1. Uttanasana - Standing Forward Bend - Stand, simply allow your head to gently fall towards the floor and rest your hands on the ground in front of your feet. This is the perfect pose to stretch the backs of your legs and is used universally. More...
2. Supta matsyendrasana - Supine Spinal Twist - Starting with lying on your back with arms in a "T" position, you bring your knee towards your face, then to the side. This simple stretch is a powerful posture that is great anytime you need a good stretch for your lower back and spine. More...
3. Balasana - Child's Pose - You can opt to either stretch your arms forward or back. Either way this simple kneeling pose allows you to open up your back, stretch the lower body and/or rest when you're out of breath. More...
4. Pavanamuktasana - Wind Relieving Pose - Who knew lying on your back, wrapping your hands around one raised knee and raising your head could have so many benefits? This posture aids the digestive system as well as helping stretching the spine. More...
5. Savasana - Corpse Pose - Lie flat on your back and poof, instant yoga. This pose, always done at the end of a yoga class, encourages complete relaxation, and gives the practitioner a chance to simply reflect on nothing but the breath. It's also a great pose for meditation. More...
