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Duration: 21 minutes

Emphasis: There are lots of poses named after birds - some are challenging arm balances but in this class we practise some of the more accessible ones - Sunbird Pose, also known as Balancing Table Pose (Dandayamana Bharmanasana), Flamingo Pose (which is a variation of Natarajasana), Stork Pose (Saaras Pakshi Asana), Eagle Pose (Garudasana), Pigeon Pose (Eka Raja Kapotanasana) and Heron Pose (Krounchasana).

Props Needed: Blocks or bricks to help you balance in Eagle Pose, a yoga belt or tie from a bathrobe and a blanket for under your knees if required.

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

Duration: 34 minutes

Emphasis: In this class we mobilise and stretch the shoulders, specifically moving the shoulderblades. Expect some Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana 1), Humble Warrior (Baddha Virabhadrasana), Pyramid Pose (Parsvottanasana) and Wide Leg Standing Forward Bend (Prasarita Parsvottanasana) for your standing poses. Following a Child's Pose variation (Balasana) and a variation of (Psychic Union Pose (Yoga Mudrasana, you'll lie down for a lovely flowy twist that focusses on the upper back and then Supine Bound Angle Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana) before the final relaxation in Savasana. Please note: Yoga Mudrasana can be contraindicated for the neck so if you have any neck issues please skip this pose and take Child's Pose instead.

Props Needed: A blanket for under your knees and a yoga belt or tie from a bathrobe. If you have a resistance band you might want to use it for the warm-up.

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

Duration: 35 minutes

Emphasis: All the poses in this class are done seated or lying down with straight legs (so it's a good one to do if you're nursing a knee injury). There's a seated warm-up sequence and an exercise to strengthen the thighs, then you'll lie down for some thigh and core strengtheners, a Locust Pose (Salabhasana) and a Side Reclining Leg Lift Pose (Anantasana). Then it's back up to sitting for some variations of Wide Leg Forward Fold (Upavista Konasana). Finally, you'll lie back down again for Savasana.

Props Needed: A bolster (or two pillows rolled in a blanket), two bricks and a blanket if needed for under your knees.

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

Duration: 32 minutes

Emphasis: 5 sequences, each featuring flexion and extension of the spine, a twist and a hip stretch. Starting with a gentle seated hollowing and rounding of the back, you'll then move into a 'figure 4' hip opener which turns into a twist. The sequence on hands and knees includes Cat Pose (Marjaryasana), Cow Pose (Bitilasana), Crescent Moon Pose (Anjaneyasana) and Revolved Low Lunge (Parivrtta Anjaneyasana). The standing sequence includes a standing variation of Cat and Cow plus Half Chair Pose (Ardha Utkatasana) and Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana). The second seated sequence features Cat Cow Pose, a simple twist and forward bend all in Easy Pose (Sukhasana) and then the final supine sequence you'll do some gentle pelvic tilts, take Eye of the Needle Pose (Sucirandrasana) and then drop it into a twist. Finishing with a symmetrical pose, Happy Baby Pose (Ananda Balasana) followed by Savasana completes the practice.

Props needed: A brick and maybe a blanket under your knee for padding if required.

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

Duration: 24 minutes

Emphasis: Strengthen your legs with these almost-yoga leg exercises! You'll use a chair to support you standing and sitting as you work legs, buttocks, hips and core in this hopefully fun workout.

Props needed: A sturdy chair.

Mat direction: A mat is optional - just make sure you won't slip.

Duration: 39 minutes

Emphasis: This class is perfect for when you're feeling tired and low on energy but still want a good stretch. Most of the poses are done lying on your back, with a couple on your side and a couple lying on your front. Expect a bit of everything - forward bend movements, backbends and twists, arm stretches and leg stretches.

Props needed: A yoga belt with a loop in it, a block and a blanket for under your knees and/or Savasana.

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

Duration: 23 minutes

Emphasis:  This is a simple repetitive flow... but it's hard work! From Standing Forward Bend you'll walk your hands forward to Downward Facing Dog and then back again to Standing Forward Bend. Each time another pose will be added into the flow, including Plank Pose (Phalakasana), Side Arm Balance (Vasisthasana), Runner's Lunge Pose (Utthita Ashwa Sanchalanasana), Revolved Runner's Lunge Pose (Parivrtta Utthita Ashwa Sanchalanasana) and Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana). Garland Pose (Malasana) is the final pose before you lie down for a well-deserved Savasana.

Props needed: You might need a block.

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

Duration: 25 minutes

Emphasis:  4 types of movement in 4 different sequences.... Expect some work for the toes and feet, a side bend, a twist and then a hip opener.

Props needed: You might need a blanket under your knees.

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

Duration: 16 minutes

Emphasis:  This class features repeated spinal rotations to help keep your back mobile and comfortable. Spiral just as far as you feel comfortable - keep it nice and fluid - and repeat this class often to improve your range of movement. Expect these twists in kneeling lunges and standing poses, finishing with a lovely relaxing supine one and time to rest in Savasana.

Props needed: You might need a blanket under your knees and blocks under your hands.

Mat direction: Long edge of the mat facing the screen. Please note: If you're wondering why the background looks a little different it's because I've flipped the video around - I'm now mirroring you so that the majority of the time you're facing me, with just one pose facing away.

Duration: 33 minutes

Emphasis:  This class features the repetitive movements of Cat Pose (Marjaryasana) and Cow Pose (Bitilasana) followed by some variations of Half Side Arm Balance (Ardha Vasisthasana). You'll then move from hands and knees to sitting for Head to Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana) and into another variation of Ardha Vasisthasana known as Stargazer Pose. Easy Twist (Parivrtta Sukhasana), Embryo Pose (Garba Pindasana) and Star Pose (Tarasana), plus of course Savasana, bring the practice to a close.

Props needed: A blanket to kneel on if required.

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

Duration: 25 minutes

Emphasis:  Enjoy this relaxing practice that uses props to support you as you gently move and mobilise your spine. From supported backbends to Happy Baby Pose (Salamba Balasana) to a gentle twist, this class will help your back and hips feel free and easeful and your mind to feel rested.

Props needed: A blanket and two yoga blocks.

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

Duration: 39 minutes

Emphasis:  In this creative flow you'll repeat the sequence twice so that you travel around the mat in a circular way. You'll practise familiar poses such as Side Angle Pose (Parsvakonasana), Reverse Warrior (Viparita Virabhadrasana) and Goddess Pose (Utkata Konasana) in the standing mandala and variations of Bharadvaja's Twist (Bharadvajasana) in the seated mandala.

Props needed: None needed unless you'd like a blanket for Savasana.

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