This 75 minute class is designed to wake up the muscles that make for easeful backbending poses. When the gluteus medius, minimus and hamstrings support an even arching of the spine, there is less stress and effort. You will get to enjoy more of the benefits of these valuable postures: stimulation of the nervous system, opening the lungs and correction of stooped posture.

This short video demonstrates how you can recover from all the walking you end up doing when you're a tourist wanting to get the most out of your travels. All it takes, and all in the spirit of being kind to your feet, is some gentle exercise and self-massage to release stiffness and aches. You might want to follow this five-minute routine with legs up the wall pose to enhance your recovery. As a friend says, it's better than a late-afternoon expresso for reviving and refreshing.