Before I took up yoga, I used to jump from one diet or fitness regime to another – from cabbage soup diets to long distance running – in order to shrink into my jeans. Even whe ...

Yoga is a branch of Indian philosophy that emphasises the connection between mind and body. Although the word ‘yoga’ has many meanings, one of its most useful for us in the Wes ...

STICKY MAT Yoga requires lots of grip with the hands and feet, which is why the ‘sticky’ mat was invented to stop your limbs from slipping. Yoga mats have now become a fashion ...

OBSERVE THE BREATH IN EASY CROSS-LEGGED POSE HOW: Sitting on the floor, cross your legs in front of you (if you’re sitting for more than a few breaths, sit on a cushion, block or ...

Sun salutation A SEQUENCE Both meditative and energising, this classic opening sequence stretches and warms the body for the rest of your yoga practice 1 MOUNTAIN POSE Inhale to... ...

BOAT POSE NAVASANA From the Warm-up section, complete the poses Cat cow, Thread the needle, Bridge arm sequence and Spine rolls (see page 26). It should take about two minutes. The ...

EXTENDED MOUNTAIN POSE, STRETCHING TO SIDE URDHVA HASTASANA Complete the Warm-up or a shortened version, including Seated neck rolls, Seated side stretch, Cat cow stretch, Threadin ...

RUNNER’S LUNGE Perform your warm up including Cat cows, Bent-leg rolls, Foot rotations, Toe crunches, Shoulder shrugs, Elbow circles and Wrist rolls plus Bridge sequence. Complet ...