Give yourself a change of position after time at a desk. Step away from the screen and choose enough space to move freely. Where a pose returns, notice what has changed without assuming you need to go further. Take a comfortable version and stay with your breath. When you reach Constructive Rest, let the floor support you for 4 minutes and 30 seconds 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”
5m 55s
- Flow
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03
Cat–Cow“Move from the tailbone first”
5m 56s
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04
Mountain Pose“Root down to rise up”
1m 16s
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05
Standing Side Bend“Up before over”
1m 16s
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06
Half Forward Fold“Lengthen, don't lift”
1m 16s
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07
Standing Forward Fold“Hinge from the hips”
1m 16s
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08
Tree Pose“Root down through the standing foot”
1m 16s
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09
Low Lunge“Hips forward and down”
1m 16s
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10
Mountain Pose“Root down to rise up”
1m 16s
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11
Standing Side Bend“Up before over”
1m 16s
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12
Half Forward Fold“Lengthen, don't lift”
1m 16s
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13
Standing Forward Fold“Hinge from the hips”
1m 16s
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14
Tree Pose“Root down through the standing foot”
1m 16s
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15
Low Lunge“Hips forward and down”
1m 16s
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16
Mountain Pose“Root down to rise up”
1m 16s
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17
Standing Side Bend“Up before over”
1m 16s
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18
Half Forward Fold“Lengthen, don't lift”
1m 16s
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19
Standing Forward Fold“Hinge from the hips”
1m 16s
- Cool down
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20
Tree Pose“Root down through the standing foot”
1m 28s
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21
Gentle Seated Twist“Inhale tall, exhale turn”
5m 55s
- Rest
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22
Constructive Rest“Let the floor hold you”
4m 30s
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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