Beginner's Week 5 Routine

1. Continue to practice diaphragmatic breathing for about five minutes each day.

2. Practice the following postures.
Mountain Posture (standing posture) for 10 breaths
Sun Salutation (4-6 times)
Tree Posture (Hold for 10 breaths)
Triangle Posture (once on each side- hold for 10 breaths)
Side Angle Posture (once on each side hold for 10 breaths)
Standing Forward Bend (Hold for 10 breaths)
Sitting head to knee posture (twice on each side hold for 10 breaths)
Sitting forward bend (perform twice hold each for 10 breaths)
Bridge Posture (perform 2 repetitions 10 breaths each)
Cobra (perform 2 repetitions)
Half Bow Posture (1 time on each side hold for 10 breaths)
Beginning Twist or Intermediate (2 repetitions on each side)
Half Shoulder Stand or Feet against the wall (see week 4) (30 sec to 3 min) Make sure that you do not come up out of this too quickly.
Relaxation: (5 min)

3. Mindfulness Activity: For 10 min, sit quietly in a chair (straight back if possible).
Gently close your eyes Count your breaths starting at 1 and going to 10
When you reach 10 repeat the process.
If you find thoughts coming in or you lost count, acknowledge the thought and Begin again at 1.