Thanks to Lisa for the suggestion to put together a soothing yoga flow for Workout Wednesday! I thought it was a great idea since summer’s over now and it’s back-to-school season, and quite frankly there’s a lot of stress flying around.
Toward the end of high school and in the beginning of college, I did yoga every single day. I read a lot of books and tried a lot of videos, and found that my favorite flows were the ones that moved slowly with the breath. If you focus on your breathing, you find yourself in a calmer, more relaxed state of mind at the end, and that’s just what I needed during a stressful time in my life.
Yoga doesn’t take up very much space since you can do it anywhere you can fit a yoga mat, and the improved flexibility and muscle tone are big bonuses. I hope this simple and relaxing flow helps you manage your everyday stress. Namaste. 🙂
Click on the graphic below to download a handy printable version of the yoga flow to keep in front of you. I give suggestions for how long to stay in each pose, but I encourage you to stay in each pose as long as you like – this flow is about making you feel good!
Click to download the PDF!
My cute outfit for this post is brought to you by InkNBurn, an athletic-wear company whose designs I have been admiring for years! All of their clothing is specially created with features that any athlete would appreciate, like sweat-wicking material and hidden pockets for keys, and their designs are all limited-edition, so if you see something you like, you should click “buy” now!
I’m wearing the Atalanta camisole, which, aside from the gorgeous colorful design, also features a shelf bra with a pocket inside for a key! Perfect especially for runners who need to travel light for those long runs.
I also have on the wildflower capris. I’ve never seen sportswear like this before – it’s printed to look like denim, complete with trompe l’oeil pockets on the tush.
My favorite part is the flower design on the left leg. Yep, it’s pretty, but that leaf shape also highlights the shape of my legs and makes me look more muscular. Always a bonus in my book. The other leg has a slim pocket that’s perfect for a smartphone.
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Love the variation of poses and the extensive guide! I definitely use this every so often when stress becomes too much! Also love that you give outfit info 🙂
Yoga is amazing for mind body and soul. I so need it right now with my mom being sick because it so lessons stress. Thanks for sharing and I love the pictures.
This is great! Seeing the actual poses is super helpful for those of us who aren’t that familiar with yoga.
I love those pants!!! I was also looking for a great yoga routine so thanks for sharing this one!
Chanelle, gotta say that you look great in those pants.
Omg those pants are so cute. I love how you can put a phone there and listen to music.
I use yoga and pilates as an active rest day. Love them both!
It looks like a great workout. I’m a pilates fan myself
they look amazing on her. She’s the perfect model for it. She should look into that for a new career, fitness wear model
I have a love hate relationship with yoga. I tend to prefer pilates. I think I’ve convinced myself I suck at yoga.
In other news, I like the pocket on those workout pants! Clever.
Yoga is probably an exercise that I will have to force myself to do as I can’t shut my brain off long enough to enjoy it.
This is truly something I need at this time in my life. My mom had a massive heart attack on the 5 th of Sept and got out of the hospital on the 22nd. Yesterday she had to go back into the hospital so it has been a very stressful month. Yoga is differently something I and my siblings need right now. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks for the yoga inspiration! I love yoga for stretching me out
I just love to put myself in to yoga routines to see how much difference it can make to my daily life. The guide is going to be so useful to try everything I could. Oh and you look awesome in that cute outfit.
I haven’t tried yoga yet but I used go to gym. This is something new.
I love yoga routines with a good flow! This one looks great! Thanks for sharing!
I have been looking for something to help relieve some of my stress. This sounds and looks like it may help me a lot. It just seems so relaxing.
I love those pants! The phone pocket is KEY to making sure I can bring my music on the go!
Yoga is something I have never been able to do. I was not able to do it even when I was thin. BTW I love your Wildflower Capris.
Thanks for sharing the relaxing yoga flow! I love these poses and btw, you look great!
Thanks for posting – could really use these for my half marathon training
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I would start doing yoga just for those cute outfits! I’ve tried it a few times and really enjoyed it, but I really need to find a class to join, I’m not a good solo exerciser.
Thanks for the PDF of poses. I love your workout pants!!!
I so need to get back into yoga! So relaxing and swear you could have the worst day ever and yoga will kinda snap you out of that mood!
I appeciate how effectively it changes my mood too. Sometimes I just need to slow down!
That gear is so cute! I’ll have to check out your workout. I love yoga.
I am going to head over to InkNBurn.com to see what great outfits i can find. I love the jean look to these capris.
Thanks for this flow, it’s much needed right now! Definitely a stressful time of year.
This seems like something beneficial, I can always use something to help relax.
What a fabulous printable – so helpful for those who are just starting out with yoga and want to do it at home. Love the wildflower capris!
Love the athletic wear. So cute!!
This could be helpful. I often do Yoga, it’s just makes my lower back relax.
Those pants are adorable! I really need something other than basic black or gray pants!
I would share this post with my friends who are younger than me. they may be able to do some of these poses. For me, the only pose I could probably do is laying flat on my back. LOL. Thanks for sharing and love that cute outfit!
Such a great outfit and always love you tips on workout!! Nice post!!
That is a great outfit I love those Capri’s,The outfit really suits you not sure it would look so good on me lol.
I like trying out new styles with workout gear. It’s a less stressful way to branch out than buying a new dress I’m unsure of.
Love yoga, it is so good overall and that outfit what a cute set is that =)
I haven’t done Yoga in a long time. Looks like a good time.
This is such a great workout! I love doing some yoga to unwind after a crazy day with the kids!
Those capris are so cute! I want some!
I’ve been intending to take up yoga! It really sounds relaxing!
I love a good yoga workout. It’s a great way to relax and relive stress.
go girl you look aamazing. i also love your workout great. very nice.
Love the outfit! I definitely need to get back into yoga and de-stress. I used to love yoga!
Wow, I can’t even do a sit up so I’m very much impressed. And I love those pants by the way.
Lee
What cool workout gear. I really like that phone pocket.
Love your outfit, how fun! Also love this PDF, yoga is more my style, ha!
These look like great yoga moves to try. I want to start doing yoga. It has so many great health benefits.
Yoga is so relaxing to do. I have only been doing it for a short time and i can already see a difference. I need am outfit like this.
I really need to do Yoga. I know there are so many great benefits to it. I was doing it for a while and then I stopped. I’d love to start again.
I bought a groupon for Yoga, but haven’t used it! You’ve inspired me to do that! I am going to start next Monday! Thank you for the push! I needed it!
I want to try Yoga but scared of looking like a fool. Guess doing it in my home is a good start.
Thanks for the printout! What a great workout.
All this Yoga, I really should start doing Yoga. I have heard it is very helpful to slow you down and gain more focus as well as to feel so relaxed!
I love those yoga pants! Perfect for storing your phone while working out!
I need to do some yoga to relax. I am always so tense.
I’ve never really tried yoga. I feel like I’m not flexible enough by nature, but, I’m looking for ways to relax and destress for sure!
Great idea Lisa had. Glad you decided to do this. I really enjoy yoga and how it helps me relax but also seems to work my body.
Love yoga but I find it hard to focus on too many moves. Normally I justly to incorporate the ones that work the core.
I know the year is just starting but it’s so crazy already. I can’t imagine what it’ll be like when we add in holiday craziness. This routine might just be the thing that gets me through it all!
This is much more my speed. My niece was telling me about finding you tube videos of yoga routines but being able to adapt your pdf to my own liking is really appealing.
Yoga gives you an amazing workout and is relaxing at the same time. It’s great to relieve stress. Thanks for the PDF download.
Yoga is always nice. It’s a great way to stay in shape, but also to relieve stress.
Yoga is so good for you. I always feel great when i practice.
I love your sports outfit! I love the idea that they have pockets, very convenient!
I’ve really wanted to get into yoga. I can feel I’m losing the flexibility I had in my youth and I want to recapture it.
Those capris are awesome. I wish I could pull off floral!
I really need to start to do yoga. I am so stressed out all the time and know this would help. Printing your PDF
Wow! You really are an inspiration. I am now considering using my Wednesday to participate in a workout activity. I really should do it! Thanks for sharing !
I would bend over and then someone would have to help me get up.
Don’t get old. That is my advice to your beautiful self.
Haha, I will keep that in mind! 🙂
I said I was going to try yoga again! NOw I just need this cute outfit and I will be ready.
I love how relaxing yoga can be! I can actually do these moves too which is a great thing because I need to de-stress! Can you share a menu plan next?
I really need to get back into daily yoga. I did a 30 day challenge an I just loved it! It was so relaxing and peaceful.
I will try anything for some stress relief. Those yoga poses look great!
I love your workout clothes. So bright and fun!
I LOVE those wildflower capris! And yoga is my favorite 🙂
I need this workout! I have heard good things about yoga for stress and I am definitely stressed.
I have been wanting to try yoga for a while now. I will have to try a few of these poses. I love the outfit you have on. It looks so comfortable.
I like the outfit. It is colorful and cute. I wish I can do yoga.
I love this outfit. The pocket is an added bonus. Yoga feels so good. I have been thinking about going to a class.
yoga sounds really relaxing right now. I could get into it for sure.
Fantastic printable! I love yoga and find myself doing it almost every day!
What a great sounding yoga outfit – I love your outfit as well, so colourful. x
I love yoga! It is my #1 stress reliever and then my 2nd is kickboxing! Thanks for sharing this easy to follow yoga flow. Gonna do this sometime today to let off some stress.
My hubby loves Yoga! I never tried it yet but really want to after I recover. This is perfect, thanks!
It’s such a cute outfit. Thanks for sharing the yoga exercise, it doesn’t look too difficult to do 🙂
Thanks for featuring a yoga exercise! I’ve been dying to try it at home so it would be a lot easier for me. I can definitely use these.
I’ve downloaded your relaxing yoga flow. Thanks for that. I’ve been wanting to try yoga, but I couldn’t find time because of my schedule. Might as well start here at home.
I used to do yoga regularly when I was in school, but since then, just too distracted with so many other things. Your posts are so motivating. BTW, I love your outfit.
I love yoga. It is amazing what a great workout it is when you are simply enjoying the movements.
I need too give Yoga a try. I have heard so many great things about it. The instructional printable looks very descriptive and easy to follow!
This is wonderful. I am going to try out some of these yoga poses. I am not very flexible but I know it gets easier and it is a bonus that my daughters love doing yoga poses.
Your outfit is awesome,I bet you feel great in it.
I love yoga and feel so, so much better after doing it, but often don’t make the time. Life gets in the way, you know? Thanks for this printable – I’m going to put it on my fridge to remind me to make some “me” time.
You look great!! It would be a great stress reliever, although I have never done yoga before.
That’s a great printable to have for anyone. I’ve been doing yoga but it’s difficult since I’m limited in my movement. Thanks for the inspiration and relaxing yoga.
I came back to grab the printable for my sisters. Thanks again.
Hope they enjoy! My pleasure.
Thank you for the printable PDF! I’ve been wanting to try yoga but I have a hard time not having a visual aid, this helps!
This looks like a great Yoga workout and I love the colorful sportswear. Friday is my Yoga day. I am not a big fan of it, but I feel so much better after doing it.
I really need to try yoga. I’m in pretty good shape, but my flexibility is abysmal.
I haven’t practiced yoga in so long. It used to be a great way to meditate and stay flexible. This makes me want to get back into it.
I’ve never tried Yoga before, but my sister loves it. I’ll have to give it a shot. Anything that can reduce my stress level is welcome!
I love your workout outfit. I haven’t tried yoga. Those poses are amazing and I wish I could do them.
I’m going to try this! I might have to modify a few things since I’m pregnant and my balance isnt great – but Im hoping it will help relieve some of this back pain and help me sleep at night.
I absolutely love those capris. I need some so I’ll check out InkNBurn.
Yoga is very relaxing for me. So relaxing that I have almost falling a sleep in class.
Looks like a great workout! I have 5 weeks left in my pregnancy and then I plan on hitting my workouts really hard again!
Wow, I need to get back into yoga! I did it a few times but neverreally stuck with it. I need to de-stress badly!
The leaf on your sportswear definitely highlights your toned legs. Loving it!
You are so flexible! U love that yoga pants you are wering, I will check it out.
I have done test drives with yoga a few times b gave up. Maybe I am just lazy when it comes to exercise? Love your outfit.
I have never tried doing yoga but I keep hearing so much about the benefits. These poses look doable even for me. I need to give them a try!
Love the wilfflower capris! SO adorable. I need to try yoga! Sounds so great for the soul!
I have a friend who hang up her corporate clothes to become a yoga instructor. She now owns and runs her own wellness resort. I get invites to join her yoga classes but I still could not find the time to do so. I wish I could fit in those capris. They look so lovely!
These are great yoga tips Chanelle. Thanks for sharing this workout tips too!
I love your outfit looks comfy but i did not try yoga i don’t know how to start and what i need to do. i really want to learn yoga.
I love the workout outfit.. Looks so trendy and comfy! I do Yoga at home, only basic styles 🙂
I am very curious about yoga, but I don’t know where or how to start. I would love to do it at home and not in the gym so it would be a lot easier. This would definitely be a good start for me. Thanks for another motivating post about working out!
Oops! Time to tell my VAs that I’m a yoga enthusiast and have practiced it for many, many years… Terrific set of modified Sun Salutation poses there Chanelle! Plus, I love the outfits too. 🙂
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I have done yoga in the past and found it very relaxing and helped me tone up. I need to get back at it.
I work out three days a week I do a bit of everything mostly I do jazzercize and the top and pants look like they would be great to test out. I love work out gear and that outfit looks comfy to work out in.
I really love the InkNBurn athletic wear! The design is unique and it looks so comfortable to do a yoga workout in!
Yoga can be such a great stress reliever. And cute yoga pants can’t hurt either.
Yoga is a great workout because it can be done anywhere with almost no equipment.
Another great workout. I like yoga for stress. That outfit looks awesome on you.
I like yoga but only on occasion. Kickboxing is more my speed! I love anything that gets out my aggressions.
This is wonderful. My sister actually started Yoga because of stress and anxiety. And she’s now a teacher and master of it!
Also.. she’s very stress-free – or knows how to manage it better – so her original plan worked.
I love the wildflower yoga pants. I’ll have to own a pair before I can use your awesome printable!
Yoga is one of the things I’ve been wanting to get into for the longest time. I know I will start before the year ends. Thanks for the Printable , It will help to get me started
I love that outfit and I’m a certified Yoga instructor who hasn’t done Yoga in a while. Maybe a new outfit would motivate me. Seriously, I’ve never seen workout attire I like this much.
I don’t like Yoga but I guess to each her own.
The outfit is cute as can be love the pockets on the back, and the key holder in the top!
I really need to learn. I need to de-stress big time!
I love doing Yoga .I also love your workout outfits. I’ll be checking out that site .Thanks .
I’ve been trying to get into yoga and I really like the printable. I’m going to have to print it out and get my rear in gear for a healthier me.
This is great, super cute outfit and thank you for the yoga flow! I’ll be back for more 😉
I love Yoga and those tights are great! I’ve never seen anything like them 🙂
That IS a stylish workout outfit! Loving these printables too!
These poses are great. Training for a half marathon and really needed this!
I love yoga! It’s the one exercise I can do where ever I am and it’s so easy on my body.
I have a sore back and the exercises help relieve some of the discomfort.
I wish I were better at yoga! I find it very tough on my knees! Those capris are adorable!
I did yoga once and loved it. It was still a great workout, but it wasn’t overly strenuous. I have been thinking about going back.
You look amazing! I tried Yoga a few years ago but didn’t really enjoy it.
Love how you grabbed the torch and ran with it! Great idea, yoga for stress! I so need that! Thanks!
First … I want your entire outfit! Second, you look marvelous as always! Third … I need this – it may get me through hump day… I can’t believe it is the middle of the week already! I feel so far behind. Your posts are always inspiration!
Of course, I agree also! Chanelle, you are rockin’ those cute yoga pants.
I miss doing yoga. I have been too scared to try it again since I had back surgery last year.
That is such a cute outfit and I love the pocket! I look for pockets on all my yoga pants because I have to have my phone with me! Do you think it would be big enough to fit an iPhone 6 Plus?
The pocket idea is great! How many times have I needed a pocket when I just didn’t have one. It’s the perfect way to keep your phone or key with you at the gym.
I’ve always been terrible at yoga, but I love wearing the pants. I’ll have to check those out. I love the phone pocket.
I have never been able to do yoga. I am SOOO not as flexible as I used to be. I am in awe of those that can do it.
I love that tank! The colors are beautiful! I keep trying yoga…but I am so not that bendy!