Of course, you probably already know that relaxation is good for you. But its benefits go well beyond soothing stress and anxiety and allowing your body (and mind) space to rest and recover. Relaxation can positively impact your physical and mental health, and prime you for busy days ahead. Yoga helps relieve stress and anxiety by turning on your body’s relaxation state. We added the most common asanas that help loosen tense muscles for much-needed physical and mental stress relief.