Full Body Reset · 28 min

Off-Duty Full Body Reset

A longer, well-rounded practice that opens hips, decompresses the spine, releases the shoulders, and quiets the nervous system before you close it out on the floor.

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Why this session

Short sessions handle the daily wear. This one exists for your day off, when you have time to actually undo the accumulated tension from a week on shift — belt, vest, cruiser, and adrenaline.

IssueA full 45-minute session to unwind head-to-toe on a day off.
Poses14
Total27:30

Sequence

Cues for beginner
  1. 01

    Seated Centering

    Sukhasana

    2:00

    Sit cross-legged on a folded blanket. Spine tall, hands on the knees. Settle the breath and arrive.

    beginner cueIf the hips ache, sit higher on a firm cushion or against a wall.

  2. 02

    Cat-Cow

    Marjaryasana / Bitilasana

    1:30

    On all fours, alternate arching the spine and rounding it, moving with the breath.

    beginner cueKeep the movement small and led by the breath.

  3. 03

    Downward Dog

    Adho Mukha Svanasana

    1:30

    From all fours, tuck the toes and lift the hips up and back. Press the floor away.

    beginner cueBend the knees generously. Focus on lengthening the spine, not straight legs.

  4. 04

    Low Lunge (Right)

    Anjaneyasana

    1:30

    Step the right foot forward, lower the back knee. Lift the chest and reach the arms overhead.

    beginner cueHands on the front thigh. Pad the back knee with a blanket.

  5. 05

    Half Split (Right)

    Ardha Hanumanasana

    1:15

    From low lunge, shift the hips back over the back knee and straighten the front leg. Hinge forward.

    beginner cueHands on blocks. Front knee soft. Chest lifted.

  6. 06

    Low Lunge (Left)

    Anjaneyasana

    1:30

    Same as the right side — left foot forward, back knee down, chest lifted.

    beginner cueHands on the front thigh. Pad the back knee.

  7. 07

    Half Split (Left)

    Ardha Hanumanasana

    1:15

    Shift back over the back knee, straighten the left leg, and fold.

    beginner cueHands on blocks. Soft front knee.

  8. 08

    Pigeon (Right)

    Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

    2:00

    Bring the right shin forward on the mat, back leg extended straight behind. Fold forward over the front leg.

    beginner cueSupport the right hip with a folded blanket. Stay upright on the hands.

  9. 09

    Pigeon (Left)

    Eka Pada Rajakapotasana

    2:00

    Same on the other side — left shin forward, right leg extended long.

    beginner cueBlanket under the left hip. Stay upright.

  10. 10

    Seated Forward Fold

    Paschimottanasana

    1:30

    Sit with the legs extended long, feet flexed. Hinge from the hips and fold forward.

    beginner cueSit on a folded blanket. Bend the knees generously. Loop a strap around the feet.

  11. 11

    Reclined Spinal Twist (Right)

    Supta Matsyendrasana

    1:15

    On your back, draw the right knee in and guide it across the body to the left. Open the right arm wide.

    beginner cueProp the top knee on a pillow so it doesn't strain.

  12. 12

    Reclined Spinal Twist (Left)

    Supta Matsyendrasana

    1:15

    Repeat on the second side.

    beginner cuePillow under the knee.

  13. 13

    Legs Up the Wall

    Viparita Karani

    4:00

    Scoot the hips close to a wall and swing the legs up. Rest the arms wide. Let the whole body soften.

    beginner cueHips 4-6 inches from the wall. Bend the knees if the hamstrings pull.

  14. 14

    Final Rest

    Savasana

    5:00

    Lie flat on your back, arms relaxed by your sides, palms up. Let the body be completely still.

    beginner cueBolster under the knees to release the low back.