PRACTICEDaily Poses
Before we delve deep into asana, or the practice of the phys-
ical postures, I’ll teach you eight poses that you can practice
daily. These are simple postures that aim to bring movement
to your body, stretch out any tightness that may have devel-
oped over your day, help you relax, and keep you committed
to the practice.
You can practice these poses by themselves for a short
period of time or do them all together in sequence. How-
ever you choose to practice them, make sure that you pay
attention to the fundamentals: Find the balance between
strength and ease, and continue to breathe in a slow and
conscious manner.
When it comes to poses that stretch your body, you
never want to overdo it. Find that happy medium in your
stretch and breathe through it. If you cannot breathe in a
slow and controlled manner, you have gone too far and you
should back off the stretch. This advice applies to all the
poses in this book.