Celebrate the Half Moon today with this liberating pose.  If partying has left you feeling a little unsteady, try practising against a wall for stability.   How to: From Warrior 2, right foot in front, bend the front knee and begin to shift weight forward. Engage...

How to: Step feet wide apart, inside edges of the feet parallel.  With hands to hips, inhale lift the chest, exhale and hinge from the hips to fold forward, extending the spine. Rest hands to the floor, on shins or wrap elbows to hang freely.   Great for:...

How to: First, be sure to warm up with a sun salutation followed by some chest and back openers: Upward Dog, Bow pose, Bridge. Lying on your back with knees bent, bring the heels in closer to your bottom. The feet should be hip distance apart. Take a Bridge pose...

How to: Lie on your back with legs extended and our arms at your sides, palms down. Inhale to use your abdominal strength to lift your legs and hips up to the ceiling. Once your torso is perpendicular to the floor, slowly tuck your knees in wrap your arms around your...

How to: From warrior 2 (right-facing), bring the right forearm onto the right thigh Inhale and arc the left arm over the head, to make a strong diagonal line from the left heel to the fingertips Exhale, sink hips Inhale, rotate ribs to the ceiling, exhale lengthen...

How to: From Downward Dog, step the right foot to the right thumb. Lower the back knee down and breathe for a few beats. Stay on the hands, or lower down onto forearms (or use a block if you are inbetween).  Hug the knee to the bicep. Option to lift the back knee. ...

A cheeky take on a Baby Crow pose.  All trussed up like a Roast Turkey ( or veggie nutroast ). How to: Start in a squat balancing on the balls of your feet with your big toes touching. Separate your knees and walk your hands out in front of you. Place your forearms...

A personal favourite - I love the feeling of strength, clarity and determination this pose invokes.  Even better with a party cup :)   How to: Step the feet wide apart.  Turn the back toes inwards slightly and the front toes out at 90 degrees. Inhale to raise the...

A festive take on the traditional plough pose, imagine alpine scenes, frolics in the snow and the Wham! Last Christmas video - you got it! How to: Lie on your back with legs extended and our arms at your sides, palms down. Inhale to use your abdominal strength to lift...

How to: Stand tall, find balance and place ankle onto opposite knee.  Hook thumbs, spread fingers like wings and place over heart. On an exhale firm core and slowly bend standing leg. Repeat other side.   Great for: Balance, introspection and stretching hip...