Give yourself a change of position after time at a desk. Step away from the screen and choose enough space to move freely. A longer practice gives you space to settle. Keep a little effort in reserve so the last part feels as unhurried as the first. When you reach Constructive Rest, let the floor support you for 3 minutes before you sit up.
The sequence
- Warm up
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01
Easy Seat“Lift from the crown, not the chest”
1m
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02
Gentle Seated Twist“Inhale tall, exhale turn”
3m 54s
- Flow
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03
Cat–Cow“Move from the tailbone first”
3m 54s
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04
Mountain Pose“Root down to rise up”
1m 1s
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05
Standing Side Bend“Up before over”
1m 1s
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06
Half Forward Fold“Lengthen, don't lift”
1m 1s
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07
Standing Forward Fold“Hinge from the hips”
1m 1s
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08
Tree Pose“Root down through the standing foot”
1m 1s
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09
Low Lunge“Hips forward and down”
1m 1s
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10
Mountain Pose“Root down to rise up”
1m 1s
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11
Standing Side Bend“Up before over”
1m 1s
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12
Half Forward Fold“Lengthen, don't lift”
1m 1s
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13
Standing Forward Fold“Hinge from the hips”
1m 1s
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14
Tree Pose“Root down through the standing foot”
1m 1s
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15
Low Lunge“Hips forward and down”
1m 1s
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16
Mountain Pose“Root down to rise up”
1m 1s
- Cool down
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17
Standing Side Bend“Up before over”
1m 5s
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18
Gentle Seated Twist“Inhale tall, exhale turn”
3m 54s
- Rest
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19
Constructive Rest“Let the floor hold you”
3m
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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Other 30-minute practices
All practicesEvening Yoga to Wind Down
Spend half an hour on the floor, returning to familiar folds and twists before a longer quiet finish.
Floor Yoga for Back and Hips
Return to familiar floor poses in a half-hour practice with reclined stretching, Bridge and rest.
Intermediate Hatha Flow
A half-hour Hatha sequence with lunges, balances, Plank, backbends and a return to the warrior series.



