sukhasana - simple easy pose

slowly ease your way into the pose 

just breathe and be you

any comfortable, cross-legged, seated position

help ease anxiety and bring calmness to the body and mind

marjariasana - cat pose

table top position - on all fours;

wrists under shoulders; knees under hips;

arch back up; move head down towards tummy;

slowly ease your way into the pose

purrrr like a cat and practice with cow pose

just breathe and be you

improves posture and balance

bitilasana - cow pose

table top position - on all fours;

wrists under shoulders; knees under hips;

lift head and chest; heart out;

slowly ease your way into the pose

moo like a cow and practice with cat pose

just breathe and be you

improves posture and balance

tadasana - mountain pose

stand tall with legs hip-width apart

feet facing forward

arms alongside body with hands facing forward

slowly ease your way into pose

think about each body part from toes to head 

just breathe and be you

improves posture and body awareness

phalakasana - plank pose

begin in table pose - wrists directly under shoulders

step one leg straight back and then the other

look forward

slowly ease your way into pose

just breathe and be you

strengthens all core muscles

urdhva mukha shvanasana - upward facing dog pose

begin lying on stomach

stretch legs back and bring hands under shoulders

press into palms of hands and straighten arms

lift head and chest high

slowly ease your way into pose

just breathe and be you

strengthens the spine, arms and wrists

improves posture

vrikshasana - tree pose

feet on the ground where our roots go down

arms up high like branches in the sky

balancing tree, put your foot below your knee

and breathe for 1... 2... 3

slowly ease your way into pose

just breathe and be you

improves balance

vrikshasana - tree pose 

variation - swaying branches

balancing tree, put your foot below your knee

arms up like branches in the sky

breathe for 1... 2... 3

and sway away.

slowly ease your way into pose and have fun

just breathe and be you

improves balance and creativity

adho mukha svanasana - downward face dog pose 

begin on your hands and knees, in table top position.

curl your toes under, straighten your knees, and lift your hips.

stare down and keep your head between your arms.

slowly ease your way into pose 

walk your dog - alternating each foot up and down

just breathe and be you

strengthens the arms and legs

increases flexibility