At the end of the day, many people find that they have a sense of restlessness or unease that can make winding down for the night difficult. An evening yoga routine can help you de-stress after a long day and prepare your body for a good night’s sleep. An evening practice also helps relax tense muscles and re-align your spine after a day of sitting in a chair or standing at a desk. Evening yoga can be a great way to kick-start your evening routine as well as to allow for a calmer, more focused approach to the next day.

 

Evening yoga may be more suitable for night owls who don’t like to wake up too early in the morning or who have difficulty getting out of bed. If you are engaging in a more gentle form of yoga, such as yin or restorative, it may be best to practice in the evening when your body is more relaxed and open. The best types of poses to practice at this time are those that help you relax into the practice and find a balance between effort and ease. Choose asanas that help you relax and let go of the day’s stresses, such as forward folds, gentle twists, and restorative poses like supported bridge pose or legs up the wall.