Wai Lana Yoga Series

Wai Lana demonstrates exercises that tone buttocks and thighs and strengthen arms and abs. She also explains all the benefits of the Shoulderstand.

Wai Lana demonstrates a safe and easy way to practice the Shoulderstand using a chair.

Wai Lana demonstrates Mountain Pose, the starting point for all standing asanas. Another yoga basic, Cat Stretch, shows the pelvic movement that's fundamental to many yoga poses and is recommended for many back problems.

A single pose stretches hamstrings, stimulates the spine, and opens the shoulders. A simple exercise, which can be done anywhere, relieves built-up tension in the neck and shoulders.

Lots of bending poses-forward and back, up and down-will make your spine strong and flexible. You'll also tone your buttocks and thighs.

Wai Lana shows how a cloth helps open tight shoulders, preparing for an asana that strengthens your lungs and allows full breathing. Good ab and arm strengtheners here, too!

This series includes forward and back bends, spinal twists, and balancing poses. You'll balance on one leg, and on your buttocks!

Wai Lana starts off with an invigorating stretch and breathing exercise. She then introduces an easy way to do the Plough.

No need to worry if tendons pop and crack during poses that exercise the joints from toes to fingertips. It's a good sign!

This dynamic version of Cobra strengthens arms and tones the back. Wai Lana also does some upside down poses, including Headstand.

Roaring like a lion strengthens the vocal cords and massages the thyroid and facial muscles. It's good for skin care, too!

Wai Lana demonstrates two ab strengtheners for a firm, flat tummy. Two versions of Plough offer maximum stretch in the spine and hamstrings. A good leg stretch twist, too!

Rock and roll, then twist about to wake up the spine and keep the internal organs happy. Then relax with a meditation that deepens the breath and calms the mind.

Headstand is best learned step by step, with the aid of a wall. Boat strengthens abs, Locust strengthens the spine, and Easy Wheel works on arms, thighs, and buttocks.

This simple but powerful exercise concentrates energy at the navel chakra, increasing strength and vitality. Wai Lana also demonstrates ways to strengthen and loosen joints, improve balance, and twist and bend backwards.

Diving Pose strengthens the back and thighs and gets the heart pumping. Wrapping the body into a little ball offers a good spinal stretch, while Tree Pose improves balance.

Wai Lana demonstrates poses that soothe the nerves and stretch and twist the spine.

Wai Lana explains how cleansing the sinuses with warm water and salt can result in fewer colds and sinus infections.

Wai Lana demonstrates an asana to strengthen the arms and stretch the whole body. Then a variety of poses work the abs and stretch the hamstrings.

Balancing on buttocks helps to stretch the hamstrings. Tiger Pose tones the buttocks. Sitting in an Imaginary Chair strengthens thigh muscles-fast!

The Cat Stretch teaches hip movement and gives a flexible spine. The Fish (and other asanas) strengthens the spine and opens the chest, allowing deeper breathing.

This breathing technique calms nerves and purifies and oxygenates the blood.

A series of forward and backbending asanas loosens, strengthens, and tones the spine. Roaring like a lion keeps the respiratory tract healthy.

Reverse Arrow restores energy and improves circulation. Rock and Roll tones the spine and gets those abs working.