Yoga is a fantastic way to calm one’s mind and body at the same time. Not only does it prepare you for the day, but it also helps you build your strength and stability. College is infamous for being stressful and driving students into some bad habits, such as lack of sleep. These yoga poses help you to relax and refresh – they are perfect for the upcoming semester. Take the time out of your day to allow your body and mind to realign and find peace. Yoga does not have to be exclusive to ‘Yogis,’ or be done only within the walls of a yoga studio. Put on some soothing music, turn off your lights, and try these 18 poses to have more productive and serene day.

1. Adho Mukha Svanasana – Downward Dog

2. Virabhadrasana I – Warrior I

3. Savasana – Corpse Pose

4. Trikonasana – Triangle Pose

5. Uttanasana – Forward Bend

6. Tadasana – Mountain Pose

7. Virabhadrasana II – Warrior 2

8. Vrksasana – Tree

Pose

9. Urdhva Mukha Svanasana – Upward Facing Dog

10. Ardha Chandrasana – Half Moon

11. Navasana – Boat Pose

12. Setu Bandha Sarvangasana – Bridge Pose

13. Ustrasana – Camel pose

14. Malasana – Garland Pose

15. Balasana – Child's Pose

16. Ananda Balasana – Happy Baby Pose

17. Utkatasana – Chair Pose

18. Bhujangasana – Cobra

- Namaste -