8. Lotus pose

Number of posts online: 355,721

Difficulty: advanced

When to do it: at the end of a practice or workout.

Beginner tip: it looks really simple but if you’ve got tight hips, you’re going to find it hard. In fact, the Lululemon experts say that they recommend having practised yoga for a few years before giving lotus a go, so as to avoid any discomfort in the knee or overly troubling the hips. Be prepared to modify it by resting the feet further towards the knees or lifting one foot at a time.

9. Side plank

Number of posts online: 289,010

Difficulty: intermediate

When to do it: anytime of day.

Common mistake: this is the same move that many of us know (and maybe dread) in strength training. One of the biggest challenges tends to be keeping that bottom hip lifted rather than collapsed, so you need to really concentrate on lifting and pushing that side of the body towards the sky. If it gets too much, go onto your forearm rather than hand, or separate the feet so that you feel more stable on two feet rather than one.

10. Bow pose

Number of posts online: 286,299

Difficulty: intermediate

When to do it: in the morning.

Common mistake: “People tend to bend their elbows when they should be thinking about straightening the arms and activating the legs,” say the experts.

Yoga for beginners: the best time of day to do the 10 most common yoga poses, according to Lululemon experts