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Duration: 35 minutes

Emphasis: This class is a bit of a workout - but it's very do-able! Multiple rounds of Sun Salutations which feature a different exercise with hand weights at the end of each one. 

Props needed: If you don't have hand weights you can use water bottles or tins of tomatoes/beans instead.

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

Duration: 23 minutes

Emphasis: Stretch the front of your body and bring some mobility to your spine with these gentle backbends. Each backbend is counter-posed with a gentle forward bend. Poses include Cow Pose (Bitilasana), Sphynx Pose (Salamba Bhujangasana), Camel Pose (Ustrasana), Melting Heart (Anahatasana), Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) and a relaxing yet opening Savasana supported by blocks and a blanket.

Props needed: Two blocks and a blanket.

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

Duration: 32 minutes.

Emphasis: Most of the poses in this class feature hip openers that have the ankle over the opposite thigh in the 'figure 4' shape. You'll do some seated and supine poses to start, then come to standing for a sequence that includes some balancing (so stand close to a wall for a bit of extra stability), before finishing off with more seated and supine poses. It's nice and slow to give you time to get a really good stretch - I hope you enjoy it.

Props needed: A blanket and a wall if needed.

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

Duration: 27 minutes

Emphasis: In an Iyengar-style practice you'll hold the poses for a little longer than in a flow class and do each pose on both sides before moving on to the next one. This style of yoga has a focus on the alignment of your body too so expect quite a lot of instruction in each pose. The pace is slow and the poses (a mix of standing and seated) are straightforward - it's good to go back to basics every now and then.

Props needed: Blocks and a blanket.

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

Duration: 23 minutes

Emphasis: Enjoy this class of side-lying and seated poses which will stretch and strengthen legs and hips.

Props needed: A blanket and a yoga belt.

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

Duration: 35 minutes

Emphasis: This class has sequences with repetitive movements to take you through backbends, forward bends and side bends.You'll move slowly, taking your time to feel your way through your body, cultivating your awareness and a slow, steady rhythm to your breath.

Props needed: A blanket to kneel on and possibly a belt for some of the backbends.

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

Duration: 32 minutes

Emphasis: The title of this class tells you all you need to know :-) You'll be focussing on stretching the backs of the legs and opening the hips in mostly seated and supine poses such as Garland Pose (Malasana), Half Splits (Ardha Hanumanasana) and Eye of the Needle Pose (Sucirandrasana) amongst others.

Props needed: A blanket to kneel on and blocks to sit on.

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

Duration: 25 minutes

Emphasis: Enjoy this relaxing class where most of the poses are done lying down, inviting you to breathe slowly and rest while stretching your body. Expect twists, leg stretches and a moving Cobra backbend.

Props needed: None needed unless you need a blanket for Savasana.

Mat direction: Long edge of the mat facing the screen. Please note: Many apologies but there were some issues with the microphone which means that there is some sound intereference in this class. I hope it doesn't detract from the practice itself and the benefits you'll get from it.

Duration: 29 minutes

Emphasis: The poses in this class will stretch your legs and your spine. Starting in Tabletop Pose (Bharmanasana), you'll mobilise the spine before moving into Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Swanasana). A variation of Thread the Needle Pose with one leg extended straight (Urdhva Mukha Pasasana variation) comes next to warm up the shoulders, inner legs and ribcage and, again, stretch the spine. Moving to standing you'll take more shoulder warm-ups before coming into Wide Legged Standing Forward Bend. The different variations will stretch into the hips, rotate the spine and also around the shoulderblades. Another Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Swanasana) takes you to Child's Pose (Balasana) and from there you can come and rest in Savasana or Constructive Rest Pose.

Props needed: Blocks and a blanket.

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

Duration: 36 minutes

Emphasis: In this class you'll warm up with Sun Salutation A and then do 4 more rounds featuring Side Arm Balance (Vasisthasana), Gate Pose (Parighasana) and Triangle Pose (Trikonasana). It's a slow and steady paced flow but you'll be building strength and stamina.

Props needed: A blanket for under your knees.

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

Duration: 35 minutes

Emphasis: This simple repetitive flow takes you into a different variation of Crescent Moon Pose (Anjaneyasana) in each round, stretching psoas muscles, shoulders, chest and sides of the body.

Props needed: A blanket if you need one for under your knees.

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

Duration: 26 minutes

Emphasis: This sequence will move your joints, helping to lubricate them to promote better mobility and also strengthen the muscles, ligaments and tendons surrounding the joints. These two together (mobility and strength) will reduce injury and joint pain and help your body enjoy greater freedom of movement.

Props needed: Two blocks for under your hands in Wide Legged Forward Fold if needed, plus a blanket.

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