My Yoga Harmony

Yoga

Five poses, in the order that works best for beginners. Done back to back they take about ten minutes, and each one sets up the next.

5 guides, about ten minutes together

  1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana): Your Grounding Foundation in Yoga

    Tadasana Hold 5 to 10 slow breaths

    Mountain Pose (Tadasana) step by step: the cues that matter, how to make it easier or deeper, the mistakes I watch for, and when to skip it.

  2. Child’s Pose (Balasana): Your Sanctuary of Rest and Release

    Balasana Hold 1 to 3 minutes

    Child's Pose (Balasana) step by step: the cues that matter, the props that make it restful, the mistakes I watch for, and when to skip it.

  3. Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana): Your Full-Body Stretch and Energizer

    Adho Mukha Svanasana Hold 5 to 10 breaths

    Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) step by step: the cues that matter, easier and deeper versions, the mistakes I watch for, and when to skip it.

  4. Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana): Your Gentle Heart Opener and Back Strengthener

    Setu Bandhasana Hold 5 to 8 breaths, two or three rounds

    Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) step by step: the cues that matter, how to make it easier or deeper, the mistakes I watch for, and when to skip it.

  5. Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana): A Gentle Backbend for a Quieter Mind

    Bhujangasana Hold 3 to 5 breaths

    Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) step by step: how to lift from the back instead of the arms, easier and deeper variations, and when to skip it.