These three sessions on this video are loosely based on Suzanne Deason's excellent "Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss". There are some extra poses and others are practised slightly differently but the same, strong theme runs through them. Whereas the full practise lasts for three quarters of an hour, these shortened versions can more easily fit into the gaps before or after a working day.

One of the sessions is billed as being for morning practise, one for evenings and the third "bonus" routine gives extra advice and practise with breathing. The first two make extensive use of props, including a belt and a foam "wedge". The latter is not really necessary, as a cushion seems to work equally well. The "bonus" session manages to leave out all props and introduces some more extreme versions of the poses.

All three sessions are filmed entirely outside, the two main ones on the seashore in Hawaii and the bonus practise has a woodland & mountain backdrop. This natural atmosphere greatly enhances the practise. Perhaps their greatest benefit is that they are relatively short and can be fitted into a spare half hour.

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