Yin: Stillness on the Floor
Settle into Bound Angle, a supported fold and gentle twists, without rushing between them.
Make yourself comfortable before asking the body to stay. A cushion under the seat and support beneath the knees can change the feel of a pose. Choose a small range, breathe naturally and come out slowly. Let each pause be a chance to notice how you feel.
The sequence
- Warm up
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01
Easy Seat“Sit on a cushion and allow the breath to settle before the first hold.”
47s
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02
Bound Angle Pose“Support both knees and choose a mild first edge; there is no need to push the legs down.”
1m 32s
- Yin hold
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03
Constructive Rest“Let the feet rest on the mat and give the back time to settle.”
1m 35s
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04
Staff Pose“Take a neutral seated pause. You do not need to hold the body rigid.”
1m 35s
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05
Seated Forward Fold“Bend the knees and rest over a cushion if useful; stay somewhere easy enough to soften.”
1m 35s
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06
Constructive Rest“Let the feet rest on the mat and give the back time to settle.”
1m 35s
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07
Knees-to-Chest“Hold the legs lightly for a brief pause; keep room for an easy breath.”
1m 35s
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08
Reclined Twist · Right side“Right side. Support the knees with a cushion and let the twist remain small. Come out before any strain.”
1m 35s
- Cool down
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09
Reclined Twist · Left side“Left side. Support the knees with a cushion and let the twist remain small. Come out before any strain.”
1m 35s
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10
Constructive Rest“Let the feet rest on the mat and give the back time to settle.”
24s
- Rest
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11
Corpse Pose“Let the floor carry your weight; the breath can find its own rhythm.”
1m 12s
What helps
Props that make this easier
- Non-slip yoga mat A 4–6 mm mat with good grip makes standing poses steadier. View on Amazon
- Cork yoga block Brings the floor closer in forward folds and supported poses. View on Amazon
- Yoga bolster A firm support under knees or spine for restorative rest. View on Amazon
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Other 15-minute practices
All practicesAshtanga Preparation: Learn the Route
Repeat an adapted standing-to-floor passage, then explore Triangle and a seated fold.
Desk Yoga Reset
A longer desk break that moves from seated and all-fours work into standing stretches, then returns to the floor.
Evening Yoga to Wind Down
An evening floor practice with repeated seated stretches and a quiet finish in Legs Up the Wall and Corpse Pose.






