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.

Lie on back. Palms down. Raise arms until they touch floor behind.

1. Lying in a Supine Position, with lower back released into floor, chin gently tucked, legs out straight, arms by sides - flex and extend ankles - in time with breath. 2. Bend knees and place flexed feet on floor - Slowly raise left leg to ceiling (keep foot flexed). Do same on right leg. Repeat. 3. Straighten both legs. Inhale - Raise straight left leg towards ceiling - with flexed foot. Exhale - release leg back to the floor - repeat to right leg. Continue - in time with breath. keep tail bone rolling upwards and sacrum engaged with floor. Chin tucked in. Keep extended leg engaged.

Lie on back with knees bent. Engage core. Raise feet until soles of feet point at ceiling. Raise arms until fingers point at ceiling. Lower left arm behind you and extend right leg, bringing as close to floor as possible without arching back. Draw left knee to chest. Hold without arching back. Relax head, neck and shoulders. Return to start. Switch sides.

Lie on back. Legs and arms extended. Both knees to chest. Clasp hands around knees. Wrap forearms over shins. Clasp each elbow with opposite hand. Keep back flat on mat. Release shoulder blades down toward waist. Draw tailbone and sacrum down. Lengthening spine. Softly rock backward and forward or side-to-side for a spinal massage. Tuck chin slightly. Gaze down. Hold. Release.

Lie on back with legs and arms close together. Turn right foot out. Glide sole of foot up inner leg to whatever position is comfortable. Feel the knee is heavy and dropping to the mat on each exhale. Raise hands behind head and bring palms together. Hold. Repeat on other side.

Lie on back. Raise right leg up and roll it over to left side (foot touches floor). Spread legs wide. Put left hand on right thigh for leverage. Switch sides.

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. Place hands under hips. Hold. Release hands. Lower slowly to mat.

Lie on back. Legs and arms extended. Both knees to chest. Clasp hands around knees. Wrap forearms over shins. Clasp each elbow with opposite hand. Keep back flat on mat. Release shoulder blades down toward waist. Draw tailbone and sacrum down. Lengthening spine. Softly rock backward and forward or side-to-side for a spinal massage. Tuck chin slightly. Gaze down. Hold. Release.

Lying extended on the floor - Bend knees. Set feet on floor close to sitting bones. Press inner feet and arms into floor. Inhale - Roll up from tailbone, hips, back. Engage buttock but don't tense. Arms by sides or clasp hands below pelvis.

Lie on back. Legs and arms extended. Both knees to chest. Clasp hands around knees. Wrap forearms over shins. Clasp each elbow with opposite hand. Keep back flat on mat. Release shoulder blades down toward waist. Draw tailbone and sacrum down. Lengthening spine. Softly rock backward and forward or side-to-side for a spinal massage. Tuck chin slightly. Gaze down. Hold. Release.

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. Place hands under hips. Raise left leg. Hold. Lower left leg. Repeat with right leg. Release hands. Lower slowly to mat.

Part I: Lie on back. Cross right leg over left, hooking right foot around left ankle. Extend arms out to sides. Cross left elbow over right. Press backs of hands together (or bring palms together). Keep toes pressing into mat. Reach arms over head until fingertips touch the mat. Part II: Raise head and lift legs and arms off mat so knees and elbows connect, pulling navel into spine, abs engaged. Release. Repeat. Switch sides.

Lie on back. Bend knees. Engage core. Raise both legs until soles are looking at the ceiling. Rest arms behind head with palms facing up. Close eyes. To release, bend knees to chest and bring feet to mat.

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.

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.

From table top. Exhale, round shoulders, spine, tuck tailbone under, pull navel into small of back, release head down - arching spine up like a cat. Inhale, draw sitting bones up towards ceiling, sink and stretch abdomen, lift chest forward, long neck, lift head. 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.

Sit on heels. Exhale, lower torso onto thighs releasing neck and head until forehead touches floor. Arms alongside legs. Keep buttocks in contact with heels.

Start in Down Dog. Step right foot between hands. Lower onto left knee. Straighten right leg. Lengthen spine. Fold over right leg. Hold. Down Dog. Switch legs.

Start in Downward Facing Dog. Step right foot forward in between hands. Lower left knee to ground directly underneath left hip. Tuck left toes for stability. Lift torso above hips, place hands on hips, and ground down into mat. Straighten front leg in front of you so only heel of right foot is connected to floor. Flex front foot. Micro-bend front knee. Tilt pelvis forward. Slowly fold over front leg. Place hands on blocks on either side of front leg, or on floor. Hold or slowly walk hands or blocks forward to increase intensity of stretch. Step back to Downward Facing Dog. Repeat on other side.

From Downward Facing Dog step right foot forward between hands. Hands either side of right foot. Left knee on ground. Lift chest. Look up. Move between bent and straight leg. Repeat with left foot forward.

Come onto hands and knees. Press forearms into floor. Curl toes under. Lift knees away from floor. Keep knees slightly bent. Heels lifted. Press forearms actively into floor. Hold head between upper arms. Straighten knees. Lengthen tailbone away from pelvis.

From Downward Facing Dog step right foot forward between hands. Hands either side of right foot. Left knee on ground. Lift chest. Look up. Repeat with left foot forward.

Come onto hands and knees. Press forearms into floor. Curl toes under. Lift knees away from floor. Keep knees slightly bent. Heels lifted. Press forearms actively into floor. Hold head between upper arms. Straighten knees. Lengthen tailbone away from pelvis.

From Downward Facing Dog step right foot forward between hands. Hands either side of right foot. Left knee on ground. Lift chest. Look up. Repeat with left foot forward.

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.

wrist shake, hand clenching, wrist bending, wrist joint rotation, arm shake, leg shake, Shake ankles, rotate ankles

Relax shoulders. Inhale and rotate shoulders up towards ears (keep neck and head relaxed). Exhale and rotate shoulders back and down. Try to squeeze shoulder blades together. Change direction. Feel shoulders becoming unglued.

Start in Mountain. Bend legs slightly. Weight on left leg. Lift right leg across left. Fix gaze ahead. Lift arms to shoulder height. Take right arm across left. Bend elbows. Backs of hands together. Palms together.

Stand tall. Feet hip-width apart. Bend knees. Fold forward. Clasp elbows with opposite hands. When coming out of the pose, bend your knees a bit more and release hands to floor. Slowly roll-up.

Start in Downward Facing Dog. Step right foot forward, between hands. Lower left knee to floor, sliding foot back until you feel a nice stretch in left hip and thigh. Keep hips low and level with each other. Place hands on thigh (or lift chest away from thigh, sweeping arms up alongside ears).Look straight ahead. Lower hands and step back to Downward Facing Dog.

Start in Mountain. Left leg back at right angle to right foot. Right foot in line with middle of left foot. Hips facing front. Right thigh facing front. Lift arms to shoulder height. Drop shoulder blades. Extend through arms. Extend over right leg. Bring right hand to ground. Extend left arm up. Look up. Repeat on other side.

Start in Downward Facing Dog. Step right foot forward, between hands. Lower left knee to floor, sliding foot back until you feel a nice stretch in left hip and thigh. Keep hips low and level with each other. Place hands on thigh (or lift chest away from thigh, sweeping arms up alongside ears).Look straight ahead. Lower hands and step back to Downward Facing Dog.

Lift buttocks upwards and backwards. Lengthen spine. Press down through heels. Spread fingers - rotate shoulders externally, armpits towards Center. Tuck chin in. Look at feet. Release jaw.

Bend knees slightly. Fold forward from waste. Hold onto back of feet, shins or legs. Release head down. Back of neck soft.

From Downward Facing Dog try as many variations as you can: Lift left leg. Lift right leg. Lift left hand. Lift right hand. Lift left leg and right hand. Lift right leg and left hand. Wag your doggie tail. Widen stance. Come up onto toes. Bend knees.

Feet hip width apart. Tuck chin in. Legs slightly bent . Engage front of thighs, tuck tail bone. Shoulders back and down.

Stand in Mountain. Feet hip distance apart. Knees slightly bent. Slowly fold forward from waist one vertebrae at time. Let upper body and head hang heavy between upper arms. Draw circles with your arms. Deepen relaxation of neck & torso. If back is stiff bend knees more. Breathe into hamstrings. Release tension on exhales. Shake arms. Slowly roll up to Mountain one vertebrae at time.

Stand upright with back straight. Feet shoulder width apart. Feet at 45 degrees. Bend knees. Squat as if you are about to sit on an invisible chair.

Drop to hands and knees. Knees under hips. Hands under shoulders. Roll shoulders back and down. Finger tips 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.

Lie face down. Feet together. Toes pointing behind. Hands flat on the floor by the rib cage. Lift chest. Gaze forward.

Lie on tummy. Tops of feet on floor. Bend elbows. Spread palms on floor beside waist. Press hands into floor and slightly backwards (as if trying to push yourself forward along floor). Straighten arms to lift torso and legs. Thighs firm. Buttocks soft. Look straight ahead.

Start in Mountain. Forward bend. Step feet back one at time. Lift buttocks. Lengthen spine. Press down through heels. Rotate shoulders externally - roll armpits to face inwards. Tuck chin in. Look at feet. Release jaw.

Sit on heels. Exhale, lower torso onto thighs releasing neck and head until forehead touches floor. Arms alongside legs. Keep buttocks in contact with heels.

Feet hip width apart. Tuck chin in. Legs slightly bent . Engage front of thighs, tuck tail bone. Shoulders back and down.

From Triange stance - turn to face top of mat with front foot facing forward - back foot at right angle - adjust feet for stability - {train tracks}. 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.

From Mountain take a big step forward with right foot. Shift weight onto right leg. Raise arms overhead. Interlace fingers. Lift left leg. Gaze at a point on floor. Repeat on other side.

A. Stand firmly on left leg. Tilt forward and lift right leg behind you with arms by sides. B. Bend left knee. Lower into a single leg squat while still keeping right leg extended. C. Repeat on other side.

Stand in Mountain. Step feet wide apart. Raise arms perpendicular to floor. Turn left foot in 45 degrees to right. Turn right foot out 90 degrees to right. Align right heel with left heel. Rotate torso to right (square front of pelvis with front of mat). Anchor left heel to floor. Bend right knee over right ankle so shin is perpendicular to floor. Cross arms in front of you. Bring palms together. Raise hands above your head and look up.

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.

Stand in Mountain. Step feet wide apart. Raise arms perpendicular to floor. Turn left foot in 45 degrees to right. Turn right foot out 90 degrees to right. Align right heel with left heel. Rotate torso to right (square front of pelvis with front of mat). Anchor left heel to floor. Bend right knee over right ankle so shin is perpendicular to floor. Cross arms in front of you. Bring palms together. Raise hands above your head and look up.

Feet hip width apart. Tuck chin in. Legs slightly bent . Engage front of thighs, tuck tail bone. Shoulders back and down.

Lie on back. Raise right leg up and roll it over to left side (foot touches floor). Spread legs wide. Put left hand on right thigh for leverage. Switch sides.

Lie on back. Legs and arms extended. Both knees to chest. Clasp hands around knees. Wrap forearms over shins. Clasp each elbow with opposite hand. Keep back flat on mat. Release shoulder blades down toward waist. Draw tailbone and sacrum down. Lengthening spine. Softly rock backward and forward or side-to-side for a spinal massage. Tuck chin slightly. Gaze down. Hold. Release.

Slit on edge of mat. Wrap arms around legs. Engage core. Round back. Tuck chin toward belly button. Roll back and forth without touching toes to floor (imagine there are hot coals on the floor).

Sit or stand. On exhale gently pull up area between anus and genitals. Do not hold breath.

Relaxation - "When the breath is irregular, the mind is also unsteady; but when the breath is still, so is the mind."

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.