A guest article by Loredana
Letting go—that's a big word. We should regularly address this topic and ask ourselves: Where am I still holding onto old issues? Only when we regularly practice letting go can space be created for the new. I therefore invite you to use the asanas in this article to let go of the old through your body and breath and create space for what lies ahead.
On an anatomical and energetic level, twists and backbends in particular accompany you in the process of letting go and create space for new things. That's why you'll encounter them repeatedly throughout this article.
Below the illustrations, I'll give you affirmations that will help you connect the topic of letting go with the asana.
I wish you a lot of fun!
01 Four-legged stance variation
As I inhale, I open myself to what lies ahead. As I exhale, I let go of anything that triggers a feeling of tightness within me.
Start in a four-legged stance and place your right hand at the back of your head.
Inhale, gently push your hand toward the back of your head, and vice versa. Bring your elbow toward the ceiling. Make sure your neck stays relaxed. As you exhale, release, round your back, and gently pull your chin toward your sternum.
Repeat this smoothly, in harmony with your breathing, and then do the other side.
02 Twist in Downward Dog
I breathe in and feel myself in the present moment. I breathe out and let go of anything that keeps me from staying present.
Get into downward dog. Walk your feet slightly forward, making your dog a little smaller. Walk far enough forward that you can grab your thigh, calf, or ankle with your right hand. The lower you reach, the more intense the pose. Want something gentler? Bend your legs slightly.
As you inhale, lengthen your spine and feel your connection to the floor. As you exhale, look under your left armpit and come into a twist.
Stay for 2-3 conscious breaths and then release the asana. You can linger in Child's Pose and then practice the other side.
03 Wild Thing
I breathe in and feel my strength. I breathe out in surrender to life.
There are many ways to get into "Wild Thing." For a gentle introduction, start by coming from a plank into a side plank. Place your right foot behind your left knee. From here, push your pelvis and chest toward the ceiling and brace yourself. Be careful not to overexert your lower back. 
04 Fish (Yin)
I breathe in what nourishes me. I breathe out and let go.
For this exercise, you'll need a bolster or a rolled-up blanket to place under your shoulder blades. You can support your head with a block if needed. After transferring your weight to the props through your side, you can become passive here. Before you commit to the pose, make sure you're lying comfortably and your neck is free. 
Things you want to let go of are often deeply rooted within you. These things often can't be resolved in a yoga class. But I invite you to take the first step with the help of these asanas and gently explore what can go in order to make room for what lies ahead.
Loredana
Loredana teaches yoga in Düsseldorf with great dedication. Mindfulness and good alignment are hallmarks of her open classes. She teaches trauma-sensitive yoga one-on-one and offers massages. On her blog, she writes about yoga, trauma-sensitive yoga, personal development, and meditation.