Top 5 Yoga Poses for Deep Winter Rest

Winter is not a productivity problem to fix.
It’s an invitation to soften.

If your body has been whispering (or yelling at you like mine lol) for more rest, this is your sign to stop pushing and start listening. These poses aren’t about stretching deeper—they’re about letting your nervous system finally relax.

Light a candle if you want. Or don’t. Magic still counts.

Why Winter Rest Matters

From a nervous system stand point, winter naturally asks for:

• Slower rhythms

• Less stimulation

• More support

When we ignore that, we don’t become stronger—we become exhausted. Yoga, practiced gently, helps shift the body out of constant “go mode” and into rest-and-repair.

MY TOP 5 POSES

1. Child’s Pose (Balasana)

Why it works: Child’s pose gently compresses the front body, signaling safety to the nervous system.
Witchy intention: I am allowed to rest without earning it.

2. Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani)

Why it works: It calms circulation and reduces fatigue without effort.
Witchy intention: I let gravity hold me.

3. Supported Reclined Bound Angle

Why it works: Supported reclined bound angle opens the body without strain, encouraging parasympathetic response.
Witchy intention: Softness is strength.

4. Supine Twist

Why it works: This twist aids in digestion and gently releases stored tension from the body.
Witchy intention: I release what I no longer need to carry.

5. Savasana (With Props)

Why it works: Integration. Stillness. Actual magic.
Witchy intention: Rest is productive.

Mini Winter Ritual

Before your final rest, place one hand on your heart and one on your belly.
Take three slow breaths.
Silently thank your body for surviving another year.

That’s it. Spell complete