1-20 Minutes

1-20 Minutes

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1-20 Minutes
  • Gentle Twist, Backbend and Forward Bend Sequence

    In this simple, slow class you'll repeat the movements of twist, backbend and forward bend in standing, lunge, kneeling and sitting position, giving you a good all-round, whole body stretch.
    Props needed: a blanket to kneel on if required and two bricks.
    Mat direction: short edge of the mat faci...

  • Yoga Nidra

    This practice will take you deep into relaxation - your awareness will be guided around 61 points of the body, pausing briefly at each one before moving on to the next. You'll become less aware of the outer world and just have a quiet awareness of your inner world, hovering on the edge of sleep. ...

  • Short Balancing Sequence

    This short sequence will help improve your balance. You'll strengthen your legs and your core and improve your concentration.

    Props needed: Blocks to put your hands on if you need it for standing splits.

    Mat direction: N/A

  • Chandra Namaskar

    In this class I'm sharing the Moon Salutation with you (Sanskrit name Chandra Namaskar). Its a less energetic sequence than the Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar), focusing more on the legs and hips, and is suitable to practise in the evening to quieten the energy rather than rev it up. 
     
    Props nee...

  • Sequence for Mobility and/or Warming Up

    In this class you'll be moving the joints - shoulders, hands, spine, hips, knees, ankles and toes - to help improve your mobility and encourage freedom and general wellbeing. You can also use this class as a warm-up for your yoga practice or another form of exercise.

    Props needed: None required ...

  • Legs-up-the-Wall Pose and Variations

    Take a few minutes out from your busy day to do Legs-up-the-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani) and rest for a while. This relaxing pose is beneficial for the heart, the veins of your legs, your nervous system and your mind. We'll add in some other gentle poses here such as a variation of Bound Angle Pos...

  • Energy Boost

    If you want to wake up your energy then these practices will do the trick. You'll move your body in all directions in repetitive and rhythmic movements which will help to release tension and allow your energy (known in yoga as Prana) to flow freely throughout your body. Please note: some of these...

  • Energising Warm-Up

    Use this class as a warm-up and then choose another class (maybe a seated flow) for a longer practice, or use it as a complete practice in its own right. You'll move through Sun Salutations and add in Reverse Warrior (Viparita Virabhadrasana), a Warrior 2 variation (Virabhadrasana II) and Side Lu...

  • Savasana

    Starting with the most gentle variation of Side Angle Pose (Parsvakonasana) with your forearm resting on your thigh, we'll practice this pose repeatedly adding props as we make the pose a bit more challenging each time. We'll also visit some different variations of Wide-Legged Standing Forward Be...

  • Morning Wake-Up Flow 2

    This short class is ideal to practise first thing in the morning. After warming up the body after its night's sleep we'll do some Sun Salutations to get your blood flowing and your heart rate up, which will include the standing poses Warrior 2 Pose (Virabhadrasana II), Side Angle Pose (Utthita Pa...

  • Quick Flow For When You Don't Have Much Time

    An all-round flow with lots of standing postures which will strengthen and stretch your legs and move your shoulders through their range of movement. There are some forward bends, gentle backbends and side stretches, all done in quick succession to give you a complete full-body class in under 20 ...

  • Morning Wake-Up Flow 1

    This short class is ideal to practise first thing in the morning. We'll gently move the joints and stretch the muscles to warm-up then pick up the pace for a round of Sun Salutations that include Reverse Warrior Pose (Viparita Virabhadrasana), Triangle Pose (Uttitha Trikonasana) and Warrior 2 Pos...

  • No Hands Balancing Sequence

    We keep the hands together in Prayer Position (Anjali Mudra) for nearly every pose in this sequence, so it's a good one to do if you're resting your wrists or shoulders - there's no weight-bearing on the hands at all. But you will challenge your balance as we step forward and back from High Lunge...

  • Short,Gentle Sequence on a Chair

    In this short and gentle sequence you'll be seated on a chair to stretch the front, back and sides of your body, take a twisting pose, bring mobility to your feet and ankles and take a variation of Chair Pose (Utkatasana).

    Props needed: A chair.

    Mat direction: n/a

  • Chair Yoga For Mobility

    Move your body in these gentle and repetitive movements to help increase both the range of movement and the ease of movement in your joints.

    Props needed: A chair.

    Mat direction: Long edge of the mat facing the screen.

  • Short and Sweet Session on a Chair

    Sometimes chair yoga is gentle and sometimes it's more of a challenge. This class falls into the latter category and you'll work your core muscles as you bicycle the legs whilst seated. It's a little bit different and I hope you enjoy it ;-)

    Props needed: A chair.

    Mat direction: N/A

  • Gentle Sequence on a Chair

    Sometimes you need a little gentle movement to oil the joints and stretch the muscles. This seated class will release tension and tightness and is perfect for days when you're busy working or not feeling 100%.

    Props needed: A chair and possibly a blanket to sit on.

    Mat direction: N/A

  • Movement and Breath Together

    In this short practice you'll raise and lower the arms - movement in time with the breath, breath in time with the movement. Rhythmic and relaxing, this practice will help to calm the nervous system, focus the mind, stretch the ribcage and promote shoulder mobility.

    Props needed: A block/blanket...

  • Hip Mobility Class Using a Chair

    You'll begin sitting on the chair for a gentle, repetetive warm-up for shoulders, arms, spine and hips and then come to standing for some variations of classic poses such as Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana I), Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II), Reverse Warrior (Viparita Virabhadrasana) and Pyramid Pose (Pa...

  • Meditation and Mindful Breathing with the words of Thich Nhat Hanh

    Breathing and meditation practices can be really helpful if you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed or unsettled by what is happening in the world around you. In this video I read to you the words of the revered Bhuddist monk Thich Nhat Hanh which might help to bring you a little peace in the presen...

  • Lizard and Pigeon for a Good Hip Stretch

    This short class starts in Child's Pose (Balasana) and then moves on to Cow Pose (Bitilasana), Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana), Garland Pose (Malasana) and some dynamic lunges. Once you're warmed-up there will be some variations of Lizard Pose (Pristhasana) and Pigeon Pose (Kapotasana)...

  • A Meditation For Your Hands

    Give your hardworking hands a little attention and relaxation with this mindful meditation. After releasing any tension in your hands you'll bring your awareness to each finger in turn, before sitting in peaceful stillness for a few moments.

    Props needed: None.

    Mat direction: n/a.

  • Lotus Flower Meditation

    Enjoy a few minutes of quiet time in this meditation which invites you to take a journey up the spine, stopping off briefly at each chakra. On reaching the crown of the head there's a visualisation on the 1000 petalled lotus flower that is the symbol for the Crown Chakra, Sanskrit name Sahasrara....

  • Guided Savasana

    Take a few minutes to rest and become quiet amidst the busy-ness of your day. This guided Savasana takes you from head to toe, inviting you to soften and release tension, then there is some silence. I hope you enjoy it and feel your heart-rate and breathing slow down and your body become still. P...