1. Happy Baby

1: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

2: Lift your feet off the ground and bring your knees towards your chest.

3: Reach your arms through your legs and hold onto the outside edges of your feet.

4: Use your arms to gently pull your knees towards the ground, bringing them closer to your armpits.

5: Keep your lower back and hips on the mat, and try to keep your feet flexed and your shins perpendicular to the ground.

5: Hold the pose for 30 to 60 seconds, breathing deeply and relaxing your body.

2. Standing Forward Bend

1: Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart and your arms at your sides.

2: Take a deep breath, and as you exhale, slowly bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your chin tucked in.

3: Place your hands on the floor beside your feet, or if your hamstrings are tight, place your hands on your shins or thighs instead.

4: Keep your knees straight but not locked and try to bring your chest closer to your thighs.

5: Relax your neck and let your head hang down.

6: Hold the stretch for 30 to 60 seconds while breathing deeply.

7: To release the pose, slowly lift your torso back up to a standing position, taking a deep breath as you rise.

3. Yogi Squat

1: Stand with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart and your toes turned out slightly. Bring your palms together at your heart centre.

2: Take a deep inhale, and as you exhale, slowly bend your knees, and lower your hips down towards the floor.

3: Keep your feet firmly planted on the ground and your heels down.

4: Use your elbows to press your knees gently apart.

5: Lengthen your spine and lift your chest, keeping your shoulders relaxed and away from your ears.

6: Hold the pose for 30 to 60 seconds while breathing deeply.

7: To release the pose, slowly straighten your legs and return to a standing position.

4. Cat Cow

1: Start on your hands and knees, so your wrists are directly under your shoulders and your knees are directly under your hips.

2: On an exhale, round your spine towards the ceiling, tucking your chin towards your chest and drawing your navel towards your spine. This is called the Cat pose.

3: On an inhale, lift your chest and tailbone towards the ceiling while dropping your belly towards the floor. This is called the Cow pose.

4: Move slowly and smoothly between Cat and Cow poses, inhaling for Cow and exhaling for Cat.

5: Continue this flow for several rounds, moving with your breath.

5. Downward Dog

1: Start on your hands and knees, so your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees are directly under your hips.

2: Spread your fingers wide and press firmly into your hands, lifting your knees off the floor.

3: Lift your hips up and back towards the ceiling, straightening your arms and legs as much as possible.

4: Press your heels towards the floor, keeping your knees bent if you find it more comfortable.

5: Lengthen your spine by reaching your tailbone towards the ceiling and pressing your chest towards your thighs.

6: Keep your head and neck relaxed, looking towards your shins.

7: Hold the pose for 30 to 60 seconds while breathing deeply.

8: To release the pose, slowly lower your knees back to the floor.

6. Low Lunge

1: Start in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart and your arms at your sides.

2: Take a step forward with your right foot, bending your right knee to a 90-degree angle, so it's positioned directly above your ankle.

3: Your left heel should lift off the ground and your left leg should extend behind you. Your left toes should be pointing towards the ground.

4: Lower your left knee towards the ground, so that it touches the floor.

5: Gently press your hips forward until you feel a stretch in the front of your left hip.

6: If you want to deepen the stretch, lift your arms up overhead, or bring your hands to your hips.

7: Hold the pose for 30 to 60 seconds while breathing deeply.

7. Warrior 1

1: Start in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart and your arms at your sides.

2: Take a big step forward with your right foot, turning your left foot out to a 45-degree angle, and keep your right foot pointing straight ahead.

3: Bend your right knee to a 90-degree angle, keeping your knee directly above your ankle.

4: Press your left heel into the ground, engaging your left leg and foot.

5: Lift your arms up overhead, reaching towards the ceiling, and bring your palms together.

6: Look forward, keeping your gaze towards your hands, or look up towards the ceiling.

7: Hold the pose for 30 to 60 seconds while breathing deeply.

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