Winter Survival Kit: Fight Fatigue

By Lara Rosenbaum

"In winter the tendency on the mat is to take short shallow breaths when you're stressed or cold--and that will exhaust you even more," says Alan Finger, founder of ISHTA yoga. The following poses are intentionally effortless, allowing you to focus on deep breathing, which combats stress and sluggishness. Repeat each mini-sequence.

Cat to Child's pose
A resting pose that slows your nervous system and builds up energy stores.


Start on all fours and round your back, pushing back and belly toward ceiling. Release and fold hips back toward ankles, keeping palms flat on floor to move into Child's pose. Hold each pose for a deep breath and repeat.

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