Catch Up Classes

Duration: 1hr 15 minutes

Emphasis: We begin our new half-term of classes with some slow sequences that get the whole body moving. The class follows the usual format of a seated warm-up and a gentle Sun Salutation so you notice how things feel, followed by two progressive sequences that include lots of familiar standing poses. Then there's a seated sequence that uses blocks and bricks to sit on in some variations of Garland Pose (Malasana) and Half Hero Pose (Ardha Virasana). The supine poses include Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) and a good stretch out in a twist and Supine Bound Angle Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana).

Props required: A blanket, two blocks and two bricks.

Mat direction: Short side of the mat facing the screen.

Duration: 18 minutes

Emphasis: This short class focusses on side bends which will help to mobilise the spine, engage the oblique abdominal muscles and improve the range of movement of the shoulders. You'll start with a seated sequence and then repeat the movements in kneeling in Gate Pose (Parighasana) and then standing in Alanasana (High Lunge). Finally, there's a supine sequence before relaxing in Savasana.

Props needed: A blanket to kneel on.

Mat direction: Short edge of the mat facing the screen.