When leading a workout session, you use the imperative form to give instructions. The imperative is the base form of the verb, often formed by dropping the infinitive's final -a.
| Close your eyes and breathe in. | Blunda och andas in. |
Commands with Reflexive Verbs
Reflexive verbs describe actions you perform on yourself and always require a reflexive pronoun. To give a direct command to a single person, use the imperative verb followed immediately by the pronoun dig (yourself).
| Sit down on the mat and breathe in! | Sätt dig på mattan och andas in! |
| Lie down on your back and breathe out. | Lägg dig på ryggen och andas ut. |
Moving and Stretching
Many verbs related to moving your body are reflexive in Swedish. Notice that in negative commands, inte comes after the reflexive pronoun.
| Turn towards the mirror. | Vänd dig mot spegeln. |
| Do not stand up too fast! | Res dig inte för fort! |
| Stretch and look up. | Sträck på dig och titta upp. |
Step-by-Step Instructions
You can easily combine reflexive commands with regular imperatives or references to body parts—like the hip (höften) or heel (hälen)—to guide a full routine.
| Stand up and turn towards the door. | Res dig och vänd dig mot dörren. |
| Touch your heel with your hand and lift your hip. | Rör vid hälen med handen och lyft höften. |
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