Come onto all fours, toes turned under. Your knees and feet should be hip-width apart, hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Your fingers can be together or spread wide apart. Inhale as you press your palms into the floor and lift your hips and buttocks, straightening your knees. Exhale as you shift […]
Sit up straight with your legs extended. Bend your left knee and rest your left foot against your inner right thigh with your heel close to the groin. Place both hands behind your buttocks, fingers pointing back. Inhale as you lengthen your spine. Exhale as you slowly twist to the left, bringing your right hand
Balance may be tricky in this asana, so concentrate! You can place a firm cushion under your buttocks for comfort, and if your hamstrings are tight, you might want to get a couple of straps before you start. Sit with legs extended. Bring the soles of your feet together and wrap your index and middle
Move from the inside out, letting the graceful movements of Tiger Pose strengthen your body while increasing flexibility in your hips and spine. Come onto all fours, hands under your shoulders, knees under your hips. Press your hands down firmly. As you inhale, lift your head and arch your spine, raising your left leg up
This pose is good preparation for Revolving Triangle. The movements are similar yet you’re supported by the floor so you don’t have to worry about balancing. Lie on your back and extend your arms to the sides at shoulder level, palms down. Inhale as you raise your right leg. Exhale as you lower your right
Lie on your back with your legs extended and your feet together. Extend your arms above your head, keeping them straight. Inhale and swing your arms forward. Lift your torso and legs, balancing on your buttocks. Extend your arms toward your feet and make fists, keeping the top of your head more or less in
Salute to the Sun is a wonderful series of exercises, comprised of seven asanas performed in a particular sequence, combined with yoga breathing. It’s a little hard to practice just by reading the instructions, so I recommend you watch the video first. Caution: If you have high blood pressure, be sure to consult your doctor before
Caution: If you have high blood pressure, do this pose as recommended under Easier Options, bullet 2. Stand up straight and touch your fingertips in front of your chest. Step or jump your feet fairly wide apart, extending your arms to the sides at shoulder level. Expand your chest as you inhale and interlock your fingers
If you can’t sit between your feet, do this pose with legs extended or, if you prefer, with the soles of your feet together (see Easier Options below). It’s very restful and allows your chest to passively open, easing tension all around the upper back and torso. Combining this posture with Ujjayi Pranayama further enhances
