Yoga

Yoga on BeActiveTV is led by experienced teachers, and the sessions differ in pace, length and purpose. There are dynamic sequences that warm you up, build strength and work well in the morning; there are yin and evening practices built on long holds and slow breathing, after which sleep comes more easily.

Most need only a mat and room to lie down. Some are done seated on a chair, so they fit into a break in the working day without changing clothes.

You will find both general practice and sessions aimed at one area: releasing hips after a long day sitting, spinal mobility, relief for a stiff neck and shoulders, opening the chest. If you are new to it, start with a basic level and a shorter session — two or three twenty-minute practices a week is enough to begin with.

Yoga also pairs well with strength training. Slotted in as a recovery day it improves range of motion and gets you back under load sooner than simply skipping the day would.