Fitness expert shares 5 yoga and Pilates exercises to help release stress from your body [Video]

With Mental Health Awareness Month recognized in May, a fitness expert is sharing the best ways to reduce stress. 

Kristina Rudzinskaya is a California-based certified Pilates instructor and founder of Etalon, a posture bra brand. 

Rudzinskaya has multiple certifications in Pilates and proper body form — and shared with Fox News Digital the best poses for those looking to relieve stress at this time of year (or any time). 

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“Next time you feel stressed, remember to stand tall, breathe deeply and let Pilates work its magic on both body and mind,” she said.

Rudzinskaya connected good posture with releasing stress — and said aligning “our bodies properly during Pilates practice [can help] activate deep, stabilizing muscles, release tension and improve circulation.”

Try these simple poses at home for stress relief.

1. Child’s pose

One of the top recommended poses to help with relieving …