Quick Yoga Routine to Burn Calories & Build Strength

For those who think yoga are a bunch of lengthy, gentle stretches that does nothing for cardiovascular or strength fitness -- check out this fast-yet-effective sequence by Tara Stiles for Master the Shift - with a series of postures that'll burn calories, build core & lower body strength and of course, a great tension-relieving stretch.

And being a 5 to 10 minute routine that requires almost no equipment (I think even the mat's optional if you have a clean & non-slippery floor,) it's a great way to squeeze in some activity during a short break or to warm up before or cool down after a more vigorous workout.