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Duration: 27 minutes

Emphasis: Enjoy some quiet time in the restorative pose of Viparita Karani. We'll also explore some variations so you can stretch the inner thighs, outer hips and over the glutes too.

Props needed: Some wall space, a block, a blanket and an optional belt or tie.

Mat direction: n/a

Duration: 15 minutes

Emphasis: This short sequence of exercises will focus on stretching and strengthening your hands, fingers, wrists and forearms.

Props needed: Chair or blocks to sit on.

Mat direction: n/a

Duration: 23 minutes

Emphasis: This sequence of standing poses is repeated twice on each side to take you around the mat in a circle. At the end of the sequence there is the option to add in some seated poses of your choice, or go straight to Savasana.

Props needed: No props required

Mat direction: Short side of the mat facing the screen, but there will be times in the flow when you cannot see the screen.

Duration: 22 minutes

Emphasis: Stretches to improve mobility and ease in and around the shoulder joints

Props needed: A belt or strap, blocks to sit on if required

Mat direction: n/a

Duration: 1 hour

Emphasis: Sequences to increase mobility in the hip joint

Props needed: Optional - you might need a blanket for under knees, blocks to help with balance and a belt to loop around your foot.

Mat Direction: Short edge of mat facing the screen.

Duration: 15 minutes

Emphasis: Deep relaxation for body and mind

Props needed: None necessary but you might prefer to have 2 blocks and a blanket to support your back or maybe 3 rolled blankets to support under your legs.

Mat Direction: Long edge of mat facing the screen.

Duration: 17 minutes

Emphasis: Rest in these 3 supported poses to help you deeply stretch and completely relax

Props needed: 2 blocks, a blanket, yoga bolster (if you don't have a yoga bolster I'll show you how to make your own using your mat, a pillow and a blanket.

Mat Direction: Long edge of mat facing the screen.

Duration: 45 minutes

Emphasis: Stretch out tight muscles and ease hard-working joints after your cycle ride

Props needed: 4 blocks (or equivalent stack of books) for under the hands, and a blanket for under the knees if required

Mat Direction: Long edge of mat facing the screen.

Duration: 25 minutes

Emphasis: Rest in these 3 supported poses to help you relax and prepare for a good night's sleep

Props needed: 2 or 3 blocks, 2 towels, blanket, yoga bolster (if you don't have a yoga bolster I'll show you how to make your own using your mat, a pillow and a blanket.

Mat Direction: Short edge of mat facing the screen.

Duration: 47 minutes

Emphasis: This class invites you to explore the flexibility of your spine with some deeper backbends. If you have any back problems please practice the Gentle Backbend Flow instead.

Props needed: 2 blocks and a blanket for Savasana if required.

Mat Direction: Short edge of mat facing the screen.

Duration: 7 minutes

Emphasis: Deepen your breathing, expand your lungs, bring more oxygen into your cells, increase the flexibility of the ribcage and the diaphragm muscle and create space in the chest. Start gently with these 5 rounds, then increase the rounds gradually over time. Please note: this practice is not suitable if you have high blood pressure, heart problems or are pregnant.

Props needed: blanket, block or chair to sit on if required.

Mat Direction: n/a

Duration: 45 minutes

Emphasis: Release tension in the upper back and shoulders, and stretch the front of the body

Props needed: blanket, 1 block and a belt

Mat Direction: Short side of mat facing the screen