Positive affirmations feature in this gentle yoga practice

The poses in this 15-minute+ yoga class target muscles throughout the hips, legs, and lower back, and each has an accompanying positive affirmation to inspire, reduce stress, and increase feelings of confidence and security. This alignment of words and movements can help you tune into sensations in the body, improving your mindset even as you lengthen and strengthen yourself.

So, when you need a quick confidence boost, some positive energy, or just real relaxation, this class is for you.

Practice yoga for positive affirmations for 17 minutes

All you will need for this practice is a yoga mat or a comfortable space on the floor to relax and move your body.

Restricted angle position

Start in Restricted angle position. Bring the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to fall to either side. If you need extra support, feel free to sit on a pillow or folded blanket instead of on your mat. Place your hands anywhere you feel comfortable.

Stay here for 1-3 minutes or as long as you want.

Positive affirmation: I am well established.

Sitting dove pose

Bend your knees so that the soles of your feet are flat on the mat. Bring your hands behind you for support, with palms facing in whatever direction you prefer.

Take your left foot and place it over your right knee or on your right leg, and let your knee fall to the left in the sitting pigeon position.

Stay here for 1-3 minutes or as long as you want. When you are ready, lower your left leg and repeat on the other side.

Positive affirmation: I am open to healing.

Sitting forward bend

Step away from the figure, keeping your legs straight in front of you. Take a full breath here. On the next exhale, either sit taller or hinge at the hips, leaning as far forward as you want. Sitting forward bend. Nice addition Bend on your kneesOr add a block or bolster under your knees, or keep your legs straight.

Stay here for 1-3 minutes or as long as you want.

Positive affirmation: I can do hard things.

Diversity of the child’s position

Move across the tabletop, with your knees together or as wide as you like, with your big toes touching. Shift your weight back until your bones land above your heels. Your arms can be extended in front of you, bent with some of your weight on your forearms, or lying beside your body, whichever is the ideal shape for you. Child’s position.

Stay here for 1-3 minutes or as long as you want.

Positive affirmation: I deserve to rest.

Constructive break

Continue to rest in child’s pose, or flip onto your back if you wish. Bend your knees with your feet on the mat and take a full breath in constructive rest.

Bridge position

Place your feet hip-width apart and raise your hips inward Bridge position. If you can’t reach Bridge, try tilting your pelvis by tucking your tailbone under it and squeezing your buttocks without lifting your hips.

Stay here for 1-3 minutes or as long as you want.

Positive affirmation: I am strong.

Reclining variation from hand to big toe

Gently lower and straighten your legs. Bring your right leg out to the right side, away from your mat. If within reach, grab your big toe and extend your entire leg to the inner side Supine from hand to big toe antiquities. Or you can simply place your leg on the floor at an angle, and enjoy the inner thigh stretch.

Stay here for 1-2 minutes or as long as you want. When you are ready, lower your left leg and repeat on the other side.

Positive affirmation: I deserve the life I want.

Savasana

When you are ready, bring your legs back to the center and rest Savasana For as long as you want. Return to the positive affirmation that resonated most with you, and let these words help you integrate your practice.