7 effective Yin Yoga poses

Sit with your legs straight in front of you.

Lean forward from the hips and aim to reach your toes.

Hold the position for 3-5 minutes.

Benefits: Stretches the lower back, opens up the back of the legs and promotes relaxation.

Sit with the soles of your feet together and your knees out.

Lean gently over your legs with your back straight.

Hold the position for 3-5 minutes.

Benefits: Opens the hips and inner groins, promotes deep relaxation.

Get into a low lunge position with one knee bent and the other leg extended back.

Lean forward at the hip and hold the position for 3-5 minutes per side.

Benefits: Stretches the hip flexor muscles, opens the hips and relieves tension in the back.

Begin in a deep squat position with your feet wider than hip-width apart.

Place your elbows on the inside of your knees and gently push them outward.

Hold the position for 3-5 minutes.

Benefits: Stretches the hips, groin and lower back, promotes relaxation.

Stand with one leg in front and the other behind, parallel to the ground.

Stretch your arms out at shoulder height, with your gaze directed forward.

Hold the position for 3-5 minutes per side.

Benefits: Opens the hips, strengthens the legs and improves balance.

Lie on your stomach with your elbows directly under your shoulders.

Lift your upper body upwards and bend your back gently.

Hold the position for 3-5 minutes.

Benefits: Stretches the back, opens the heart and strengthens the spine.

Kneel with your toes together and your knees apart.

Stretch your arms forward and lean your upper body towards the ground.

Hold the position for 3-5 minutes.

Benefits: Stretches the back, opens the hips and promotes relaxation.