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9 yoga poses for stress relief
Ease full-body tension and support relaxation with these calming yoga poses for stress relief, recommended by Hinge Health physical therapists.
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Published Date: Dec 18, 2025
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1. Cat cow
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2. Diaphragmatic breathing
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3. Child’s pose
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4. Downward dog
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5. Happy baby
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6. Figure four stretch
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7. Open book rotations
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8. Hip flexor stretch
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9. Seal stretch
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Table of Contents
9 yoga poses for stress relief
1. Cat cow
2. Diaphragmatic breathing
3. Child’s pose
4. Downward dog
5. Happy baby
6. Figure four stretch
7. Open book rotations
8. Hip flexor stretch
9. Seal stretch
Personalizing your yoga poses for stress relief
Benefits of yoga poses for stress relief
How Hinge Health can help you
References
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