New Yoga Poses to Try This Spring for Strength and Relaxation

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your wellness routine—and if you’re feeling stuck in a yoga rut, now’s a great time to add a few new poses to your flow. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned yogi, incorporating fresh movements can help build strength, improve flexibility, and reset your energy.

Wild Thing (Camatkarasana)

This pose is a beautiful heart-opener that energizes the entire body. Start in a side plank, then lift one leg and flip it behind you, opening your chest to the sky. It’s both playful and empowering—ideal for shaking off winter’s heaviness.

Revolved Chair Pose (Parivrtta Utkatasana)

If you’re looking to build strength in your legs and core while working on spinal flexibility, this is the pose for you. Start in Chair Pose and bring your hands to heart center. On an exhale, twist your upper body to one side, hooking your elbow to the outside of the opposite knee.

Puppy Pose (Uttana Shishosana)

This relaxing backbend is a cross between Child’s Pose and Downward Dog. It helps release tension in the shoulders and spine—perfect after long days spent at a desk.

Fallen Triangle

A dynamic variation of Side Plank, this pose adds a twist and a stretch through your hamstrings. From Downward Dog, bring one leg under the body and extend it across, opening the opposite arm up to the sky.

Supported Fish Pose (Matsyasana Variation)

Great for winding down, this gentle backbend uses a bolster or pillow to open the chest and encourage deep breathing. It’s especially helpful for releasing stress and promoting better posture.

Adding More Poses Into Your Routine

Adding even one or two new poses to your regular practice can help reignite your motivation and bring balance to your body. Don’t worry about being perfect—just focus on how you feel. Yoga is as much about presence as it is about movement, and spring is the perfect time to reconnect.