Here are Some Poses to Try at the End of Your Workout

1. Downward Dog Pose 

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Begin on your hands and knees. Inhale and lift both knees up off the floor, raising your hips up to the ceiling. Exhale and push both arms straight and push your heels toward the floor. 

2. Supine Pigeon Pose 

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This stretch is also known as the figure-4 stretch. Begin lying on your back. Inhale and cross your right ankle over your left knee. Exhale and reach both hands up to pull your left thigh into your chest. Hold, release and repeat, the second time crossing your left ankle over your right knee. 

3. Bridge Pose 

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Begin lying on your back with both knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Inhale and lift your hips up off the floor. Exhale and reach with both hands toward your heels. 

4. Happy Baby Pose 

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Begin lying on your back. Inhale and lift both legs up with your knees into your chest. Exhale, and reach your right hand up to grab the outside of your right foot, and your left hand to hold your left foot. Move so your lower legs are perpendicular to the floor. 

5. Supine Twist Pose  

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Begin lying on your back. Inhale and bring your right knee up toward your chest. Exhale and gently roll to your left, letting your knee fall down on your left side. Keep your left leg out straight. Place both arms straight out from your body to help you stabilize. Hold. Release, and repeat drawing your left knee up and over to your right side. 

6. Legs Up the Wall Pose 

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This restorative pose allows you to rest at the same time. Lie down on your back with your hips close to the wall. Raise both legs straight up and then gently place on the wall, so they are perpendicular to your body. Inhale and slowly exhale 

7. Cat/Cow Pose 

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Begin on your hands and knees. Inhale and gently arch your back and lift your chin up. Exhale, round your back and tuck your chin into your chest.