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Duration: 13 minutes

Emphasis:  Some familiar poses - variations of Child's Pose (Balasana), Gate Pose (Parighasana), Crescent Moon Pose (Anjaneyasana) and Forearm Plank (Makara Adho Mukha Svanasana) - done in unfamiliar ways. You'll have some fun sliding around on a blanket as you strengthen your core muscles and stretch your arms and legs.

Props needed:  Your yoga mat folded for padding plus a blanket to slide on if you're practising on a hard floor or, if you're practising on carpet, you'll need two paper plates to enable you to glide.

Mat direction: Long edge facing the screen.

Duration: 13 minutes

Emphasis:  A quick warm-up followed by 3 rounds of Sun Salutation to move and stretch your body, raise your energy, focus your mind and get you ready for the day ahead.

Props needed:  None required.

Mat direction: Short edge facing the screen.

Duration: 16 minutes

Emphasis:  This short sequence will help to strengthen your wrists and stretch them too. The muscles and tendons of the forearms can get tight, especially if you use a computer for long periods of time every day, so it's helpful to practice these poses regularly to keep the wrists healthy. Start gently and build up to more repetitions of each pose slowly over time.

Props needed:  A blanket to kneel on if required. 2 x blocks/bricks/thick books for under your hands for Tolasana (Scales Pose).

Mat direction: Short side of the mat facing the screen.

Duration: 15 minutes

Emphasis:  A strong class for your shoulders and arms - you'll strengthen and stretch them and take them through their full range of movement. And we'll add in some squats for strength for your legs too.  Please note though, this is not a suitable class if you have any injury to your shoulders.

Props needed:  A strap.

Mat direction: n/a

Duration: 7 minutes

Emphasis:  A gentle breathing practice to help you relax and quieten your mind. (And it's also helpful for your sinuses too!) You'll breathe in and out through your left nostril, pause to notice the sensations, then repeat on the right side.

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

Mat direction: n/a

Duration: 5 minutes

Emphasis:  This lovely meditation offers a reminder that all emotions are part of the rich tapestry of life.

Props needed:  None required, but if you like you can sit on a cushion or folded blanket or, if you prefer, a chair.

Mat direction: n/a

Duration: 18 minutes

Emphasis:  Practice Table Pose (Bharmanasana) and Chair Pose (Utkatasana) and some variations of these poses in this short flow. These poses will strengthen the whole body.

Props needed:  None required.

Mat direction: Short side of the mat facing the screen

Duration: 8 minutes

Emphasis:  Calm and ground yourself with this short meditation that will guide you through each of the 5 senses, bringing you into the present moment.

Props needed:  None required.

Mat direction: n/a.

Duration: 19 minutes

Emphasis:  Stretch out your back and shoulders with this slow sequence of Thread the Needle, Downward Facing Dog, Cat, Child's Pose, Eye of the Needle and some rocking and rolling for a good back massage too.

Props needed:  A blanket for Savasana and to put under your back for the spinal rolling if required.

Mat direction: Short side of the mat facing the screen.

Duration: 19 minutes

Emphasis:  Had a long day? Feeling tired or hot and bothered but still want to do some yoga? We'll be lying down for the whole of this class but still getting a good stretch.

Props needed:  None required except a blanket for Savasana if required.

Mat direction: Long side of the mat facing the screen so you can turn your head to see more easily.

Duration: 18 minutes

Emphasis:  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 minutes.

Props needed:  None needed except maybe a blanket for Savasana if required.

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

Duration: 8 minutes

Emphasis:  Learn how to do Wild Thing (Camatkarasana). This deep backbend, although less challenging than Wheel Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana), can be difficult if you have any shoulder or wrist problems so there are also two modifications to make it more of a possibility if needed. Take care, listen to your body and have fun with this invigorating pose. Any questions, please leave a comment below and I'll endeavour to help.

Props needed: Possibly a blanket to put under your knee if you are practicing on a hard floor but make sure it doesn't slip!

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