Sure, yoga is calming, but it will also give you strong, lean, and amazingly toned muscles. Here's a 16-minute yoga sequence designed to target the entire body, and if you commit to it three times a week, you'll notice a difference in how your muscles look and feel. This is a great yoga sequence for beginners with modifications included to tailor this workout to your ability level. And if you want to make this workout longer, start with a few Sun Salutation B's. After completing this sequence on the right side, be sure to repeat it on the left side.
To modify: Rest one or both knees on the floor.
To modify: Rest one or both knees on the floor.
To modify: Skip the bind and raise your upper arm straight in the air, or rest it on the hip.
To modify: Rest the back knee on the floor or rest the hands on two blocks.
To modify: If you find it difficult to balance, rest the top foot on the ground in front of you. If this hurts your wrist, rest your forearm on the floor instead.
To modify: Rest one or both knees on the floor.
To modify: If this is too hard, hold with bent knees.
To modify: Walk the feet in and do this pose with bent knees.