Making the most of a day off from her acting duties, Reese Witherspoon enjoyed some much needed yoga session this afternoon (July 18) in Brentwood, California.

While trying to avoid the cameras, the "Sweet Home Alabama" beauty kept her head down and refused to show her face while walking past the shutterbugs.

In related news, Fox Searchlight Pictures announced Miss Witherspoon is set to star in Cheryl Strayed's film "Wild."

"We are so excited to be working with Fox Searchlight to bring 'Wild' to the screen," the 37-year-old actress explained. "It is an extraordinary company that continually strives to bring original,
inspirational films to the market place. We are thrilled to collaborate with them on WILD."

Fox Searchlight Pictures Presidents Stephen Gilula and Nancy Utley stated, "We have long been huge fans o fhtis visceral, inspirational, and moving personal story with such a strong female perspective."