(NOTE: This routine has been modified from Mr. Palkhivala's original routine. Mr. Palkhivala stesses that pranayama directly affects the nervous system so never over extend the breath and always do savasana for minimum of 10 minutes after the routine.)

Begin with lying on back with rolled blanket under shoulder blades for 5 min.

Opening Series

Hero Pose (Virasana) 5 breaths
Hero Pose with Hands over head fingers interlocked heard resting on chest5 breaths
Hero Pose twisting to both sides hold each side for 5 breaths
Bound Angle Pose soles together then peel soles apart (baddhakonasana) 5 breaths each
Staff pose (Dandasana) 5 breaths
Down Dog (Adho Muka Savanasana) 10-15 breaths

Asanas

Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana 10 - 15 breaths
Cow Head pose (Gomukhasana) 5-10 breaths
Eagle pose (Garudasana) 5-10 breaths
Reclining Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Savangasana) with block 25 bteaths
Supported inverted pose against wall (Viparita Karani) 50 breaths
Beginning Pranayama posture (lying down) 5-10 minutes
Savasana 5-15 min (this is a must to allow nervous system to adjust).