Start in a neutral position, feet hip width apart. When you've found your balance, bring foot up above or below your knee. Fold your hands together in front of your chest and focus on being tall and strong like a tree. Hold for one minute, then repeat with the other foot.

*important!!! Do NOT rest foot directly on your knee, this can cause pain and potentially harm your muscles.

Spread your feet out to a comfortable wide position, turn your body to the right and move your right foot to face the same direction as your gaze. Lift hands to the front and back to shoulder height, lean into your front leg with a bend in that knee. Hold for one minute and repeat on the other side.

Settle down on your knees. Lower your body down between your knees, with feet close together. Place hands out in front of you and relax down into the stretch. Hold for one minute.

Spread feet wide, and turn your right foot forward. Bend down from the waist to meet your right foot. Place your right hand behind your foot, or on your ankle to modify. Raise left hand high into the air in line with shoulders, gaze up toward that hand. Hold for one minute and repeat on the other side.

Lie on your stomach. Place hands beneath shoulders and lift your chest and belly up off the ground. Lean your head back, as if looking skyward. Hold for one minute.

Standing straight, with feet close together, bend down forward from the waist. Place hands slightly wider than shoulders on the mat, allow your head to hang loosely between arms. Feel the stretch up legs and through back. Hold for one minute.

Lie flat on your back. Legs out in front of you, together. Place your hands under your buttocks. Arch back upwards, with the crown of your head resting on the ground. Your gaze should be forward. Hold for one minute.