Standing
Intermediate

Standing Intermediate 30-Day Plan

A 30-day standing practice with a intermediate sequence and a short or extended version of each day.

  • 30 days
  • 9 min a day
  • Short or extended each day
  • No equipment

What changes in the extended version?

The extended version adds movements within the day’s sequence. It keeps the same practice day and preserves the original order of its short-version movements.

On day 1, the short version has 12 movements. The extended version has 17, adding Standing Waist Twist Left, Standing Waist Twist Right, Core Drive and other movements.

The first 7 days

Open a day to see every movement in its original order. Open a movement for its guide.

Daily session version

Short version: 9 min to 9 min per day, using 30 seconds of movement and 15 seconds of preparation per item.

Day 1Steady OpeningPhase 1 · 12 movements · 9 min
  1. Sunrise Flow

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  2. Cross Arm Hip Swing

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  3. Floating Cloud Hands

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  4. Pull the Bow Left

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  5. Pull the Bow Right

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  6. Easy Punch Flow

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  7. Standing Core Reach

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  8. Overhead Squat Drop

    Difficulty 5/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  9. Front Open Arms

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  10. Overhead Pull Down

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  11. Centered Ball Hold

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  12. Wide Stance Twist with Arm Swing

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
Day 2Arm ControlPhase 1 · 12 movements · 9 min
  1. Centered Cross Hands

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  2. Relaxed Arm Swing

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  3. Standing Fierce Punch

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  4. Arm Circles with Back Step

    Difficulty 4/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  5. Shoulder Reach Stand

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  6. Knee Lift Pull

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  7. Back Swing Step

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  8. Arm Swing Back Kick

    Difficulty 4/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  9. Side Step Pull Back

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  10. Overhead Twist Reach

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  11. Chest Opening

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  12. Wide Stance Twist with Arm Swing

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
Day 3Powered StepsPhase 1 · 12 movements · 9 min
  1. Arm Swings

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  2. March with Arm Swing

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  3. Grounding Squat Flow

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  4. One Leg Balance

    Difficulty 4/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  5. Heel Raise Flow

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  6. Side Lunge Shift

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  7. Half Squat with Back Arm Lift

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  8. Side Step Lift

    Difficulty 5/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  9. Chest Opening Reach

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  10. Side Reach Stretch

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  11. Energy Return Movement

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  12. Wide Stance Twist with Arm Swing

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
Day 4Core in FocusPhase 1 · 12 movements · 9 min
  1. Lower Back Wave

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  2. Prayer Lift with Breath

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  3. Wide Stance Hip Circles

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  4. Toe Touch Down

    Difficulty 4/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  5. Side Reach Overhead

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  6. Knee Lift Flow

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  7. Core Drive

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  8. Balance Leg Curl Tap

    Difficulty 4/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  9. Floating Cloud Hands

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  10. Standing Core Reach

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  11. Reach for Stars

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  12. Wide Stance Twist with Arm Swing

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
Day 5The Complete RoundPhase 1 · 12 movements · 9 min
  1. Gentle Head Rotations

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  2. Alternating Arm Raise

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  3. Oblique March

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  4. Standing Core Reach

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  5. High Knee Reach

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  6. Easy Punch Flow

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  7. Front Open Arms

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  8. Back Kick Pull

    Difficulty 5/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  9. Overhead Pull Down

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  10. Grounding Squat Flow

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  11. Forward Bend Stretch

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  12. Wide Stance Twist with Arm Swing

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
Day 6Midway RestPhase 1 · 12 movements · 9 min
  1. Wrist Circle

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  2. Forward Push Flow

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  3. Sky Lift Posture

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  4. March with Arms Out

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  5. Lift the Heels 8 Times

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  6. Upright Arm Lift

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  7. Shoulder Roll

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  8. Side to Side Sway

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  9. Owl Neck Turn

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  10. Centered Ball Hold

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  11. Grounded Closing Stand

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  12. Wide Stance Twist with Arm Swing

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
Day 7Flowing ForwardPhase 2 · 12 movements · 9 min
  1. Blend Circles

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  2. Walking Arm Swing

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  3. One Leg Balance

    Difficulty 4/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  4. Walk And Kick

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  5. Overhead Twist Reach

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  6. Heel Raise Flow

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  7. Overhead Cross Step

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  8. Front Kick Low Clap

    Difficulty 5/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  9. Side Step Pull Back

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  10. Back Step Pull

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  11. Full Body Tapping Relaxation

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  12. Wide Stance Twist with Arm Swing

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec

Extended version: 12 min 45 sec to 13 min 30 sec per day, using 30 seconds of movement and 15 seconds of preparation per item.

Day 1Steady OpeningPhase 1 · 17 movements · 12 min 45 sec
  1. Sunrise Flow

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  2. Cross Arm Hip Swing

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  3. Floating Cloud Hands

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  4. Pull the Bow Left

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  5. Pull the Bow Right

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  6. Easy Punch Flow

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  7. Standing Waist Twist Left

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  8. Standing Waist Twist Right

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  9. Core Drive

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  10. One Leg Balance

    Difficulty 4/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  11. Grounded Twist Flow

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  12. Standing Core Reach

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  13. Overhead Squat Drop

    Difficulty 5/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  14. Front Open Arms

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  15. Overhead Pull Down

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  16. Centered Ball Hold

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  17. Wide Stance Twist with Arm Swing

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
Day 2Arm ControlPhase 1 · 17 movements · 12 min 45 sec
  1. Centered Cross Hands

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  2. Relaxed Arm Swing

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  3. Standing Fierce Punch

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  4. Arm Circles with Back Step

    Difficulty 4/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  5. Shoulder Reach Stand

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  6. Knee Lift Pull

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  7. Split Stance Arm Flow - Right

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  8. Split Stance Arm Flow - Left

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  9. Pull To Hips

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  10. Cross Swing Step

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  11. Overhead Cross Step

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  12. Back Swing Step

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  13. Arm Swing Back Kick

    Difficulty 4/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  14. Side Step Pull Back

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  15. Overhead Twist Reach

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  16. Chest Opening

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  17. Wide Stance Twist with Arm Swing

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
Day 3Powered StepsPhase 1 · 17 movements · 12 min 45 sec
  1. Arm Swings

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  2. March with Arm Swing

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  3. Grounding Squat Flow

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  4. One Leg Balance

    Difficulty 4/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  5. Heel Raise Flow

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  6. Side Lunge Shift

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  7. Back Step Pull

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  8. Fist Side Step

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  9. Wide Step Open

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  10. Wide Step Open Another Side

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  11. Arm Lift Side Step

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  12. Half Squat with Back Arm Lift

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  13. Side Step Lift

    Difficulty 5/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  14. Chest Opening Reach

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  15. Side Reach Stretch

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  16. Energy Return Movement

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  17. Wide Stance Twist with Arm Swing

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
Day 4Core in FocusPhase 1 · 17 movements · 12 min 45 sec
  1. Lower Back Wave

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  2. Prayer Lift with Breath

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  3. Wide Stance Hip Circles

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  4. Toe Touch Down

    Difficulty 4/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  5. Side Reach Overhead

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  6. Knee Lift Flow

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  7. Alternating Shoulder Twists

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  8. Chest Open Fist

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  9. Back Body Extend

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  10. Calf Raise with Soft Punches

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  11. Side Reach Stretch

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  12. Core Drive

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  13. Balance Leg Curl Tap

    Difficulty 4/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  14. Floating Cloud Hands

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  15. Standing Core Reach

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  16. Reach for Stars

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  17. Wide Stance Twist with Arm Swing

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
Day 5The Complete RoundPhase 1 · 17 movements · 12 min 45 sec
  1. Gentle Head Rotations

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  2. Alternating Arm Raise

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  3. Oblique March

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  4. Standing Core Reach

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  5. High Knee Reach

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  6. Easy Punch Flow

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  7. Toe Lift Reach

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  8. Toe Lift Reach Another Side

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  9. Pull the Bow Left

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  10. Pull the Bow Right

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  11. Grounded Twist Flow

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  12. Front Open Arms

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  13. Back Kick Pull

    Difficulty 5/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  14. Overhead Pull Down

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  15. Grounding Squat Flow

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  16. Forward Bend Stretch

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  17. Wide Stance Twist with Arm Swing

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
Day 6Midway RestPhase 1 · 17 movements · 12 min 45 sec
  1. Wrist Circle

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  2. Forward Push Flow

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  3. Sky Lift Posture

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  4. March with Arms Out

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  5. Lift the Heels 8 Times

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  6. Upright Arm Lift

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  7. Standing Waist Twist Left

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  8. Standing Waist Twist Right

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  9. Standing Fierce Punch

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  10. One Leg Balance

    Difficulty 4/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  11. Pull To Hips

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  12. Shoulder Roll

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  13. Side to Side Sway

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  14. Owl Neck Turn

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  15. Centered Ball Hold

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  16. Grounded Closing Stand

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  17. Wide Stance Twist with Arm Swing

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
Day 7Flowing ForwardPhase 2 · 17 movements · 12 min 45 sec
  1. Blend Circles

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  2. Walking Arm Swing

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  3. One Leg Balance

    Difficulty 4/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  4. Walk And Kick

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  5. Overhead Twist Reach

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  6. Heel Raise Flow

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  7. Split Stance Arm Flow - Right

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  8. Split Stance Arm Flow - Left

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  9. Side Lunge Shift

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  10. Chest Opening Reach

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  11. Cross Swing Step

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  12. Overhead Cross Step

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  13. Front Kick Low Clap

    Difficulty 5/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  14. Side Step Pull Back

    Difficulty 2/5Clarity 4/530 sec
  15. Back Step Pull

    Difficulty 3/5Clarity 3/530 sec
  16. Full Body Tapping Relaxation

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec
  17. Wide Stance Twist with Arm Swing

    Difficulty 1/5Clarity 5/530 sec

Days 8–30 are in the app

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