Practise some familiar poses such as Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana), Pyramid Pose (Parsvottanasana) and Tree Pose (Urdhva Vrksasana) with a chair to help you into better alignment, plus some poses we don't practise so often such as Upward Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana) and Revolv...

Move your whole body from top to toe whilst seated on a chair. This class is perfect if you're low on energy, feeling under the weather or nursing an injury and will help you to breathe better and release tension too.

Props needed: A chair (obviously! ;-) ) plus a block or book to put your feet ...

Stretch and strengthen your whole body with this all-round class that has a bit of everything.

Props needed: None unless you'd like a blanket for Savasana

Mat direction: Short edge of the mat facing the screen

Emphasis:  In this class we warm up with 2 rounds of Sun Salutation A and then do 3 more rounds each of which have a standing forward bend variation.

Props needed: Bricks, blocks or thick books to put under your hands for the standing forward bends.

Mat direction: Short edge of the mat facing t...

Grounding down through feet to feel rooted and stable, this Iyengar-style class takes you through classic standing poses such as Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II), Reverse Warrior (Viparita Virabhadrasana), Triangle Pose (Trikonasana), Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana), Standing Forward Bend (...

You'll need a set of mini resistance bands for this workout (try the Yoga Mad website, search 'mini power loops') but you can still do the exercises without if you don't have them. Expect a warm-up, repetitions of 8 exercises to strengthen both upper and lower body and then a short stretch-out t...

In each round of Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) we'll add in a different variation of Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) to stretch the muscles of the buttocks, thighs and hips.

Props needed: Blocks to put under your forearms in Pigeon Pose if required, a blanket to kneel on and/or use for S...

After warming up with Sun Salutations we move into a sequence that will strengthen your legs with Chair Pose (Utkatasana), a repetitive challenging transition from Standing Single Leg Balance (Tadasana Pavanmuktasana) to High Lunge Pose (Alanasana), strengthen your core with the balancing and Pla...

In this class you'll practise some of your familiar and favourite standing poses seated on a chair. Perfect for whenever you're feeling a little weary but still want to do your yoga, or if you are nursing an injured ankle or knee, for example. After some joint-loosening warm-ups, you'll do Revers...

I couldn't decide whether this flow sequence should be classified as a Hatha Yoga class or a Vinyasa Flow - so I've put it in both categories! Although strictly speaking it doesn't contain the usual vinyasa (literal translation is 'to place in a special way') of Plank/Downward Facing Dog/Cobra, i...

After warming up we'll move slowly down through the body with poses to help bring mobility to the neck, shoulders, chest, back, hips, legs and feet.

Props needed: A chair and a belt.

Mat direction: n/a.

Often in yoga there is a focus on flexibility and stretching but it is equally important to keep the muscles strong and in good condition to support the joints and keep them stable. The Sun Salutations in this flow include Locust Pose (Salabhasana), an accessible low backbend which strengthens th...

In this straightforward flow class I guide you through Sun Salutation A as a warm up then 3 sequences that include poses such as Warrior 2 Pose (Virabhadrasana II), Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana), Triangle Pose (Trikonasana), Warrior 1 Pose (Virabhadrasana I), Pyramid Pose (Parsvottanas...

Strengthen your legs with these almost-yoga leg exercises! You'll use a chair to support you standing and sitting as you work legs, buttocks, hips and core in this hopefully fun workout.

Props needed: A sturdy chair.

Mat direction: A mat is optional - just make sure you won't slip.

5 sequences, each featuring flexion and extension of the spine, a twist and a hip stretch. Starting with a gentle seated hollowing and rounding of the back, you'll then move into a 'figure 4' hip opener which turns into a twist. The sequence on hands and knees includes Cat Pose (Marjaryasana), Co...

In this class we mobilise and stretch the shoulders, specifically moving the shoulderblades. Expect some Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana 1), Humble Warrior (Baddha Virabhadrasana), Pyramid Pose (Parsvottanasana) and Wide Leg Standing Forward Bend (Prasarita Parsvottanasana) for your standing poses. Fol...

After a slow Sun Salutation A to warm up you'll do a modified Sun Salutation B and then two more with extra poses added in. Expect some spinal rotations, hamstring stretches and strengthening squats. A seated sequence completes the practice.

Props needed: Two bricks and a blanket for under your ...

After warming up with some gentle rolling Bridges (Setu Bhandasana) and some shoulder and ankle mobility movements, you'll do a round of slow, gentle Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar A), followed by another with some options to make it slightly more challenging. Two more rounds follow with the kne...

Find yourself a sturdy chair and sit down for this class that has a focus on mobility. Expect gentle twists, side bends, hip circles, shoulder work and a nice stretch out. Useful for when you're feeling tired or have an injury, this class will help to loosen you up and move almost all of your bod...

Enjoy this repetitive flow that takes you from one end of the mat to the other, and back again. It includes High Lunge (Alanasana), Side Lunge (Skandasana), Side Arm Balance (Vasisthasana) and Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajkapotasana).

Props needed: None required.

Mat direction: You choose - at some...

This sequence will move your joints, helping to lubricate them to promote better mobility and also strengthen the muscles, ligaments and tendons surrounding the joints. These two together (mobility and strength) will reduce injury and joint pain and help your body enjoy greater freedom of movemen...

This simple repetitive flow takes you into a different variation of Crescent Moon Pose (Anjaneyasana) in each round, stretching psoas muscles, shoulders, chest and sides of the body.

Props needed: A blanket if you need one for under your knees.

Mat direction: Short edge of the mat facing the sc...

In this class you'll warm up with Sun Salutation A and then do 4 more rounds featuring Side Arm Balance (Vasisthasana), Gate Pose (Parighasana) and Triangle Pose (Trikonasana). It's a slow and steady paced flow but you'll be building strength and stamina.

Props needed: A blanket for under your k...

The poses in this class will stretch your legs and your spine. Starting in Tabletop Pose (Bharmanasana), you'll mobilise the spine before moving into Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Swanasana). A variation of Thread the Needle Pose with one leg extended straight (Urdhva Mukha Pasasana variation) ...