Sit with legs straight. Hands on floor beside hips. Palms down, fingers point forward. Cross legs. Lower knees. Lengthen spine by stretching back up. Rest palms on knees. Repeat OM in your mind or out loud, then allow silence to enter your mind. The silence can last for one inhale or for several seconds. Repeat 3 times. OMMMM (SILENCE ON INHALE) OMMMM (SILENCE ON INHAL0) OMMMM (SILENCE ON INHALE).
Sit with legs crossed. Close eyes. Inhaling slowly through nose. Feel abdomen, mid-body, and upper chest gently expand until you fill your lungs. Exhaling slowly through nose, gently empty lungs fully (feel belly button reaching to spine).
Sit with legs crossed. Lower knees. Lengthen spine by stretching back up. Raise arms overhead and bend to the right. Bring right hand to floor. Repeat on left side.
Sit with legs outstretched. Bend knees. Bring soles of feet together. Keep heels close to body. Relax inner thighs. Twist to right. Hold. Repeat on left.
Sit with legs crossed. Stretch right arm up and sweep arm behind torso. Reach right hand with left hand. Hook right and left fingers. Lift top elbow toward ceiling and lift chest. Keep left arm beside left side of head.
Sit with legs crossed. Keep left leg crossed. Hold right foot with both hands. Draw right shin into chest and cradle knee in elbow of right arm. Gently rock back and forth as if cradling a baby.
Sit with legs outstretched (Staff). Bend right knee. Right foot rests against inside of left thigh. Flex left foot. Press top of thigh down. Lengthen spine. Turn to face left leg. Fold forward from hips. Keep spine long. Chest open. Shoulders down. Switch legs.
Stand with feet slightly apart. Inhale deeply through nose. Exhale quickly and forcibly through nose. Contract abdominal muscles fully to push as much air as possible out of lungs. Relax abdominals. Repeat.
Stand in Mountain. Step feet together with big toes touching. Heels half an inch apart. Sweep arms above head. Press hands together in prayer. Inhale. Exhale while bending to the left. Keep feet rooted and Inner core engaged as you breathe into right side body. Repeat on opposite side.
Stand in Mountain. Stretch arms overhead. Bend knees slightly. Fold forward from the waist. Hold onto the back of your legs or loop fingers around your big toes. Keep the back of your neck soft.
Start in Mountain. Forward bend. Step feet back one at time. Lift buttocks. Lengthen spine. Press down through heels. Tuck chin in. Look at feet. Release jaw.
Stand in Mountain. Stretch arms overhead. Bend knees slightly (don't straighten knees by locking them back). Fold forward from your waist. Back of neck soft. Hang loosely. Allow the spine take its time to stretch forward.
Stand in Mountain. Bring palms to tops of thighs with fingers pointing down. Push hands into thighs. Lengthen from tailbone through crown of head. Upper body parallel to floor.
Stand in Mountain. Stretch arms overhead. Bend knees slightly (don't straighten knees by locking them back). Fold forward from your waist. Back of neck soft. Hang loosely. Allow the spine take its time to stretch forward.
Start in Mountain. Widen legs. Hands on hips. Fold forward from hips into Forward Bend. Release torso down on exhale. Hands to floor. Walk feet wider apart. Release head. Lengthen legs on inhale. Release torso on exhale. To release bring hands to hips and lift up.
Come onto hands and knees. Bring knees hip-width apart. Palms directly under shoulders. Fingers facing forward. Gaze down. Flat back. Press into palms to drop shoulders away from ears. Press tail bone towards back wall and crown of head towards front wall.
Sit with buttocks on heels. Come onto all fours. Wrists under shoulders. Pull navel into small of back. Inhale while raising head. Exhale, while lowering head and arching spine up like a cat. Repeat.
Sit with buttocks on heels. Come onto all fours. Wrists under shoulders. Engage core. Bring forehead to right knee. Bring forehead to left knee. Modifications include: Cat pose with leg raised. Cat pose with arm raised. Cat pose with rib cage circles. Cat pose with feet to the side.
Start on hands and knees. Knees set directly below hips and wrists. Centre head in a neutral position. Eyes looking at floor. Raise right arm and left leg. Hold. Raise left leg arm and right leg.
Begin on hands and knees. Knees under hips. Hands under shoulders. Roll shoulders back and down. Fingertips point forward. Don't splay elbows. Lift up in your middle as you step one foot straight back and then the other. Keep legs engaged in supporting the plank position. Hold.
Start in Plank (top of a push-up). Extend body. Step feet together. Press weight down through right hand and forearm. Roll body to right, balancing on outer edge of right foot. Stack left foot on top of right foot. Keep legs straight. Extend left arm to the sky. Reach through fingertips as you lift hips. Press through heels into floor. Bring body into one straight line. Gaze at top thumb. Press down through your bottom index finger. Hold. Repeat on other side.
Come onto hands and knees. Bring knees hip-width apart. Palms directly under shoulders. Fingers facing forward. Gaze down. Flat back. Press into palms to drop shoulders away from ears. Press tail bone towards back wall and crown of head towards front wall.
Sit with buttocks on heels. Come onto all fours. Wrists under shoulders. Pull navel into small of back. Inhale while raising head. Exhale, while lowering head and arching spine up like a cat. Repeat.
On all fours. Wrists below shoulders. Knees under hips. Use hands to walk forward and lower chest to floor. Drop buttocks until they reach halfway to feet. Arms straight. Forehead touches floor. Push hips back and stretch spine.
Get on hands and knees. Slide right hand between left hand and left knee. Slide arm out to left (right shoulder and side of head rest on floor). Reach left hand up. Reach out through the fingers. Hold. Switch sides.
Sit in Lotus Pose (bend one leg and place it on opposite thigh. Bend other leg and place it on opposite thigh). Take both hands in front of body and interlock fingers. Exhale and while inhaling stretch arms over head, turning palms outwards. Stretch body up.
Sit with legs outstretched (Staff). Bend right knee. Right foot rests against inside of left thigh. Flex left foot. Press top of thigh down. Lengthen spine. Turn to face left leg. Fold forward from hips. Keep spine long. Chest open. Shoulders down. Switch legs.
Sit with legs wide apart. Flex feet to align knees, toes pointing up. Place finger tips on floor behind hips. Engage core. Walk hands out in front (keep spine long and lead with heart). Stop when you feel you have reached a challenging but sustainable position. Instead of using force to get closer to the earth, imagine growing longer through your spine.
Come onto hands and knees. Bring knees hip-width apart. Palms directly under shoulders. Fingers facing forward. Gaze down. Flat back. Press into palms to drop shoulders away from ears. Press tail bone towards back wall and crown of head towards front wall.
Sit with buttocks on heels. Come onto all fours. Wrists under shoulders. Pull navel into small of back. Inhale while raising head. Exhale, while lowering head and arching spine up like a cat. Repeat.
Lie on stomach. Feet together. Forehead on floor. Arms by sides. Palms up. Stretch chin slightly forward. Rest chin on mat. Soften front of body. Lift chest, arms, legs and thighs. Gaze straight ahead.
Begin on hands and knees. Knees under hips. Hands under shoulders. Roll shoulders back and down. Fingertips point forward. Don't splay elbows. Lift up in your middle as you step one foot straight back and then the other. Keep legs engaged in supporting the plank position. Hold.
On all fours. Wrists below shoulders. Knees under hips. Use hands to walk forward and lower chest to floor. Drop buttocks until they reach halfway to feet. Arms straight. Forehead touches floor. Push hips back and stretch spine.
Start in Mountain. Weight on left foot. Inner foot firm. Bend right knee. Clasp right ankle. Press right foot sole against inner thigh. Resist with left leg. Hands in Anjali Mudra. Gaze at a fixed point. Repeat on other side.
Start in Mountain. Wide stance. Press into outside edge of back foot. Bend forward knee (stop above ankle). Body weight centred. Arms overhead. Switch sides.
Start in Mountain. Step feet wide apart. Raise arms parallel to floor. Palms down. Turn right foot in to right. Left foot at 90 degrees. Align left heel with right heel. Bend left knee over left ankle. Stretch arms parallel to floor. Turn head to look over fingers. Repeat on other side.
Stand in Mountain. Feet wide apart. Arms to waist. Rest hands on sides of hips. Turn both right foot and left foot outwards. Keep heels aligned. Firm up thighs. Keep right ankle aligned with centre of kneecap. Bring right thigh parallel to inner part of right foot and press it upwards. Extend left heel while pushing tailbone towards pubis. Lean torso downwards while turning further to right. Place left hand on floor. Place right hand next to right foot. Push thighbone towards floor. Lean torso towards back. Turn head towards right. Fix gaze on right arm. Soften abdomen. Extend spine. Twist torso. Hold. Switch sides.
Stand in a lunge with left leg in front and right knee raised off the floor. Gently twist to left side. Keep right elbow on left thigh. Place hands in namaste mudra (prayer). Root the back foot into the ground. Gaze up. Hold. Repeat on other side (e.g. by going into Downward Facing Dog and bringing right leg in front).
Start in Mountain. Forward bend. Step feet back one at time. Lift buttocks. Lengthen spine. Press down through heels. Tuck chin in. Look at feet. Release jaw.
Sit on heels. Walk hands forward until forehead touches floor. Arms alongside legs. Alternatives include: Child with head on bolster. Child with bolster between legs. Child pose with arms extended. Child with hands on back. Child with cheek on mat. Child with leg raised and arms extended.
Sit with legs crossed. Elongate through spine. Straighten legs. Press into heels. Toes point towards face. Palms on tops of thighs (help draw thighs down). Tops of thighs draw in to engage legs. Lift chest up (open heart). Draw belly button towards spine.
Sit with legs extended. Flex feet. Reach arms up. Bend forward from hips. Keep back flat. Hold onto feet. Use leverage to gently pull yourself forward. Let head hang.
Lie on back. Extend arms beside body, palms facing down. Bend knees. Bring knees to chest. Hold legs slightly below knees. Press knees into upper chest. Raise head, shoulders and upper chest to knees. Hold.
Lie with back on floor. Inhale. Suck navel in. Bend knees slightly and slowly raise both legs. When legs are fully raised you can straighten legs. Flex toes towards navel. Bend knees and slowly lower legs to floor (lower back remains flat on floor while legs come down).
Lie on back. Bend knees. Engage core. Raise both legs until soles are looking at the ceiling. Rest arms out to sides with palms facing up. Close eyes. To release, bend knees to chest and bring feet to mat.
Sit with legs straight. Press hands on floor behind hips. Fingers point to feet. Bend knees. Lift feet up. Straighten knees. Keep hands on floor beside hips.
Lie supine. Bend knees. Set feet on floor. Heels close to sitting bones. Press inner feet and arms into floor. Push tailbone up. Lift buttocks. Clasp hands below pelvis.
Lie on back. Arms extended to sides at shoulder-height or slightly below. Palms up. Bend knees. Draw heels close to buttocks. Soles of feet on floor. Drop knees to right and turn head left. Return to centre. Feet flat. Gaze up. Drop knees to left and turn head right. Return to centre.
Lie on back with legs and arms apart. Feet to side, palms up. Release lower back to floor. Close eyes. Abdomen rises on inhale and falls on exhale. Feel heavy with each exhalation.