Yoga

Yoga poses and breathing practices, explained simply

A beginner-friendly list of yoga asanas and pranayama - how to do each one step by step, its benefits, precautions, and easier versions - including poses you can do at your desk.

This is general wellness information, not medical advice. Practise gently and never force a pose or hold your breath. If you are pregnant, recovering from an injury, or have a medical condition such as high blood pressure, a heart, spine, or eye problem, check with your doctor and learn from a qualified teacher first.

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Alternate nostril breathing

A calming breathing practice that alternates breath between the two nostrils to balance the mind and reduce stress.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#breathing#stress
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Humming bee breath

A soothing practice where you hum like a bee on the exhale, releasing tension and calming the mind quickly.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#breathing#stress
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Skull-shining breath

An energising breathing technique with quick, forceful exhales that wakes the body and clears the head.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#breathing#energy
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Belly breathing

A simple, slow breath into the belly, ribs, and chest that anyone can learn in a minute and use anywhere.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#breathing#stress
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Easy pose

A simple cross-legged seat for breathing and meditation that helps you sit tall and calm.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#meditation#posture
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Thunderbolt pose

A kneeling pose that can be done after meals to support digestion and keep the spine upright.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#digestion#posture
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Seated twist

A gentle spinal twist that releases the lower back and refreshes the body - easy to do in a chair.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#back-pain#desk
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Chair cat-cow

A flowing movement that arches and rounds the spine to wake up the back and ease stiffness at a desk.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#desk#back-pain
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Neck and shoulder release

Slow neck tilts, shoulder rolls, and stretches to release the tension that builds from screens and stress.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#desk#neck
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Wrist and finger stretch

Simple stretches for wrists and fingers that ease strain from typing and mouse use.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#desk#wrists
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Mountain pose

The foundation of all standing poses: standing tall with awareness to improve posture and balance.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#posture#standing
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Tree pose

A balancing pose that builds focus, leg strength, and calm - standing on one leg like a tree.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#balance#focus
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Triangle pose

A standing side stretch that lengthens the sides of the body, opens the hips, and strengthens the legs.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#flexibility#standing
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Standing forward fold

Fold forward from the hips to stretch the back of the legs and spine and release a tired mind.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#flexibility#standing
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Sun salutation

A flowing sequence of 12 poses that warms the whole body, links breath and movement, and builds strength and flexibility.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#flow#warm-up
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Cobra pose

A gentle backbend that strengthens the back and opens the chest - a good counter to sitting slouched.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#back#posture
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Child’s pose

A resting pose that gently stretches the back and hips and invites deep relaxation.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#relaxation#back
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Cat-cow stretch

A flowing movement on hands and knees that wakes up the spine and eases back stiffness.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#back#flexibility
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Bridge pose

A gentle backbend lying on your back that strengthens the legs and glutes and opens the chest.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#back#strength
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Corpse pose

The final resting pose of yoga - lying still and relaxed so the body and mind absorb the practice.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#relaxation#sleep
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Legs up the wall

A restorative pose where your legs rest up a wall - ideal for tired legs after standing or a long day.

What it covers

  • How to do it - step by step
  • Benefits
  • Precautions - who should be careful
  • Easier and deeper versions
#yoga#relaxation#legs
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