By Suzanna Pillay

Kaur's post-natal problems led her to yoga, which she practised on her own for four to five years.

She liked yoga so much that she went to India for lessons so that she could conduct classes.

Today, the yoga instructor teaches both privately and also in community centres in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.

Yoga is excellent to get women back into shape after pregnancy because it alleviates anxiety and stress.

The exercises help to balance hormones, too.

"Yoga is a low impact exercise that can also help joint flexibility," she says.

Cindy adds that a lot of older women, who have more joint problems due to menopause, can benefit from the exercises.

Here, she shows us a range of yoga workout, from beginners to the more advanced exercises.

Please get the approval of your doctor before trying these exercises on your own.

Some of the exercises are advanced positions that may require assistance from a professional.

1.1 Stand, wrap your right leg around your left, wrap your left arm under your right, supporting your right elbow in the crook of your left elbow as pictured here. 1.2 Bend and hold the position. Repeat pose with other leg.

2.1 Sit in lotus position, interlock fingers behind your back, while keeping shoulders open. 2.2 Breath in and raise your hands and bring forehead to the floor. Hold for a few counts.

3.1 Sit in a lotus pose. With the help of your hands, slower lower your body towards the floor. 3.2 Ensure that your entire body is lying flat against the floor. Lower your forehead towards the floor as well. 3.3 When your entire body and forehead is resting on the floor, move your hands and hold behind your back in the position as pictured. Hold for a few seconds.

4.1 Stand with legs apart, hands interlocked and placed above head. 4.2 Breathe in, stretch hands up.

4.3 Breathe out, swing to the right and hold position. 4.4 Breathe in, stretch hands up as in 4.2, then breathe out and swing to the left and hold the position.

5.1 Lie on your stomach, bend knees with toes pointing towards your head. Grab hold of your ankles and rest forehead on the floor. 5.2 Breathe in, raise thighs and head from the floor. Keep hands clasped around your ankles so that you form a bow shape with your body. Hold for five seconds before returning to starting position. Breathe out and relax.

Cindy can be reached via email at cindykothari@yahoo.com.