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Standing Yoga: No Floor Work

A standing yoga session with side stretches, gentle leg work and supported balance. Begin and finish on your feet, with a wall or sturdy chair nearby.

The shape of this practice

15:00 total
  1. Mountain Pose
  2. Standing Side Bend · Right side
  3. Ashtanga flow ×3
  4. Wide-Legged Standing
  5. Supported standing hip hinge
  6. Mountain Pose
  • Warm up
  • Salutations
  • Flow
  • Holds
  • Cool down
  • Rest

This practice stays standing from beginning to end. Start with both feet grounded, build a little warmth through controlled movement, and explore each side with support nearby. Use the interval to move in and out gently rather than holding every shape for the whole time.

The sequence

  1. Warm up
  2. 01 Mountain Pose“Feel the ground beneath both feet without locking your knees.” 1m 6s
  3. 02 Standing Side Bend · Right side“Keep both feet heavy and reach only as high as comfortable.” 1m 6s
  4. Flow
  5. Ashtanga flow7 poses · 25s each · 3 rounds 8m 45s
    1. Standing Side Bend
    2. Chair Pose
    3. Warrior II
    4. Warrior II
    5. Mountain Pose
    6. Supported Tree
    7. Supported Tree
  6. Cool down
  7. 04 Wide-Legged Standing“Explore a comfortable stance with soft knees and no need to fold.” 1m 6s
  8. How to practise
    1. Stand facing a sturdy chair or wall with both feet grounded.
    2. Rest your hands lightly on the support and hinge a little from the hips, keeping your knees soft.
    3. Return upright slowly. Repeat within a comfortable range or pause standing.
  9. Rest
  10. 06 Mountain Pose“Finish upright with your arms resting. Sit down if a seated rest would feel better.” 1m 51s

What helps

Props that make this easier

  • Non-slip yoga mat A 4–6 mm mat with good grip makes standing poses steadier. View on Amazon
  • Cork yoga block Brings the floor closer in forward folds and supported poses. View on Amazon
  • Yoga bolster A firm support under knees or spine for restorative rest. View on Amazon
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