BENEFITS: strengthens arms & shoulders, building upper body and core power

HINTS: aim for thighs parallel with ground, press firmly through hands creating straight line through shoulders & hips, shoulders away from ears, neck long. Pull core in so back doesn't arch. Hold 5 breaths minimum

BEGINNERS: start with feet lower down

ADVANCED: walk feet higher up, eventually ending up in full hand stand with press ups

BENEFITS: grounding; strengthens legs, shoulders & trunk

BEGINNERS: transfer weight on to one foot and place sole of other foot against calf muscle with hands in ‘atmanjali’ peace mudra. Hold  x8 breaths

ADVANCED: place sole of foot against inner thigh, raise hands above head on inhale, take in to a twist and hold for longer or repeat L & R