Day 20: Yoga for Meditation: The Best Relaxing Poses

Yoga can be a wonderful practice to help prepare the body and mind for meditation. 
Certain poses can help to relax the body, calm the mind, and enhance your meditation 
experience. Here are some of the best yoga poses to incorporate into your meditation 
practice.


Child's Pose (Balasana)

If you want to be in a more calming, peaceful place and are brand new to yoga, then the 
child’s pose is perfect for you. This is a very simple yoga pose that anyone can do. 

The child’s pose is done by kneeling on the floor, with your buttocks touching the back 
of your heels. You will lean slightly forward and put your arms in front of you, as you 
move your forehead down to the floor.  

Try to hold this relaxing and easy pose for a few minutes.


Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana)

Another simple yoga pose for meditating and mindfulness is the butterfly pose, which 
not only calms you, but can also help if you have tight hips. 

If you have ever sat “Indian style” also known as the butterfly sitting pose, you know 
exactly how to get into this one. Sit on the floor and butterfly your legs out to where your 
knees are pointed outward, and your feet are touching. You can let your knees and 
ankles fall as far down as is comfortable for you.


Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani)

For more of a restorative yoga pose, you can do the legs up the wall pose. This is 
exactly what it sounds like; you are going to sit near a wall, but not against it. You want 
to be in a position where your back is on the ground with your legs facing the wall, so 
that you can put your legs up on the wall. If you have any back discomfort, place a 
pillow or cushion underneath your back.


Corpse Pose (Savasana)

Lastly, you are going to do the corpse pose, which is very beginner-friendly and is great 
for relaxation. It is particularly useful to finish your yoga session with. 

The corpse pose has you lying down on your back, preferably on a yoga mat so you 
have some cushion. Keep your arms straight at your side, but face your palms up. Your 
feet should fall comfortably and naturally.

If you add these yoga poses to your stretching or meditation routine, they will help 
encourage relaxation and calming.
