Good Housekeeping (UK)

No excuses! START YOUR YOGA JOURNEY HERE…

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Adriene has put together this exclusive Good Housekeepi­ng yoga routine to help you look and feel great. She says, ‘A little goes a long way – so take some time for yourself each day and repeat the sequence if you want a longer session.’ Remember to start gently and don’t overdo the stretches. Enjoy!

1 SUKHASANA

MEDITATION SEAT ❖ Begin in a comfortabl­e seated position. ❖ Sit up nice and tall, finding length in the spine. ❖ Close your eyes and start to appreciate your breath. Set the tone for your day.

2 TADASANA

MOUNTAIN POSE Now, come to a standing position. Feel your feet on the ground. Gently lift your chest, relax your shoulders and take a deep breath.

3 UTTANASANA

STANDING FORWARD FOLD Reach for the sky, stretch! Bend your knees slightly. Fold. Take three breaths.

4 KUMBHAKASA­NA

PLANK POSE Next, place your hands on the ground and step your feet back. Breathe in, breathe out, and connect to your core.

5 ADHO MUKHA SVANASANA

DOWNWARD DOG From plank, slightly bend your knees and lift hips up and back. Smile and take three rejuvenati­ng breaths.

6 BALASANA

EXTENDED CHILD’S POSE Finally, slowly lower your knees to the ground. Reach your hands out to the front of your mat. With knees wide, melt your heart to the earth. Close your eyes, give thanks, take three final rejuvenati­ng breaths. Have a great day!

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