10 minute yoga

I start every day with a 10-minute yoga routine. I want to show how to make the most of 10 minutes' yoga a day.

The first lesson is how to breathe properly. Over the next 10 weeks, we are going to give you simple exercises with breathing instructions. Take a moment to check how you are breathing. If you are taking shallow breaths, you are not relaxed.

Take deep ones through your nose, expanding your diaphragm and feeling your tummy rise. It is almost impossible to feel stressed if you breathe properly.

Our first exercise will relax your spine, your neck, help firm your bottom and your waist. Consult your doctor if pregnant, recovering from an operation or you have any medical concerns before beginning an exercise routine. Stop if you feel any pain.

Savasana/Corpse pose: Lie on your back, head in line with your spine, with your feet falling out to the sides. Hands to the side, palms facing up, relax. Concentrate on breathing through the nose deep into the chest and belly, then deepen the breath; this is called a yogic breath. Pavanmuktasana/Supine knee squeeze posture: From corpse, bring your legs together, inhale, bend knees and bring into chest, hold with your hands to the shins. On the next inhalation, bring the head to the knees. Hold for a breath, then, as you exhale, release head down. Supine twist :With the legs still at the chest, place the hands behind the neck, elbows to the side. Keeping both shoulders on the floor as you exhale, twist to one side, inhale return to centre, then repeat on the other side. Nikki Page is Ambassador at Large for the Variety Club's Children's Charity

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