“Yoga has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression, lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and heighten energy and mood,” the folks at Destress Monday write. The controlled breathing involved in yoga also reduces the stress hormone cortisol.

If you’ve never done yoga but want to try, Destress Monday suggests the warrior pose:

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Start slowly, be gentle with yourself, and let your body tune in and enjoy going through the sequence. Breathe deeply and effortlessly.