6 Restorative Yoga Poses To Lower Cortisol & Slow Aging

Supported Wall Straddle | 2-3 mins

When cortisol overtakes the bloodstream, our digestive and reproductive systems shut down. This restorative pose reawakens these systems by reversing blood flow towards those vital organs.

1. Bring your mat to the edge of a wall and keep your bolster nearby.
2. Sit with your legs parallel to the wall, then roll back and slide your legs up.
3. Bend your knees and press your feet into the wall to lift your hips. Slide the pillow underneath your sacrum.
4. Extend your legs straight up the wall. The closer your hips are to the wall, the deeper the stretch in your hamstrings. Lie with your palms facing up.
5. Slowly open your feet outward to come into a straddle position. They don’t have to go too far, just enough to feel a stretch through the inner thighs and groin. Close your eyes and find a natural breath. Allow the muscles of your face to relax and hold for two to three minutes.

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