The 007 James Bond Yoga Workout

Numb pain

Easy pose (sukahsana)

How - Sit crossed-legged with feet under opposite thighs and count 12 breaths over 60 secs. Try not to ‘attach’ to anything going on around you.

Why - Directed meditation was more effective than morphine, massively boosting your pain tolerance.

Enhance your concentration

The eagle (garudasana)

How - Twist your right leg around your left and your forearms round each other. Squat for 30 secs on each leg.

Why - Balancing requires concentration. It boosts activity in your prefrontal cortex, the brain area used for paying attention.

Build immediate arm strength

The crocodile (chaturanga dandasana)

How - Lie face down. Tuck your toes under and place your hands under your shoulders. Push up until your arms are bent at 90 degrees. Hold for 60 secs.

Why - This move works your triceps constantly, whereas press-ups allow rest at the top. Power up with your arms, and thrust with your feet to ‘jump’ forward.

Sculpt perfect abs

The boat (paripurna navasana)

How - From sitting, bend your knees and lift your feet. Extend your arms, focusing on lifting your collar bones and chest. Hold for 60 secs.

Why - This move requires holding a strong position for a whole minute. Because you’re balancing too, your muscles have to work harder as stabilisers. Straighten your legs while holding the Boat. This works two huge muscle groups crossing into your lower abs as well.

Halt hair loss

Inverted pose (vipareeta karani)

How - Lie on your back, raise your legs until your entire trunk is at 45 degrees. Support your body with both hands. Hold for 1 min.

Why - The blood circulation to your hair follicles is significantly increased in this position, which will help to prevent hair loss. This posture also increases your spine’s elasticity and improves lung capacity.