Element sequence – Earth

Feeling edgy or nervous? Finding it difficult to focus? This sequence should help you find inner strength and bring you back down to earth

Start with a grounding breath practice while standing in mountain pose, then move through the other standing poses, trying to maintain the same breathing pattern throughout. Focus on your feet as they make contact with the ground and visualise them being rooted into the earth.

In the floor based poses, continue with the breathing pattern and be aware of all points of contact between your body and the ground and the support provided by the earth beneath you.

If possible, practice this sequence with bare feet - even better if you can do it outside, with a towel or mat to hand for the floor based section. Hold each pose for as long as feels good and repeat any that you feel are particularly helpful.