. Janushirasana: Step by Step1. Sit down with your legs wide, at a 90 degree angle to each other. Extend the right leg out straight and left leg bent, with the sole of your left foot pressed flat against the inner thigh/groin area of your right leg. 2. Inhale and lift

Salabhasana (Sanskrit for Locust) is a short, intense posture, done first lifting one leg, then the other and, finally, both legs together. It's part of the spine-strengthening sequence of a Bikram class, designed to work each part of your spine

't really compete with Kerry's last blog - this pose won't make you dynamite in the sack. However, it will give you thighs of steel and quite possibly knees so durable you can take the physio off speed-dial.This pose is all about learning to use your leg

in the Bikram sequence, also known as Standing Bow pose.The key to maximising the results from this pose is not just keeping your standing leg locked, it's about learning engage your lower back muscles and glutes to 'kick' your raised leg, whilst keeping your

-stretching and strengthening section of the floor series, and provides an excellent stretch for your quads and hip flexors.Dhanurasana: Step by Step1. Lie on your front, chin on the floor, legs straight out behind you. Bend your legs at the knees and grab your feet from

We don't like to lie to you, dear readers, so bear with us when we say this pose (also known as Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee Pose) is a bit weird. It feels slightly wrong; your breathing is laboured and if you were to try and talk, your voice

.  2. When you're in the full expression, bend at the waist, keeping your standing leg straight. It's essential your leg is locked or you could strain your knee. It doesn't matter if you're still holding your foot, you bend at the waist (keeping your

Despite its ridiculously long Sanskrit name, this pose will feel relatively simple after the demanding Standing Bow and Balancing Stick.Described by Bikram himself as "kryptonite for sciatica", the pose otherwise known as Standing Separate Leg

stomach muscles and your glutes and slowly tip forward, exhaling as your left leg comes off the floor and extends out behind you. Keep rotating forward until you're balancing like a capital letter 'T', with your arms in front of you and left leg out behind

. Lie flat on your back, arms down by your side, palms facing upwards and heels touching.2. Bring your right knee up to your chest, whilst your head and shoulders remain on the floor. Keep your left leg relaxed, toes slightly flexed towards your face.3