A regular Yoga practice can add a new dimension of strength and balance to your workouts and your life. Like anything else, consistency is key in realizing the full benefits of the activity. Many of us feel we do not have time to add an hour long Yoga class into our already busy schedules. However, I would encourage anyone to do some schedule shifting and replace one normal workout session with a Yoga class each week. Most people find that dedicating just one hour a week to Yoga provides major benefits in overall health and wellbeing. You may be resistant to this idea because of concern that you would be missing out on a calorie burning, high-intensity "real workout." This outlook will usually change within the first 10 minutes of a well-rounded class as you realize the physical and mental challenges involved in Yoga.

If you simply can't make the time to dedicate to a class, or would like to incorporate Yoga more frequently into your training program, then try practicing these poses in the following sequence.

Forward Fold/Chair Flow

Downdog/Single Leg Plank Flow

Downdog/Warrior I

Downdog/Updog