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Part three: Intermediate to Advanced. The final part of our vinyasa flow series with Lucy McCarthy.

Part two: Improvers. We continue our vinyasa flow series with Lucy McCarthy.

Part one: beginners. The first in a 3-part series looking at vinyasa flow with Lucy McCarthy.

Yoga teacher Kirsty Norton’s tutorial on chaturanga (four-limbed staff pose). You will need a block.

Move through deep twists and side crane as preparation and then find the arm balance scissors pose, Eka Pada Koundiyanasana. This pose requires strength and flexibility, suitable for stronger, more advanced practitioners. With Vidya Heisel. You will need a block and a blanket.

Yoga that you can do in bed! For days when you feel tired, or perhaps if you are not feeling well or recovering from illness, try these gentle somatics-based strengthening exercises with Barbara Gallani. You will need a rolled-up blanket to use as a support.

Lucy McCarthy and her baby Luna invite you to try some mother and baby yoga. As always with babies, it’s likely things won’t go exactly according to plan – so be prepared to adapt and do what works for you and your baby in that moment. Most of all, enjoy the practice for yourself and enjoy engaging with your baby. You will need a yoga mat for yourself and a blanket for baby to lie on.

A simple yoga sequence you can do anywhere. By Catherine Annis. If you’re working hard, especially if you’re at a desk all day, your head, neck and shoulders are often held in the same position for long periods. Give yourself a treat, and use these simple exercises to unwind and release any stiffness or tension in the upper body. You can do this a few times each day – just remember to go gently, and don’t force anything.

Andrea Kwiatkowski guides us through this perfect morning practice which was designed by one of the founders of the Jivamukti yoga method, Sharon Gannon.

Quickie yoga sequence. By Naomi Absalom.

Welcome to this short and sweet practice with Kirsty Norton to celebrate spring and get yourself feeling brilliant!

Spring into life this month with this re-awakening sequence by Lizzie Reumont.

A valentine’s sequence for self love by Lucy McCarthy. Step into your highest potential with this gorgeous short, sweet practice to embrace yourself. Encouraging a celebration of self, embracing all that you are through this fluid and uplifting sequence to let you connect to yourself this Valentine’s Day.

This set of exercises takes your shoulders through their full range of rotation, which is important to do regularly to ensure the longevity of your functional movement and to avoid injury.

Simple everyday yoga techniques to support a vibrant and healthy life.

Here is a gentle yoga practice to help you ground and reset. With Doctor Yogi.

Welcome to yoga happiness… with Sylvia Garcia. More poses to lift your mood. Here you will find plenty of hip openers because the hips are a part of the body that holds a lot of tension, particularly if you have to sit a lot for travelling or work. Opening your hips can really enhance your mood. Try it for yourself.

Welcome to yoga happiness… with Sylvia Garcia. Here, you will find poses to lift your mood including some back bending, some shoulder opening and some balance poses – because it’s really great to focus on opening through the chest and upper part of the body to open your heart into happiness.

Emma Henry guides us through a Core Yoga Class. Don’t fear the plank: you can still have fun on the mat and feel great during a core yoga workout that includes multiple plank varieties.

Andrea Kwiatkowski guides us through a gentle Yin Yoga practice.

Yoga Recharge. This yoga sequence is for the end of the working day and to release any stresses or tensions that have accumulated in your body. Maybe you’ve been sitting for long periods or just been very active and now you want to relax into your evening or prepare for a good night’s sleep.

Super Mum. Jean Hall gives us a 5-minute sequence to turn every mummy into a super hero.

Relieve Anxiety. Elizabeth Reumont shows us 8 poses that really work.

Computer says yes. This short but sweet sequence from Kirsty Norton is especially for you if you spend a lot of time at a computer or desk.

Bhakti The Future. Create an intention to your practice to move forward with grace and freedom with this Jivamukti inspired sequence.

Morning yoga flow. A gentle yoga wake-up call with Kristi Johnson. A simple sequence to start your day.

Sleep well. A 10 minute evening yoga flow sequence for a perfect night’s sleep with Lucy McCarthy.

Yoga refresh. New Year refreshing sequence by Mimi Kuo-Deemer. Twelve poses to kickstart 2017.

Yoga Calm. It’s time to take it easy. Use this calming yoga sequence whenever things get too much. Words: Andrew McGonigle. Model: Cheryl Mokhtari.

Embodying The Warrior. A sequence for empowerment. Release tension from your whole body and rediscover your inner power with this bold, brave and beautiful flow from Liz Lark.

Mindful Hip Openers. Increase the range of motion in your hip joint through releasing tension in the muscles, tendons and connective tissue that surround it.

Happy Hips. Join us for an in-depth sequence to work into the hips, by The Retreat Sisters.

Slow Sun Flow. A simple sun salutation sequence for all levels, by Kim Bilyk. Click on the image below to play the sequence.

Easy core flow. A simple vinyasa flow sequence for all levels, by Nikki Nadia. Click on the image below to play the sequence.

Love your back. This sequence prepares us for one-legged king pigeon pose by opening the front of the body, hips and shoulders. It’s a deep back-bend but safe modifications are provided throughout, making the sequence accessible to all practitioners.

Morning Mocha. Starting your day with a sprinkle of yoga will wake you up both physically and mentally. This sequence starts off with some pranayama and gentle stretches, slowly easing you into your practice. It’s short and sweet, so that it can easily be incorporated into your morning routine providing you with with lasting energy.

Feeling lethargic? Sitting too long? This 15 minute sequence has been designed to get you moving with a quick shot of yoga energy. Start off with a few rounds of Surya Namaskara A & B (Sun Salutation A & B) to connect with your breath. Feel free to rest in child pose between any of the postures.

Baddha Konasana is beneficial for stretching your inner thighs, groins, and knees. It may soothe sciatic pain and can be safely practiced during pregnancy. Avoid this posture if you have any lower back, groin or knee injuries.

Fire Log pose is an intense hip opening pose. It stretches the groins and hips whilst relieving anxiety and stress. Proceed with caution if you have tight hips or knee/ankle injuries and provide additional support with bolsters as required.

Upavistha Konasana stretches the hamstrings and adductor muscles, whilst strengthening the spine. It is a calming posture that may be enjoyed for a slightly longer hold. If you have lower back pain, use additional support such as a folded blanket to sit on. If pain persists avoid this posture. Avoid the pose if you have any sacroiliac joint injuries. During pregnancy, use your hands for support in front of you so as to not rest on your belly.

Side plank is one of our foundation arm balancing postures. It is a great pose to practice when you start to incorporate arm balances into your practice, as it’s relatively accessible and also has some easier variations. It starts to test your balance, strength and concentration, whilst simultaneously strengthening the arms, legs and core. It should, however, be avoided if you have a wrist, elbow, or shoulder injury.

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Parivrtta Utkatasana (twisted chair pose) offers a lovely twist increasing spinal flexibility. It stimulates the digestive organs providing a deep detoxifying rinse. It will also strengthen your thighs, hip flexors, adductors and glutes. Avoid the pose if you are suffering from a shoulder injury, have high or low blood pressure, or if you are pregnant.

Ustrasana is a heart opening pose which brings length across the front of the body by stretching the hip flexors (psoas), thighs, chest
and neck. It will also strengthen your glutes and back muscles. Avoid practicing Ustrasana if you have a neck, back or knee injury, as well as during pregnancy. If you struggle with insomnia, back bends are best practiced in the morning.

Pigeon pose is an excellent hip opening pose. Many of us tend to store tension and stress within the hips, making this pose beneficial both physically and mentally. It provides a deep opening for the hip flexors (psoas and rectus femoris), groin muscles and hip rotator muscles (gluteus medius & minimus ). It may provide some relief from sciatic pain. Proceed with caution if you have any knee or sacroiliac joint injuries.

Dolphin pose is great to strengthen the arms and shoulders, whilst lengthening the back of the body. It can be used as an alternative to downward facing dog if you have a wrist injury. Avoid the pose, and the variations that follow, if you have any back, neck or shoulder injuries.

Marichyasana III is a seated lateral twist. According to Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar, it can help alleviate backaches, hip pain and shoulder problems as well as strengthen the muscles of the neck, and stimulate digestion and metabolism by toning the liver, spleen and intestines. While nourishing the spine and stimulating detoxification, twists can also be energetically, emotionally and mentally purifying. Physically, as we compress the organs, blood is pushed through more efficiently, releasing toxins and cleansing. Mentally and emotionally we can experience a positive shift from feeling sluggish or stuck to feeling more alive, awake and aware.