Intermediate Hatha Flow
Explore standing balances and backbends in a twenty-minute Hatha practice, ending with seated movement and rest.
Bring a familiar foundation to this practice: comfortable breathing, steady feet and the willingness to pause. It is intended for people who already know the basic standing poses. Let familiar poses be chances to listen rather than push. You can pause the timer, take a rest and rejoin when you are ready. When you reach Corpse Pose, let the floor support you for 2 minutes before you sit up.
The sequence
- Warm up
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01
Easy Seat“Lift from the crown, not the chest”
56s
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02
Cat–Cow“Move from the tailbone first”
56s
- Sun Salutation
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Sun Salutation A11 movements · one breath each · 4 rounds 5m
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Exhale
Mountain
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Inhale
Upward Salute
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Exhale
Forward Fold
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Inhale
Halfway Lift
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Exhale
Plank to Chaturang...
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Inhale
Upward-Facing Dog
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Exhale
Downward-Facing Do...
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Inhale
Step forward
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Exhale
Forward Fold
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Inhale
Rise
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Exhale
Mountain
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Sun Salutation B19 movements · one breath each · 2 rounds 3m 50s
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Exhale
Mountain
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Inhale
Chair
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Exhale
Forward Fold
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Inhale
Halfway Lift
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Exhale
Plank to Chaturang...
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Inhale
Upward-Facing Dog
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Exhale
Downward-Facing Do...
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Inhale
Warrior I
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Exhale
Plank to Chaturang...
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Inhale
Upward-Facing Dog
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Exhale
Downward-Facing Do...
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Inhale
Warrior I
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Exhale
Plank to Chaturang...
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Inhale
Upward-Facing Dog
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Exhale
Downward-Facing Do...
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Inhale
Step forward
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Exhale
Forward Fold
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Inhale
Chair
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Exhale
Mountain
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- Flow
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Ashtanga flow12 poses · 25s each 5m
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Downward-Facing Do...
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Low Lunge
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High Lunge
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Warrior I
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Warrior II
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Extended Side Angl...
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Triangle Pose
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Half Moon
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Warrior III
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Plank Pose
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Cobra Pose
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Locust Pose
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- Cool down
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06
Seated Forward Fold“Lead with the heart”
56s
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07
Gentle Seated Twist“Inhale tall, exhale turn”
56s
- Rest
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08
Corpse Pose“Let the floor hold you”
2m 26s
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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