Posted on June 24, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Always ask yourself: “Why me? So Exhausted?” However, you’re probably struggling to pinpoint the answer. The truth is, you don’t need much reason to feel drained. The invisible management of daily life—from taking out the trash to scheduling a late doctor’s appointment—can seriously stack up against you in the form of constant exhaustion and fatigue.
Whether you’re experiencing mental fatigue (fogginess or lack of focus) or physical fatigue (muscle and joint fatigue and general weakness), the last thing you probably want is to burden yourself with strenuous movement. On the other hand, anything that slightly challenges your muscles while also signaling to your brain that it’s okay to stop thinking can bring back that high-spirited, less-fatigued version of you. This is where yoga for fatigue comes into play.
6 yoga exercises to help relieve fatigue
The following yoga poses can help wake up tired muscles and give your mind something to focus on no All the things you told yourself you would accomplish today. Practice one or all of these poses to boost energy at any time of the day.
If you suffer from chronic fatigue, consult a health professional.
1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
It may seem simple and boring, but mountain pose symbolizes confidence and strength. It’s all about standing tall, engaging even the smallest muscles, and feeling prepared.
How to: Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart or together – whichever is more stable Mountain pose. Spread your toes and press them into the floor. Then floor through the edges of your feet and lift your arches. Point your tailbone down toward the floor and extend it across your chest. Pull your shoulders away from your ears. Stay here for 5-8 breaths.
2. Supported Fish Pose (Matsyasana)
When you feel tired, you may notice that your body sinks inward and “curls” in on itself. This pose uses props to help relieve tension from your shoulders.
How to: Lie on the floor with a firm block or pillow under the middle of your back and another block or pillow under the back of your head. Adjust the height of the supports so that your chest, lower back, and neck feel supported. Avoid tilting your head back too much. Bend your knees and plant your feet on the floor. Let your arms rest at your sides in the supported position Fish pose. Keep your legs bent or straighten them. Stay here for 2-3 minutes.
3. Supported Shoulder Stand (Salamba Sarvangasana)
When you discover the sweet spot between effortless and easy in a supported shoulder rest, you’ll find that it’s physically energizing and mentally soothing.
How to: Lie on your back with your knees bent, your feet flat on the mat, and your arms at your sides with your palms facing down. Press your arms into the mat, then pull your knees toward your chest. Bend your lower back off the floor and use your hands to support the sides of your waist.
Inhale and straighten one leg, then the other, toward the ceiling Supported shoulder holder. (If you feel discomfort in your neck, slowly exit the pose and skip it.) Stay here for 3-5 breaths, then bend your knees toward your chest. Slowly move your lower hips into the mat.
4. Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana)
In yoga, forward bends are inversion poses because you are turning toward yourself. The Standing Forward Bend helps you access this grounding energy while also grounding your calves, hamstrings, glutes, lower back, and neck.
How to: Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart. Hinge forward from the hips and lower your hands or fingertips to the floor or blocks. Keep your knees slightly bent if that’s more comfortable. Gently shift your body weight toward your toes, pressing your feet into the floor. Let your head and neck hang freely Standing forward bend. Stay here for 5-8 breaths, then slowly stand up.
5. Active Child’s Pose (Balasana)
This variation of Child’s Pose is considered “active” because you are keeping your muscles active—activated—instead of letting them collapse into a passive position.
How to: Come to your hands and knees. Gently sink your hips toward your heels. Keep your arms forward and touch your forehead down to the floor or close to it Child’s position. Walk your toes slightly away from you. Press your hands on the floor. Stay here as long as you feel comfortable.
6. Toe and ankle movement
Footwork can help improve blood circulation throughout the body, making this practice especially invigorating if you spend long hours sitting or standing. You can literally practice this anytime, including while sitting at your desk, on the couch, or even in bed.
How to: Sit with your legs straight in front of you and your hands planted on the floor on either side of your hips. Point your toes toward the wall in front of you. Then pull them back (bend) towards you as you push your heels into the wall in front of you. Repeat several times, allowing your ankles to move freely.
Spread your toes apart, then rub them inward. Repeat a few rounds.
Breathing
Om chanting
To conclude your practice and leave you feeling gently grounded and energized, practice Om chanting. It is almost identical to chanting Om, the difference is the emphasis on each syllable.
How to: Sit comfortably. Take several full inhalations. Then, on the next inhalation, repeat “a” (pronounced “ah”). Inhale again. Then exhale and chant U (pronounced “oo”). Inhale again. Exhale and chant M (pronounced “mmmm”). During and after chanting, notice how the sound vibrations manifest as sensations in your body.
When you’re ready, go about the rest of your day and see if you don’t feel more grounded, present, and energized than you did before you practiced.
