5 Relaxing Yoga Flows to Help You Unwind (in 15 Minutes or Less)

"Giving yourself time to unwind doesn't necessarily require booking some far-flung vacation. Sometimes, all you need is a slow yoga flow as a 15-minute break from your routine. On your mat, you're free to find solace in true presence rather than escaping your life. Think inhaling, exhaling, and finding aligned, intentional movement. A relaxing yoga practice is more than just pressing pause. Taking time to unwind allows you to show up more fully to the rest of your life. When you take care of you, caring for the world becomes a much less stressful endeavor."

"Devi Daly's somatic yoga practice is designed for intuitive movement. Slow down and feel into your body to discover what you really need in each pose and each moment. If you allow yourself to get lost in the fluidity of your practice, 15 minutes becomes more than enough time for an authentic and restful reset. Practice this relaxing flow. 2. 5-Minute Yoga Flow for a Quick Way to Slow Down This one's for the busy minds and bodies. For some, true relaxation requires an energetic burst that gives way to an eventual unwinding. This practice asks that you flow through poses slowly and deliberately, moving toward a more relaxed state with each breath."

"Snuggling up with a pillow and a blanket? Yes, that can also be your yoga practice. This restorative session from yoga teacher Taylor Lorenz features a whopping four poses (including a cuddly Savasana). Allow your strategically placed props and ample stillness to support yourself so you can truly rest. Practice this relaxing flow. 4. 15-Minute Yin for Anyone Who Needs to Unwind Yin yoga invites you to sit with yourself and your poses."

Short, gentle yoga flows provide accessible ways to unwind without leaving home. Practices range from a 5-minute deliberate flow to 15-minute somatic, restorative, and Yin sessions. Emphasis rests on breath, aligned intentional movement, slow pacing, and use of props for support during stillness. These brief practices encourage feeling into the body, letting fluidity or sustained holds guide relaxation, and allowing a restful reset in little time. Regularly taking these short breaks helps reduce stress, restore presence, and improve capacity to engage with daily responsibilities more fully.

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