
Yoga to Reduce Cortisol and Ease Stress
- Duration
- 27 min
- Level
- Beginner
- Body Focus
- Full Body
- Est. Calories
- ~82 kcal
Adriene’s calming yoga practice for stressful days, aimed at helping you reduce cortisol: about 27 minutes on the mat.
Adriene invites you to listen to your inner wisdom when heart, body and mind need tending to, and offers this practice as a natural way to help bring down cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone. It is a gentle, guided yoga session on the mat of about 27 minutes, with no equipment required.
Equipment setup
Who Is It For?
Anyone feeling stressed, tense or overwhelmed who wants a calming guided yoga session, whatever their experience.
Who Is It Not For?
Not what you need if you are looking for a sweaty, strength-focused or cardio workout: the aim here is calm, not intensity.
Key Benefits
Helps you slow down, release tension and feel calmer in body and mind, with stress relief as the main goal.
Things to Keep in Mind
Move gently within a comfortable range, skip any pose that hurts and talk to your doctor if stress or anxiety is affecting your health.
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Recommended Equipment
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