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Foundational · 20 min · 10 postures

Foundations

A first full practice: stand, fold, twist and rest, with enough repetition to remember the shapes.

Time
20 minutes
Level
Foundational
Postures
10
Focus
Whole body, Alignment, Breath

Before you begin

  • Move slowly enough that you could describe each shape out loud.
  • Take a breath between sides rather than rushing to the next pose.
  • If a pose is unclear, follow the link and read the steps before continuing.

The sequence

  1. 01
    Mountain PoseTāḍāsana

    Set the feet and find the four corners of each foot.

    8 breaths

  2. 02
    Cat–CowMārjaryāsana–Bitilāsana

    8 rounds

  3. 03
    Downward-Facing DogAdho Mukha Śvānāsana

    Bend the knees as much as you need.

    5 breaths

  4. 04
    Plank PosePhalakāsana

    3 breaths

  5. 05
    Child's PoseBālāsana

    8 breaths

  6. 06
    Triangle PoseTrikoṇāsana

    5 breaths · each side

  7. 07
    Warrior IIVīrabhadrāsana II

    5 breaths · each side

  8. 08
    Bridge PoseSetu Bandhāsana

    8 breaths

  9. 09
    Bound Angle PoseBaddha Koṇāsana

    1 minute

  10. 10
    Corpse PoseŚavāsana

    5 minutes

To finish

Finish on your back for at least five minutes. The rest is part of the practice, not an optional extra.

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