Wheel Pose
Lie with your back on the floor. Bend your knees and set your feet on the floor, bringing them as close to your butt as possible. Bend your elbows and bring your arms behind your head, just underneath your shoulders. Your fingertips should be pointing towards your feet. Inhale and press down into your palms […]
High Lunge & Crescent
Start with a low neutral stance with your hands placed onto the floor, like a plank position. Bring your right foot forward, placing it flat between your hands. (shown in image 1) Hold this pose for 30 seconds, keeping your core and butt tight, and your balance controlled. We will now move into crescent pose, […]
Downward Dog
Begin on your hands and knees. Align your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips (neutral position). Stretch your elbows and relax your upper back. Spread your fingers wide and press firmly through your palms and knuckles. Exhale as you lift your knees off the floor, and your hips rise […]
Chair
Stand with your feet together, hands on your hips. Keep your weight distributed evenly to find your centre of gravity. Exhale as you bend your knees, sending your butt behind you as you sit on an imaginary chair. Remember not to go down too low, where you start to lose your balance. Raise your arms […]
Bridge
Lie with your back on the floor. Bend your knees and set your feet on the floor, bringing them as close to your butt as possible. Bring your arms to your side, palms facing the floor. Push your palms and shoulders into the ground, and lift your hips from the floor, until your thighs are […]
Child
Begin on your hands and knees. Spread your knees wide, but keep your toes touching. Rest your butt on your heels. Sit up straight and lengthen your spine. Whilst exhaling, lean your body forward draping over your legs. Your chest should rest between your thighs. Allow your forehead to come to the floor. Keep your […]
Cobra
Lie with your stomach on the floor. Stretch your legs back, tops of the feet on the floor. Spread your hands on the floor under your shoulders. Align your elbows next to your lower back. Beginning to inhale, straighten your arms to lift your chest off the floor, going to a height where you start […]
Cat Cow
Start on your hands and knees with your wrists directly under your shoulders, and your knees directly under your hips (neutral position). Inhale as you drop your stomach towards the floor and lift your butt and head towards the ceiling. Keep your knees, feet and hands on the floor (image 1). You should feel a […]
Warrior I
Start in a neutral standing position. Step back with your left leg, toes pointing out to the side. You may need to adjust your stance to ensure you are well-balanced. Bend your right knee so you right thigh is parallel to the floor, and keep the weight balanced between your right and left feet. Draw […]