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Photo: Getty Images Boat Pose is a balancing posture that strongly works your core. Your hip flexors and quadriceps are engaged to lift and hold your legs in the air, while your abdominals stabilize the pelvis and torso, keeping you from falling over while in the pose. The adductors are also engaged to keep your legs parallel. Sit on the floor with your knees bent at a 90-degree angle in front of you, feet parallel and facing forward. Rest on your tailbone and place your hands down by your hips, fingers facing your heels. On an exhalation, press down into your hands and rock back slightly, wi...

The poses in this slow-flow sequence help soothe tension by gently activating, stretching, and releasing the psoas muscle.

Already have an account? Photo: swissmediavision / Getty Images Hiking has a host of known physical and mental benefits, but still, after a long trail day, your muscles might feel sore. Fix that in camp—or back home—with this gentle yoga sequence designed to release hardened and achy muscles. Focus on your breathing as outlined in the exercises below to slow down your heart rate. Stay in each pose for a few minutes to allow your muscles to release deeper into the pose and relax. The poses may seem deceptively simple, but holding them allows your body to let go and sink in, getting a good...

Ease your muscles after a long day of hiking with these simple yoga poses.

Next time you’re overwhelmed, nervous, or afraid, try mindful breathing and meditation.