LENGTH: 5 minutes

ABOUT THIS PRACTICE:
This brief practice gently open the hips and upper body to release tension and and reenergize the mind and body.

BENEFITS:
Energizing, calming, relieves tension

POSES IN THIS PRACTICE:

sukhasana - easy seat
seated cat/cow stretches
forward bend in sukhasana
parsva sukhasana - seated side stretch
matsyendrasana - seated spinal twist

PROP RECOMMENDATIONS:
A block or folded blanket under the hips may make this practice more comfortable. You could also do this practice in bed if desired.