Cat Pose (marjaryasana in Sanskrit) and Cow Pose (bitilasana in Sanskrit) are frequently paired to create a gentle, flowing vinyasa. These two poses are wonderful for stress and anxiety relief.
Follow these steps in slow, easy stages:
1. Kneel on the ground on all fours. Lean forward to place hands on ground below your shoulders, fingers facing [...]

The Cobra Pose (bhujangasana in Sanskrit) is a great and easy way to stretch the back. It can be astonishingly energizing!
(Warning: DO NOT perform the Cobra pose if you are pregnant, suffer from hernias, or have injured your back. Stay safe!)
Do this in easy stages:
1. Lie facedown on the ground, legs tightly together and stretched back [...]

The Bow Pose (dhanurasana in Sanskrit) is a version of the simple bow. It’s surprising how many children can do it immediately!
Do this in easy stages:
1. Lie face down and prone on your mat. (If you are skinny or slender, use a thick, padded mat for this pose.)
2. Breathe in and bend your knees up.
3. [...]

I’m going with a yule themed pose on this Christmas week: knee to ankle is also called firelog pose because the legs should look like neatly stacked logs. I’ve also heard this pose called double pigeon and, on occasion, heard a few curse words thrown out as the hips open and knees settle into place. [...]