This section gives examples of activities that can be conducted individually, or in a small group on the ward. These may be useful if you might be interested in some structured physical activity but may want to be flexible in the duration and type of physical activity they do.

This 5-minute yoga sequence is a great option for some low intensity activity that can be done anywhere. It is good to focus on breathing throughout this sequence as this can help with relaxation and maintaining posture.

1. Child’s pose: Deepen the breath. Keep your hands far forward and elbows off the ground, stretching
the upper body

2. Cat-Cow stretch: Inhale – drop the belly, cow pose. Exhale – round the spine, cat pose. Repeat 5-8 times

3. Thread the needle: Stay for 3-5 breaths on each side

4. Downward facing dog: Bend knees one by one, stretching out the back of the legs

5. Ragdoll: Hug elbows, knees can be bent, release neck and spine. Rock side to side.

6. Seated spinal twist: Stay for 3-5 breaths on each side

Want to do more yoga?

Take a look at this beginner friendly 20-minute yoga session