Here are some sites that I found that are pretty good in giving you ideas as to how you can practice at home. As always, listen to your body when following these instructions and don't do anything that causes pain or discomfort. Also, do savasana after your practice...sometimes it can BE your practice.;-) Namaste. Debbie
This site is a video that explains the benefits of yoga. It's really neat because they showcase Unity Woods Yoga Center in Bethesda ~ a well-known center throughout the world and fitness experts from the area:
The Daily Apple at Retirement Living TV – Flexibility and Balance Through Yoga
Another video that shows a balancing pose:
About.com: Yoga – Improved Balance Exercise with Leslie Nesbitt
Yoga Journal – Sequence Builder
Fitness Magazine – Try It Now: Yoga
Fitness Magazine – 6 Stretches for a Lean, Limber Body
Fitness Magazine – 8-Minute Workout: Yoga for Better Sleep
About.com: Yoga – Yoga Sequences
Neck Release:
Sit on the edge of a chair seat and look to the right and left noting where your nose is pointing with each turn. Lift your right arm up to shoulder height and hold just below the elbow with your left hand. Draw it across your chest, look to the right, and begin to push the arm against the hand and the hand against the arm. Hold for 3-5 breaths then look back to center, releae the arm down and look to the right to note the improvement in the range of motion in your neck.