15 minutes of breath observation on back. Missing. Instructions for getting into the posture.

Fold a pranayama blanket: Take a half-folded yoga blanket and, starting at the long end, accordion fold 3 or 4 times, making each successive layer a bit thinner than the previous layer. It will look like a long flat pyramid.

Begin lying on a pranayama blanket

Sit with your hips on the mat in front of the bolster. Slowly recline back. Support your head with a folded blanket if necessary.

Relax and surrender -- and breathe!