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Getting Started

• Beginner Yoga Routine: A Gentle 20-Minute Start — A useful beginner yoga routine at home can take 20 minutes: two minutes arriving, two in Cat–Cow, two moving between Table and Child's Pose, four in low.

Pose Guides

• Downward Dog for Beginners: Form and Modifications — For beginner Downward Dog, start on hands and knees, spread the fingers, tuck the toes, and lift the knees while sending the hips up and back.

Props & Practice

• How to Use Yoga Blocks Without Feeling Awkward — Use yoga blocks to change the distance between your body and the floor, add a stable point of contact, or support part of your weight.
• Restorative Yoga With Household Props: 4 Setups — Restorative yoga with household props works best when the setup is stable, breathable, and genuinely low-effort.