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Duration: 45 minutes

Emphasis:  A standing pose sequence with triangle, wide-legged forward bend, reverse triangle, and other poses that will strengthen and stretch your legs, and stretch and twist your spine.

Props needed: Blocks or books to put your hands on in standing forward bend and possibly a belt to hold in your hands behing you when taking forward bend with the arms up behind you.

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Emphasis:  This short sequence will help improve your balance. You'll strengthen your legs and your core and improve your concentration.

Props needed: Blocks to put your hands on if you need it for standing splits.

Mat direction: N/A

Duration: 33 minutes

Emphasis:  This class will stretch the inner thighs and open the hips.

Props needed: A block or book to put your hands on if you need it in the forward bends.

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

Duration: 5 minutes

Emphasis:  The first in a series of Philosophy classes - an introduction to the roots of yoga and the ancient text the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. We will be using the Yoga Sutras to explore the 8 'limbs' or steps of yoga over the next few months, discovering how we can use them to guide us through modern day life - think of it as life-coaching the yoga way.

Props needed: A comfortable place to sit.

Mat direction: n/a.

Duration: 9 minutes

Emphasis: This pranayama practice will ensure you are using your diaphragm fully - it's an important part of your breathing apparatus which, if you always breath quite shallowly can lose its flexibility and movement just like any other unused muscle. This is a very relaxing practice and will leave you feeling spacious and calm.

Props needed: A block and space to lie down.

Mat direction: n/a.

Duration: 12 minutes

Emphasis: Dynamic Sun Salutation B to get your energy revved up.

Props needed: None needed.

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

Duration: 33 minutes

Emphasis: This sequence uses a strap to help you forward bent and twist with better alignment.

Props needed: A strap/belt/scarf, a blanket and 2 blocks.

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

Duration: 46 minutes

Emphasis: Lots of work on the shoulders to encourage a good range of movement.

Props needed: A blanket, a belt and a block.

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

Duration: 14 minutes

Emphasis: A short tutorial for Bridge Pose (Setu Bhanda Sarvangasana) to help you practice it with good alignment.

Props needed: A block and a belt, plus a blanket for under your shoulders if your neck would prefer a little padding.

Mat direction: Long edge of the mat facing the screen but please keep the neck still once you are in the pose and avoid turning the head to look at the screen.

Duration: 26 minutes

Emphasis: An uplifting flow sequence.

Props needed: A block or a book to put under your heels if you need it for Malasana, a blanket for Savasana.

Mat direction: Short edge of mat facing screen.

Duration: 45 minutes

Emphasis: A sequence of standing and seated poses to increase focus, strength and stability.

Props needed: 2 blocks or bricks, or books for under the hands if your hamstrings are tight, a belt and a blanket.

Mat direction: Short edge of mat facing screen. You might want to place your mat near a wall or table to help steady you if you find balancing a challenge.

Duration: 11 minutes

Emphasis: This meditation will help when you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or distracted. It will bring you right back to the present moment as you become aware of each of the 5 senses.

Props needed: A block or a blanket to sit on.

Mat direction: n/a