Have you been avoiding yoga because you thought you were too inflexible or out of shape? Have you been afraid that yoga would aggravate your chronic aches and pain? Rest assured, this gentle yoga practice will help, not hurt.

Anusara Yoga teacher Desirée Rumbaugh has shown thousands of students around the world the therapeutic benefits of yoga. Absolute beginners and continuing yoga students alike will benefit from these simple yet effective exercises. She addresses neck pain, tight shoulders, wrist strength, back pain, core strength, aching feet, and more. Literally, you’ll get relief from your head to your toes, with stretching, strengthening, and massaging that will leave you feeling refreshed and restored. Desirée explains exactly how to do the poses for maximum benefit. With the help of fellow Anusara teacher Andrew Rivin, she also shows you modifications to make them easier or more challenging.

Bonus: The Pose for Instant Calm