Cat-Cow
Back · 6-8 reps
Reps: 6 breaths
Initiate from tailbone. Let head follow spine naturally. Move slowly — feel each vertebra.
The Hundred
Abs · 100 counts
Reps: 100 counts
Press lower back into mat. Keep ribs knitted together. Pump from shoulders, not elbows.
Roll-Up
Abs · 3-5 reps
Reps: 5 reps
Hollow out abdominals first. Initiate with chin tuck. Roll like a wheel, don't sit up like a crunch.
Single Leg Circle
Legs · 5 circles each direction
Reps: 5 each
Don't let hips rock. Circle from the hip socket, not the knee. Keep opposite leg anchored.
Side Kick
Legs · 8-10 reps each side
Reps: 10 each side
Don't let body roll back. Kick from hip, not foot. Keep foot flexed.
Side Plank
Obliques · 20-40 seconds each side
Reps: 30 sec each
Stack shoulders over elbows. Keep hips lifted, don't dip. Reach top arm to ceiling.
Swimming
Back · 20-30 counts
Reps: 20 counts
Keep neck long — eyes on mat. Reach long, not high. Keep pace controlled.
Swan
Back · 3-5 reps
Reps: 3 reps
Lift with back muscles, not arms. Keep pubic bone on mat. Think long spine, not high lift.
Mermaid
Obliques · 3 reps each side
Reps: 3 each side
Sit tall before bending. Reach from waist, not shoulder. Keep hips grounded.
Spine Twist
Obliques · 5 reps each side
Reps: 3 each
Keep hips square forward. Twist from ribs, not lower back. Keep arms level.
Child's Pose
Back · 30-60 seconds
Reps: 1 min
Keep arms active, don't collapse. Breathe into back body. Modify with knees wider if needed.