Start standing up straight. Legs shoulder width apart. Press your hands together in front of you to help balance. Lift one leg up 2-3 inches off the ground. Hold this position for 2-5 seconds, then return to starting position. Alternate sides for 1 minute. Remember to breathe. In through your nose, out through your mouth.
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Start with your back against the wall, knees bent, forming a 90 degree angle with your legs. Do your best to hold this position for 1 minute. It is ok to take a brief break if you feel like you need one. Remember to breathe. In through your nose, out through your mouth.
Duration: 1 minute
Wall-sit featuring Gatsby
Space: Anywhere you feel comfortable.
Equipment: Stopwatch/smartphone OR listen to the guided exercise here:
Start on all fours. Extend your arms and legs out straight and raise your hips, forming and upside down “U” shape with your body. Hold this position for as long as it is comfortable, then lower your hips and knees to the floor and raise your head for a brief rest. Repeat this process for 1 minute (2-5 sets). Remember to breathe. In through your nose, out through your mouth.
Duration: 1 minute
Downward Dog
Space: Anywhere you feel comfortable.
Equipment: Stopwatch/smartphone OR listen to the guided exercise here:
Start laying flat on your stomach. Legs extended straight. Extend your arms out to both sides. Rotate your body to the left, bringing your left leg over your right leg, landing your foot on the ground of the right side. Hold this pose for a moment, return to starting position, and repeat sets alternating sides for 1 minute. Remember to breathe. In through your nose, out through your mouth.
Duration: 1 minute
Scorpion featuring Gatsby
Space: Anywhere you feel comfortable.
Equipment: Stopwatch/smartphone OR listen to the guided exercise here:
Start laying flat on your stomach. Place your hands on the ground at chest level and push your upper body off the floor creating an upward arch with your back. Feel the stretch in your stomach and lower back. Hold this pose for as long as it is comfortable, lay back on your stomach for a brief rest. Repeat for 1 minute (2-5 sets). Remember to breathe. In through your nose, out through your mouth.
Duration: 1 minute
Cobra
Space: Anywhere you feel comfortable.
Equipment: Stopwatch/smartphone OR listen to the guided exercise here:
Start standing up straight, feet flat on the ground, arms at your sides. Lift your right knee to your hip level out to your right side, creating a 90 degree angle with your leg and swing your knee towards the center of your body. Return your leg to starting position. Take 3 steps in place and repeat the movement on your left side. Repeat for 1 minute. Remember to breathe. In through your nose, out through your mouth.
Duration: 1 minute
Close the gate
Space: Anywhere you feel comfortable.
Equipment: Stopwatch/smartphone OR listen to the guided exercise here:
Start standing up straight, feet flat on the ground, arms at your sides. Lift your right knee to your hip level, creating a 90 degree angle with your leg and swing your knee out to your right side. Return your leg to starting position. Take 3 steps in place and repeat the movement on your left side. Repeat for 1 minute. Remember to breathe. In through your nose, out through your mouth.
Duration: 1 minute
Open the gate
Space: Anywhere you feel comfortable.
Equipment: Stopwatch/smartphone OR listen to the guided exercise here:
Start standing up straight, feet flat on the ground, arms at your sides. Raise your body by lifting your heels and pressing into your toes. Return to flat footed position. Repeat for 1 minute. Remember to breathe. In through your nose, out through your mouth.
Duration: 1 minute
Calf Raises
Space: Anywhere you feel comfortable.
Equipment: Stopwatch/smartphone OR listen to the guided exercise here:
Start laying flat on your back, legs extended straight out, arms at your sides. Simultaneously spread your arms and legs out as far as possible, then return to starting position. Repeat for 1 minute. Remember to breathe. In through your nose, out through your mouth.
Duration: 1 minute
Snow Angel
Space: Anywhere you feel comfortable.
Equipment: Stopwatch/smartphone OR listen to the guided exercise here: