Intermediate · 21 min

Deep Relax

Induce a state of deep relaxation, soothing your nervous system and reducing stress through extended stretches and mindful breathing exercises.

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21 minguided routine

Total session: 22:36 · Includes preparation and side changes.

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Breath in and out

Breath in and out

Movement instructions

Stand comfortably with relaxed shoulders. Breathe in slowly through your nose. Breathe out gently through your nose or mouth. Continue at an easy, natural rhythm.

Choose a safe, comfortable place and keep your breathing natural.

Get ready5

Total (including preparation): 22:36 · 22:36 remaining

Up next: Breath in and out · 1:00

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Your sequence

Both sides are included. Follow the movement instructions; move at your own pace.

  1. Breath in and out1:00
  2. Mountain Pose1:00
  3. Upward salute1:00
  4. Rag doll1:00
  5. Upward dog1:00
  6. Downward dog1:00
  7. Child's Pose1:00
  8. Seated fold1:00
  9. Butterfly1:00
  10. Folded butterfly1:00
  11. Knees-to-Chest2:00
  12. Spinal twist · Both sides2:00
  13. Lying figure four · Both sides1:00
  14. Quad stretch floor · Both sides1:00
  15. Happy baby1:00
  16. Plow1:00
  17. Reclined butterfly1:00
  18. Lie down2:00

Five seconds to prepare, five seconds between movements, and two seconds to switch sides. All are included in the total. Pause whenever you need. Reset to edit settings. Nothing is saved after leaving. Keep this page open. Sound may stop when the screen locks; the timer catches up when you return.

1260 seconds moving + 96 seconds for preparation and changes. Changing settings resets playback.

Based on the app routine: Deep Relax.

Read the movement instructions before starting. Stop if a movement is painful; you can pause at any time.

Plan your space and time

18 timed steps use 18 different movements. Starting positions: Standing, Floor. Inspect the illustrated setup for each movement before starting.

Each row below is the exact stored exercise time. Additional preparation and position changes extend the session beyond that total; no extra transition time is hidden in this table.

Sequence and timing
StepMovementSeconds
1Breath in and out60
2Mountain Pose60
3Upward salute60
4Rag doll60
5Upward dog60
6Downward dog60
7Child's Pose60
8Seated fold60
9Butterfly60
10Folded butterfly60
11Knees-to-Chest120
12Spinal twist120
13Lying figure four60
14Quad stretch floor60
15Happy baby60
16Plow60
17Reclined butterfly60
18Lie down120

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Routine overview

What you’ll move through.

18 timed steps · 21 min in total. Time shown is the sum of the listed steps; extra transition time is not included.

Move gently, breathe normally, and stay within a comfortable range. Stop if anything feels painful.

  1. 01

    Breath in and out

    Standing · Focus: relaxation, breathing.

    60s
  2. 02

    Mountain Pose

    Standing · Focus: posture, balance.

    60s
  3. 03

    Upward salute

    Standing · Focus: shoulders, sides, upper back.

    60s
  4. 04

    Rag doll

    Standing · Focus: back, hamstrings.

    60s
  5. 05

    Upward dog

    Floor · Focus: chest, abdomen, shoulders.

    60s
  6. 06

    Downward dog

    Floor · Focus: hamstrings, calves, shoulders.

    60s
  7. 07

    Child's Pose

    Floor · Focus: back, hips, shoulders.

    60s
  8. 08

    Seated fold

    Floor · Focus: hamstrings, back.

    60s
  9. 09

    Butterfly

    Floor · Focus: hips, inner thighs.

    60s
  10. 10

    Folded butterfly

    Floor · Focus: hips, inner thighs, back.

    60s
  11. 11

    Knees-to-Chest

    Floor · Focus: lower back, hips.

    120s
  12. 12

    Spinal twist

    Floor · Focus: back, hips.

    120s
  13. 13

    Lying figure four

    Floor · Focus: hips, glutes.

    60s
  14. 14

    Quad stretch floor

    Floor · Focus: thighs, hip flexors.

    60s
  15. 15

    Happy baby

    Floor · Focus: hips, inner thighs.

    60s
  16. 16

    Plow

    Floor · Focus: back, hamstrings, shoulders.

    60s
  17. 17

    Reclined butterfly

    Floor · Focus: hips, inner thighs.

    60s
  18. 18

    Lie down

    Floor · Focus: relaxation.

    120s

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Step by step

How to do the routine.

How to do Breath in and out

Step 1 · 60 seconds

Breath in and out

  1. Stand comfortably with relaxed shoulders.
  2. Breathe in slowly through your nose.
  3. Breathe out gently through your nose or mouth.
  4. Continue at an easy, natural rhythm.
Helpful cue

Relax your jaw and shoulders; avoid forcing a deeper breath.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, use your natural breathing rhythm without trying to make each breath longer.

How to do Mountain Pose

Step 2 · 60 seconds

Mountain Pose

  1. Stand with your feet together or hip-width apart.
  2. Bring your palms together at your chest.
  3. Lengthen your spine, relax your shoulders, and look ahead.
Helpful cue

Balance your weight evenly and breathe naturally.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, sit on a firm chair with your feet supported and your shoulders relaxed.

How to do Upward salute

Step 3 · 60 seconds

Upward salute

  1. Stand tall with your feet together or hip-width apart.
  2. Reach both arms overhead and bring your palms together.
  3. Lengthen upward and breathe slowly.
Helpful cue

Keep your ribs over your hips and shoulders relaxed.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, keep your hands on your hips or raise your arms only as far as comfortable.

How to do Rag doll

Step 4 · 60 seconds

Rag doll

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and knees soft.
  2. Fold forward from your hips and hold opposite elbows.
  3. Let your head and arms hang comfortably.
Helpful cue

Sway gently only if comfortable; keep your knees bent as needed.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, bend your knees and rest your hands on your thighs or sturdy blocks.

How to do Upward dog

Step 5 · 60 seconds

Upward dog

  1. Lie face down with your palms beside your lower ribs.
  2. Press through your hands and the tops of your feet to lift your chest.
  3. Straighten your arms as comfortable, lifting your thighs from the mat.
Helpful cue

Keep your shoulders away from your ears and avoid pinching your lower back.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, keep your thighs down and lift your chest only a little, using a low cobra position.

How to do Downward dog

Step 6 · 60 seconds

Downward dog

  1. Start on hands and knees, with hands under shoulders.
  2. Tuck your toes and lift your hips up and back.
  3. Press through your palms and lengthen your spine.
Helpful cue

Keep your knees bent if needed; your heels do not need to reach the floor.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, bend your knees and keep both feet down.

How to do Child's Pose

Step 7 · 60 seconds

Child's Pose

  1. Kneel with your big toes together and knees comfortably apart.
  2. Sit your hips toward your heels and walk your hands forward.
  3. Rest your forehead on the mat and breathe slowly.
Helpful cue

Use a cushion under your forehead or between your hips and heels if needed.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, bring your knees closer together and support your forehead with a folded blanket.

How to do Seated fold

Step 8 · 60 seconds

Seated fold

  1. Sit with your legs extended in front of you.
  2. Hinge forward from your hips and reach toward your shins or feet.
  3. Pause at a comfortable stretch and breathe.
Helpful cue

Keep your knees soft and lengthen your back instead of forcing the fold.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, sit on a folded blanket, bend your knees slightly, and make the lean smaller.

How to do Butterfly

Step 9 · 60 seconds

Butterfly

  1. Sit tall and bring the soles of your feet together.
  2. Hold your feet or ankles and let your knees open to the sides.
  3. Breathe slowly without pressing your knees down.
Helpful cue

Move your feet farther from your hips for a gentler stretch.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, support your knees with cushions and move your feet farther from your hips.

How to do Folded butterfly

Step 10 · 60 seconds

Folded butterfly

  1. Sit with the soles of your feet together and knees open.
  2. Hinge forward from your hips and reach your arms ahead.
  3. Pause at a comfortable stretch and breathe.
Helpful cue

Keep your back long and let your knees relax without pressing them.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, support your knees with cushions and move your feet farther from your hips.

How to do Knees-to-Chest

Step 11 · 120 seconds

Knees-to-Chest

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent.
  2. Bring both knees toward your chest and hold your shins.
  3. Keep your head resting on the mat and breathe slowly.
Helpful cue

Use a gentle hug rather than pulling hard.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, hold behind your thigh and bring the knee in only partway.

How to do Spinal twist

Step 12 · 120 seconds

Spinal twist

  1. Lie on your back with one knee bent and arms open to the sides.
  2. Guide the bent knee across your body while keeping your shoulders down.
  3. Return to center and repeat on the other side.
Helpful cue

Place a cushion under the bent knee if needed; avoid forcing the twist.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, make the turn smaller and keep your shoulders relaxed.

How to do Lying figure four

Step 13 · 60 seconds

Lying figure four

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat.
  2. Cross one ankle over the opposite thigh.
  3. Hold behind the supporting thigh and gently draw it toward you.
  4. Release and repeat on the other side.
Helpful cue

Keep the crossed foot flexed and your head on the mat.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, leave the supporting foot on the floor.

How to do Quad stretch floor

Step 14 · 60 seconds

Quad stretch floor

  1. Sit with your legs extended.
  2. Bend one knee and bring that foot beside your hip.
  3. Lean back onto your hands or forearms as comfortable.
  4. Sit up slowly and change sides.
Helpful cue

Keep your other leg extended and avoid pressure or twisting at the bent knee.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, use a strap around your ankle so you do not have to reach as far.

How to do Happy baby

Step 15 · 60 seconds

Happy baby

  1. Lie on your back and bring your knees toward your chest.
  2. Hold the outside edges of your feet, with soles facing upward.
  3. Let your knees open and draw them gently toward the floor.
Helpful cue

Keep your head and lower back resting on the mat.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, hold behind your thighs instead of reaching for your feet.

How to do Plow

Step 16 · 60 seconds

Plow

  1. Lie on your back with your arms beside you.
  2. With control, lift your legs and hips and support your back with your hands.
  3. Guide your feet overhead only as far as you can comfortably control.
  4. Lower your spine slowly to come out.
Helpful cue

Keep your head still and your weight across your shoulders, not your neck.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, keep your hips on the floor and rest your legs up a wall instead.

How to do Reclined butterfly

Step 17 · 60 seconds

Reclined butterfly

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent.
  2. Bring the soles of your feet together and let your knees open.
  3. Rest your arms beside you and breathe slowly.
Helpful cue

Support your knees with cushions rather than pressing them down.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, support your knees with cushions and move your feet farther from your hips.

How to do Lie down

Step 18 · 120 seconds

Lie down

  1. Lie on your back with arms beside you and legs comfortable.
  2. Let your palms face upward and relax your shoulders.
  3. Breathe naturally and soften your body from head to toe.
Helpful cue

Return your attention to your breathing whenever your mind wanders.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, bend your knees or place a cushion beneath them for support.

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