Warm Up: Sun Salutation A & B (options) 10mins

Sun Salutations are full body warm ups that build heat, set the pace of your practice and allow you to feel into the sensations – physical and emotional – of your body for this practice today. They allow you to find your focus, make the connection between breath and movement, clear out whatever has been going on for you before you stepped onto your mat, and let go of whatever you are moving onto next in your day. To become present to this moment.

Always start your practice here. Notice how your body feels today and adjust your practice accordingly. Try 3-5 Sun Salutation A’s followed by 3-5 Sun Salutation B’s. They are the building blocks for the rest of your practice as you flow between the postures. Notice any resistance as you start to move and breathe, any tightness, any distractions in the mind. Be ok with that. No expectations. Just move and breathe. Do what feels good for you today.

This video talks through different options to adjust or modify your practice. Move in time with your breath, don’t worry if the pace of the video is too fast or too slow. At the end, either choose to move on to further practice or enjoy the relaxation at the end. Always take as much time as you can or need in your final resting position. After all, yoga is all about finding your comfortable seat, being able to be still with yourself and allowing whatever is to be just as it is.

What you need: yoga mat (or similar), yoga brick (or drink bottle, canned food – unopened), bolster (or rolled up blanket/towel – optional)