A yoga teacher says these are the three poses you should do after a long walk to ease muscle soreness and recover faster

A woman performs a seated twist on a yoga mat. She is sat with her left leg extended on the floor and her right leg cross over. She twists to the side and her left elbow rests on her right knee.

We know that walking is great for us; from improving cardio fitness, bone and joint strength to boosting mood and metabolism, there are many well-known benefits of walking.

However, relying solely on walking for exercise has some downsides, explains Melissa Leach, a yoga instructor and strength and conditioning coach with Yoga-Go.