This dynamic sequence is designed to energize the physical body and is suitable for beginners or intermediate practitioners. It can be completed in 45 to 60 minutes, depending on your pace and the amount of time you spend in each pose. Remember to listen to your body and modify the sequence as needed.
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Mountain Pose (Tadasana) - Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, arms relaxed by your sides. Take a few deep breaths, grounding yourself into the present moment.
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Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) - Begin with a few rounds of Sun Salutations to warm up the body. Flow through each movement, coordinating your breath with the movements. Modify as needed, especially if you’re a beginner.
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Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I) - Step your right foot forward into a lunge position, with your left foot turned slightly outwards. Raise your arms overhead, palms facing each other. Sink into your front knee, keeping your back leg straight. Hold for a few breaths and then switch sides.
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Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) - From Warrior I, open your hips and arms to the side, with your right foot pointing forward and your left foot turned out. Extend your arms parallel to the floor, gaze over your front hand. Hold for a few breaths and then switch sides.
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Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) - From Warrior II, straighten your front leg and reach your right hand forward, placing it on your shin, ankle, or the floor. Extend your left arm towards the ceiling, creating a straight line from your fingertips to your heels. Hold for a few breaths and then switch sides.
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Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) - Come onto your hands and knees, tuck your toes, and lift your hips up and back, creating an inverted V shape with your body. Press your hands into the mat, lengthen your spine, and relax your head and neck. Hold for a few breaths.
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Plank Pose - From Downward Facing Dog, shift your weight forward, coming into a high plank position. Align your wrists under your shoulders, engage your core, and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels. Hold for a few breaths.
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Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) - Lower your body down to the mat, keeping your hands under your shoulders. Press the tops of your feet into the mat and lift your chest, using your back muscles. Keep your elbows close to your body and gaze forward. Hold for a few breaths.
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Child’s Pose (Balasana) - Sit back on your heels and lower your forehead to the mat, extending your arms forward or resting them by your sides. Relax into the pose, taking deep breaths and allowing your body to rest.
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Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) - Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet hip-width apart. Press your feet into the mat, lift your hips, and interlace your hands underneath your body. Roll your shoulders back and open your chest. Hold for a few breaths.
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Corpse Pose (Savasana) - Lie flat on your back, arms by your sides, palms facing up. Close your eyes and relax your entire body. Stay in this pose for at least 5 minutes, allowing your body to fully absorb the benefits of the practice.
Remember to end your practice with a few moments of gratitude and reflection. Enjoy the energizing effects of this dynamic sequence!
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