Feet hip width apart. Tuck chin in. Legs slightly bent . Shoulders back and down.

Inhale, turn palms out. Sweep overhead into a gentle backbend. Lift heart and expand chest. Feel yourself opening up to life. Gaze up. Keep forehead relaxed and face soft.

Exhale and fold forward at hips. Let descent be an offering of gratitude. Keep spine straight as long as you can, then let it softly round into a full forward bend. At end of exhalation, draw chin in and gaze at legs.

Inhale, step right foot back and lower knee to floor. Top of right foot rests on floor. Hands on thigh.

Exhale, from low lunge, plant hands and step back into Plank.

Inhale, drop to knees, chest and chin. Keep bottom high. Elbows hug your ribs.

Exhale, into Cobra (or Up Dog). Feet together. Hands flat on mat by hips. Lift chest. Gaze forward.

Inhale, lift up into Down Dog. Engage your core. Relax back of neck. If you want to remain in this pose for awhile, bend one leg at a time.

From Down Dog, exhale and step right foot forward into a Low Lunge.

Exhale, rise fully into a gentle backbend with arms overhead. Look up.

Inhale, come into a Forward Bend. Keep back and neck soft.

Feet hip width apart. Tuck chin in. Legs slightly bent . Shoulders back and down.