head looking up Hold for two complete yoga breaths
2. Big Toe Pose
Slowly bend downward and reach
for your toes Grab you big toes putting pressure on your heels Hold for two complete breaths
3. Dolphin Pose
Bring forearms flat to the mat, and
bring ears to elbows Keep straight legs and push heels to the mat Hold for three complete breaths
4. Childs Pose
Bend knees, sit on the heels of your
feet Bend forward so that your forehead is touching the mat Extend your arms so they are straight in front of you, elbows to ears Hold for three complete breaths
5. Chair Pose
Bend knees forming a 90° angle so
you are actually sitting in the pose, straighten arms and keep ears to elbows
Your palms should be facing each
other Hold for two complete breaths
6. Dolphin Plank Pose
Bend arms creating a 90° angle so
that your forearms touch the mat Straighten legs, and be parallel with the ground Hold for two complete breaths
7. Cow Pose
Bring knees and palms on the mat
Arch your back, push belly button to the ground Hold for three complete breaths
8. Bird Dog
Keep knees and palms on the mat
alternating opposite arm and leg so that they are straight out Do each leg/arm 10 times inhaling and exhaling after every repetition
9. Cobra Pose
Bring your hips to the mat, straighten
your arms pushing your back downwards Arch your lower back while looking behind you Hold for three complete breaths
10. Downward Facing Dog
Bring hips/butt up while arms and
legs are straight Remember elbows to ears, pushing heels to the floor Hold for two complete breaths 11. Superman
Lie face down on the floor
Extend your arms out front, keeping your elbows slightly bent Lift your chest off the floor, extend your arm out forward, off the ground, along with your legs Do 10 repetitions total Hold each pose for three breaths
12. Pilates Plank
Begin in plank position with your
arms straight and keep your butt down hold for 2 breaths Rotate body to right keeping hips off the ground and arms straight, lift right arm and right leg, hold for 2 breaths Rotate body to left keeping hips off the ground and arms straight, lift left arm and left leg Turn to your backside both hands on the ground and your stomach facing the ceiling, keep hips off the ground. Hold for 2 breaths
13. The 100
Lie on your back with your knees
bent and up in the air, your knees and hips forming 90-degree angles, keep your arms straight out Every 5 pumps with your arms, inhale Every 5 pumps with your arms, exhale Repeat for 100 total beats
14. Roll Ups
Lie on the floor with your legs
straight, let your belly drop down toward the floor Keep your ribs down, bring your arms straight up over your head and back so that your finger tips are pointing to the wall behind you When you inhale, raise your upper body until you are sitting at 90 degrees, keep your arms straight and raised above your head Then reach for your toes, exhale Inhale as you bring your upper body back down to the mat, vertebrae after vertebrae Continue for 6 reps
15. Wide Angle-Seated Forward Bend
Start seated with your legs stretched
forward in front of you Open your legs as wide as possible Walk your hands forward in between your legs Hold for 3 complete breaths
16. Leg Circles
Lie on your back, legs extended
forward Raise one leg in the air 6 inches off the ground, then cross it over your opposite hip, making a circular motion Inhale then exhale as you create circles Then create smaller circles, more centered. Repeat for 5 large circles in each direction and then 5 small circles in each direction for both legs (20 total reps)
17. Happy Baby Pose
Lay on your back, and bring your
knees to your stomach Grab the outsides of your feet Hold for 3 complete breaths
18. Supported Shoulder Stand
Lay flat on your back with your legs
extended and arms at your side Inhale, raise your legs and hips off the floor until your torso is perpendicular to the floor Straighten your legs fully and reach your feet toward the ceiling Bend your elbows, place your hands on your lower back, fingertips pointing up toward the ceiling Keep your elbows on the ground, shoulder-width apart Hold for 2 complete breaths
19. Bridge
Lie on your back with your knees
bent and feet on the floor Extend your arms along the floor, palms flat Press your feet and arms firmly into the floor, exhale and lift your hips toward the ceiling Keep your feet parallel Hold for 3 complete breaths
20. Fish Pose
Begin by lying on your back with
your legs extended and your arms at your side Press your forearms and elbows into the floor and lift your chest Arch your upper back and lift your shoulders and upper torso off the floor Tilt your head back and bring the top of your head to the floor Hold for 3 complete breaths