inversion that "promotes grounding while releasing stress."
- Stand with your legs wider than your hips with your heels turned out wider than your toes.
- Fold your torso over your legs, pressing into the outsides of your feet and keeping your inner arches lifted.
- To increase the stretch, reach for your ankles and gently draw your chest towards your thighs.
- For a more relaxed position, fold your arms and grab your opposite elbows, letting your body hang down.
- Hold for 30 seconds.