intermediate program

Seven Days of Progressive Flexibility

Seven balanced sessions use consistent phase timing, gradual challenge increases, and a recovery day to support general flexibility and comfortable movement variety.

20 min · 7 sessions · 139 poses

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Seven Days of Progressive Flexibility program

Session 1

Comfortable Range

A low-intensity baseline emphasizing lateral length, steady seated folds, and an even finish.

Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express extended side line in this shape. Use the breath to steady Triangle without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express extended side line in this shape. Use the breath to steady Triangle without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Crescent Moon

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Crescent Moon. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Organize crescent lunge in this shape. Establish side bend in this shape. Use the breath to steady Moon without strain. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Crescent Moon

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Crescent Moon. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Organize crescent lunge in this shape. Establish side bend in this shape. Use the breath to steady Moon without strain. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Bound Triangle

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Bound Triangle. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Maintain bind in this shape. Express extended side line in this shape. Refine Bound Triangle only within a pain-free range. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Bound Triangle

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Bound Triangle. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Maintain bind in this shape. Express extended side line in this shape. Refine Bound Triangle only within a pain-free range. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Reverse Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Reverse Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Maintain extended side line in this shape. Express reversed orientation in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Triangle. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Reverse Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Reverse Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Maintain extended side line in this shape. Express reversed orientation in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Triangle. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Side Angle

1 min

How to practice

Begin standing for Side Angle. Share weight through both feet. Lengthen the spine upward. Clarify extended side angle in this shape. Use the breath to steady Angle without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Side Angle

1 min

How to practice

Begin standing for Side Angle. Share weight through both feet. Lengthen the spine upward. Clarify extended side angle in this shape. Use the breath to steady Angle without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Sage Marichi's I

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Sage Marichi's I. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Organize sage twist or bind in this shape. Keep Sage intentional rather than rushed. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Sage Marichi's I

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Sage Marichi's I. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Organize sage twist or bind in this shape. Keep Sage intentional rather than rushed. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Seated Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend

1 min

Seated Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend

1 min

Fire Log Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Fire Log Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Keep Fire intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Fire Log Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Fire Log Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Keep Fire intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Head to Knee III (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee III (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Use the breath to steady (Preparation without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Head to Knee III (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee III (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Use the breath to steady (Preparation without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Shoelace Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Shoelace Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Express stacked knees in this shape. Refine Shoelace Forward Bend only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Shoelace Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Shoelace Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Express stacked knees in this shape. Refine Shoelace Forward Bend only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Session 2

Side-Body Expansion

Moderate lateral work leads into seated flexibility with one optional challenge.

Reverse Warrior

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Reverse Warrior. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify reversed orientation in this shape. Maintain warrior stance in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Warrior. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Reverse Warrior

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Reverse Warrior. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify reversed orientation in this shape. Maintain warrior stance in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Warrior. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Crescent Moon

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Crescent Moon. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Organize crescent lunge in this shape. Establish side bend in this shape. Use the breath to steady Moon without strain. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Crescent Moon

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Crescent Moon. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Organize crescent lunge in this shape. Establish side bend in this shape. Use the breath to steady Moon without strain. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Bound Triangle

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Bound Triangle. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Maintain bind in this shape. Express extended side line in this shape. Refine Bound Triangle only within a pain-free range. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Bound Triangle

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Bound Triangle. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Maintain bind in this shape. Express extended side line in this shape. Refine Bound Triangle only within a pain-free range. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Reverse Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Reverse Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Maintain extended side line in this shape. Express reversed orientation in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Triangle. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Reverse Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Reverse Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Maintain extended side line in this shape. Express reversed orientation in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Triangle. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Side Angle

1 min

How to practice

Begin standing for Side Angle. Share weight through both feet. Lengthen the spine upward. Clarify extended side angle in this shape. Use the breath to steady Angle without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Side Angle

1 min

How to practice

Begin standing for Side Angle. Share weight through both feet. Lengthen the spine upward. Clarify extended side angle in this shape. Use the breath to steady Angle without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Sage Marichi's II

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Sage Marichi's II. Keep the sit bones heavy. Rotate the torso evenly. Organize sage twist or bind in this shape. Use the breath to steady II without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Sage Marichi's II

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Sage Marichi's II. Keep the sit bones heavy. Rotate the torso evenly. Organize sage twist or bind in this shape. Use the breath to steady II without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Seated Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend

1 min

Seated Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend

1 min

Fire Log Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Fire Log Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Keep Fire intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Fire Log Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Fire Log Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Keep Fire intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Head to Knee III (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee III (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Use the breath to steady (Preparation without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Head to Knee III (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee III (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Use the breath to steady (Preparation without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Head to Knee I

1 min

How to practice

Begin the inversion for Head to Knee I. Press evenly through the hands. Stabilize the torso upside down. Establish hold the foot in this shape. Keep Head intentional rather than rushed. Protect the neck and come down if balance fades. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Head to Knee I

1 min

How to practice

Begin the inversion for Head to Knee I. Press evenly through the hands. Stabilize the torso upside down. Establish hold the foot in this shape. Keep Head intentional rather than rushed. Protect the neck and come down if balance fades. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Session 3

Measured Depth

Two optional seated challenges deepen the week's flexibility progression while the pace remains moderate.

Side Wide Legged Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Side Wide Legged Forward Bend. Stand with even foot pressure. Hinge forward from the hips with a long spine. Organize side wide legged forward bend in this shape. Establish bend in this shape. Clarify forward in this shape. Maintain legged in this shape. Express side in this shape. Keep Side intentional rather than rushed. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Side Wide Legged Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Side Wide Legged Forward Bend. Stand with even foot pressure. Hinge forward from the hips with a long spine. Organize side wide legged forward bend in this shape. Establish bend in this shape. Clarify forward in this shape. Maintain legged in this shape. Express side in this shape. Keep Side intentional rather than rushed. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Crescent Moon

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Crescent Moon. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Organize crescent lunge in this shape. Establish side bend in this shape. Use the breath to steady Moon without strain. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Crescent Moon

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Crescent Moon. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Organize crescent lunge in this shape. Establish side bend in this shape. Use the breath to steady Moon without strain. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Bound Triangle

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Bound Triangle. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Maintain bind in this shape. Express extended side line in this shape. Refine Bound Triangle only within a pain-free range. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Bound Triangle

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Bound Triangle. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Maintain bind in this shape. Express extended side line in this shape. Refine Bound Triangle only within a pain-free range. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Reverse Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Reverse Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Maintain extended side line in this shape. Express reversed orientation in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Triangle. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Reverse Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Reverse Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Maintain extended side line in this shape. Express reversed orientation in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Triangle. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

One Leg Behind the Head II

1 min

One Leg Behind the Head II

1 min

Sage Marichi's II

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Sage Marichi's II. Keep the sit bones heavy. Rotate the torso evenly. Organize sage twist or bind in this shape. Use the breath to steady II without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Sage Marichi's II

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Sage Marichi's II. Keep the sit bones heavy. Rotate the torso evenly. Organize sage twist or bind in this shape. Use the breath to steady II without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Seated Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend

1 min

Seated Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend

1 min

Fire Log Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Fire Log Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Keep Fire intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Fire Log Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Fire Log Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Keep Fire intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Head to Knee III (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee III (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Use the breath to steady (Preparation without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Head to Knee III (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee III (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Use the breath to steady (Preparation without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Head to Knee I (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee I (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Keep Head intentional rather than rushed. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Head to Knee I (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee I (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Keep Head intentional rather than rushed. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Session 4

Recovery and Reset

A low-intensity recovery sequence revisits familiar ranges without optional challenges.

Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express extended side line in this shape. Use the breath to steady Triangle without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express extended side line in this shape. Use the breath to steady Triangle without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Crescent Moon

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Crescent Moon. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Organize crescent lunge in this shape. Establish side bend in this shape. Use the breath to steady Moon without strain. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Crescent Moon

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Crescent Moon. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Organize crescent lunge in this shape. Establish side bend in this shape. Use the breath to steady Moon without strain. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Reverse Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Reverse Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Maintain extended side line in this shape. Express reversed orientation in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Triangle. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Reverse Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Reverse Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Maintain extended side line in this shape. Express reversed orientation in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Triangle. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Side Angle

1 min

How to practice

Begin standing for Side Angle. Share weight through both feet. Lengthen the spine upward. Clarify extended side angle in this shape. Use the breath to steady Angle without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Side Angle

1 min

How to practice

Begin standing for Side Angle. Share weight through both feet. Lengthen the spine upward. Clarify extended side angle in this shape. Use the breath to steady Angle without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Bound Triangle

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Bound Triangle. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Maintain bind in this shape. Express extended side line in this shape. Refine Bound Triangle only within a pain-free range. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Bound Triangle

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Bound Triangle. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Maintain bind in this shape. Express extended side line in this shape. Refine Bound Triangle only within a pain-free range. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Head to Knee I (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee I (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Keep Head intentional rather than rushed. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Head to Knee I (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee I (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Keep Head intentional rather than rushed. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Fire Log Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Fire Log Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Keep Fire intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Fire Log Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Fire Log Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Keep Fire intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Head to Knee III (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee III (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Use the breath to steady (Preparation without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Head to Knee III (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee III (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Use the breath to steady (Preparation without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Seated Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend

1 min

Seated Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend

1 min

Shoelace Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Shoelace Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Express stacked knees in this shape. Refine Shoelace Forward Bend only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Shoelace Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Shoelace Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Express stacked knees in this shape. Refine Shoelace Forward Bend only within a pain-free range. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Session 5

Rebuild the Range

The cycle rebuilds to moderate intensity with flowing lateral patterns and one optional challenge.

Extended Side Angle

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Extended Side Angle. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Establish extended side angle in this shape. Clarify warrior stance in this shape. Use the breath to steady Angle without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Extended Side Angle

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Extended Side Angle. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Establish extended side angle in this shape. Clarify warrior stance in this shape. Use the breath to steady Angle without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Bound Triangle

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Bound Triangle. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Maintain bind in this shape. Express extended side line in this shape. Refine Bound Triangle only within a pain-free range. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Bound Triangle

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Bound Triangle. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Maintain bind in this shape. Express extended side line in this shape. Refine Bound Triangle only within a pain-free range. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Crescent Moon

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Crescent Moon. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Organize crescent lunge in this shape. Establish side bend in this shape. Use the breath to steady Moon without strain. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Crescent Moon

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Crescent Moon. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Organize crescent lunge in this shape. Establish side bend in this shape. Use the breath to steady Moon without strain. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Reverse Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Reverse Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Maintain extended side line in this shape. Express reversed orientation in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Triangle. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Reverse Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Reverse Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Maintain extended side line in this shape. Express reversed orientation in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Triangle. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Side Angle

1 min

How to practice

Begin standing for Side Angle. Share weight through both feet. Lengthen the spine upward. Clarify extended side angle in this shape. Use the breath to steady Angle without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Side Angle

1 min

How to practice

Begin standing for Side Angle. Share weight through both feet. Lengthen the spine upward. Clarify extended side angle in this shape. Use the breath to steady Angle without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

One Leg Behind the Head II

1 min

One Leg Behind the Head II

1 min

Seated Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend

1 min

Seated Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend

1 min

Fire Log Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Fire Log Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Keep Fire intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Fire Log Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Fire Log Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Keep Fire intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Head to Knee III (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee III (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Use the breath to steady (Preparation without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Head to Knee III (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee III (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Use the breath to steady (Preparation without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Seated Gate (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Begin seated for Seated Gate (Preparation). Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Clarify kneeling side stretch in this shape. Maintain partial setup in this shape. Use the breath to steady (Preparation without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Seated Gate (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Begin seated for Seated Gate (Preparation). Settle onto the sit bones. Lengthen the spine upward. Clarify kneeling side stretch in this shape. Maintain partial setup in this shape. Use the breath to steady (Preparation without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Session 6

Sustained Flexibility

Higher-intensity sustained holds pair two optional challenges with a steady seated finish.

Reverse Warrior

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Reverse Warrior. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify reversed orientation in this shape. Maintain warrior stance in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Warrior. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Reverse Warrior

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Reverse Warrior. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify reversed orientation in this shape. Maintain warrior stance in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Warrior. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Reverse Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Reverse Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Maintain extended side line in this shape. Express reversed orientation in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Triangle. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Reverse Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Reverse Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Maintain extended side line in this shape. Express reversed orientation in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Triangle. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Crescent Moon

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Crescent Moon. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Organize crescent lunge in this shape. Establish side bend in this shape. Use the breath to steady Moon without strain. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Crescent Moon

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Crescent Moon. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Organize crescent lunge in this shape. Establish side bend in this shape. Use the breath to steady Moon without strain. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Bound Triangle

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Bound Triangle. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Maintain bind in this shape. Express extended side line in this shape. Refine Bound Triangle only within a pain-free range. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Bound Triangle

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Bound Triangle. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Maintain bind in this shape. Express extended side line in this shape. Refine Bound Triangle only within a pain-free range. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Sage Marichi's II

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Sage Marichi's II. Keep the sit bones heavy. Rotate the torso evenly. Organize sage twist or bind in this shape. Use the breath to steady II without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Sage Marichi's II

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Sage Marichi's II. Keep the sit bones heavy. Rotate the torso evenly. Organize sage twist or bind in this shape. Use the breath to steady II without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

One Leg Behind the Head II

1 min

One Leg Behind the Head II

1 min

Seated Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend

1 min

Seated Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend

1 min

Fire Log Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Fire Log Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Keep Fire intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Fire Log Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Fire Log Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Keep Fire intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Head to Knee III (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee III (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Use the breath to steady (Preparation without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Head to Knee III (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee III (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Use the breath to steady (Preparation without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Sleeping Swan

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Sleeping Swan. Keep the sit bones heavy. Hinge forward from the hips with a long spine. Express front shin across in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Sleeping Swan. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Sleeping Swan

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Sleeping Swan. Keep the sit bones heavy. Hinge forward from the hips with a long spine. Express front shin across in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Sleeping Swan. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Session 7

Peak and Integrate

The final session reaches the cycle's controlled peak with three optional challenges and a familiar finish.

Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express extended side line in this shape. Use the breath to steady Triangle without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express extended side line in this shape. Use the breath to steady Triangle without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Crescent Moon

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Crescent Moon. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Organize crescent lunge in this shape. Establish side bend in this shape. Use the breath to steady Moon without strain. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Crescent Moon

1 min

How to practice

From standing for Crescent Moon. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Organize crescent lunge in this shape. Establish side bend in this shape. Use the breath to steady Moon without strain. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Bound Triangle

75s

How to practice

From standing for Bound Triangle. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Maintain bind in this shape. Express extended side line in this shape. Refine Bound Triangle only within a pain-free range. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Bound Triangle

75s

How to practice

From standing for Bound Triangle. Stand with even foot pressure. Keep the torso upright and long. Maintain bind in this shape. Express extended side line in this shape. Refine Bound Triangle only within a pain-free range. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Reverse Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Reverse Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Maintain extended side line in this shape. Express reversed orientation in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Triangle. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Reverse Triangle

1 min

How to practice

Stand tall for Reverse Triangle. Root evenly through both feet. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Maintain extended side line in this shape. Express reversed orientation in this shape. Prefer clarity over depth in Reverse Triangle. When ready, ease out and return to a neutral base.

Seated Wide Angle Forward Bend I

90s

One Leg Behind the Head II

1 min

One Leg Behind the Head II

1 min

Sage Marichi's II

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Sage Marichi's II. Keep the sit bones heavy. Rotate the torso evenly. Organize sage twist or bind in this shape. Use the breath to steady II without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Sage Marichi's II

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Sage Marichi's II. Keep the sit bones heavy. Rotate the torso evenly. Organize sage twist or bind in this shape. Use the breath to steady II without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Seated Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend

1 min

Seated Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend

1 min

Fire Log Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Fire Log Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Keep Fire intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Fire Log Forward Bend

1 min

How to practice

From a seat for Fire Log Forward Bend. Keep the sit bones heavy. Keep the torso upright and long. Clarify stacked shins in this shape. Keep Fire intentional rather than rushed. Take one more breath, then exit without collapsing.

Head to Knee III (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee III (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Use the breath to steady (Preparation without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.

Head to Knee III (Preparation)

1 min

How to practice

Sit down for Head to Knee III (Preparation). Ground through both sit bones. Stack the ribs over the pelvis. Express hold the foot in this shape. Organize partial setup in this shape. Use the breath to steady (Preparation without strain. Keep the gaze soft, then step or sit out with care.