Things You'll Need:
- yoga mat
- loose-fitting comfortable clothing
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Step 1
Sit in a cross-legged lotus position with a straight spine. Close your eyes.
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Step 2
Extend arms straight out in front of you, parallel to the floor. Make a fist using both hands. Place your left hand on top. Flex thumbs up as if to give the ok sign. Do this for both hands.
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Step 3
Hold this pose as you inhale five deep breaths. Exhale each breath slowly.
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Step 4
Do this exercise for five minutes until you can work your way up to ten minutes.
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Step 1
Sit in a comfortable cross-legged position. Close your eyes.
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Step 2
With your hands in prayer position, palms touching, bring hands to the center of your chest.
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Step 3
Breathe in and begin to chant the mantra, “SUT” (rhymes with gut). Continue the flow of breath as you chant.
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Step 4
Do this exercise for 3 minutes until you can work your way up to 10 minutes.
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Step 1
Stand with the right leg forward and bent at the knee.
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Step 2
Extend the left leg back and place foot at an 45 degree angle.
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Step 3
Extend the right arm in front of you, parallel to the floor. Make a fist with your hand.
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Step 4
Pull left arm back, bending your elbow, as if you were about to shoot a gun.
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Step 5
Expand through your chest and breathe deeply. Hold this position for one to two minutes. Switch sides and repeat.













