Joanne Highland (RYT)Start your day with a mindful yoga practice and experience the transformative power of this ancient discipline. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a complete beginner, this simple routine can help you wake up your body, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being.
With just a few minutes a day, you can unlock the benefits of yoga and set the tone for a positive and productive day.
Why Morning Yoga
Yoga offers a multitude of benefits for both physical and mental well-being. By incorporating a morning yoga routine into your daily life, you can improve flexibility, strength, balance, and posture. Additionally, yoga can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while enhancing focus and concentration. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a complete beginner, there’s a yoga practice to suit your needs and fitness level (1, 2).
So, roll out your mat and discover the transformative power of yoga.
A Quick Yoga Morning Routine
1. Child’s Pose:
- Sit back on your heels, knees hip-width apart.
- Fold your torso forward, resting your forehead on the floor.
- Extend your arms out in front of you or along your sides.
- Hold for 5-10 deep breaths.
2. Downward-Facing Dog:
- Start on your hands and knees, wrists directly under shoulders, and knees under hips.
- Press your hands into the mat and lift your hips up and back, creating an inverted V-shape.
- Keep your head between your arms and gaze towards your feet.
- Hold for 5-10 deep breaths.
3. Lotus Pose:
- Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- Bend your knees and bring your feet towards your hips.
- Cross your legs, placing one foot on top of the other.
- Sit up straight and bring your hands together in front of your chest.
- Hold for 5-10 deep breaths.
4. Upward-Facing Dog:
- Lie on your stomach with your legs extended and arms by your sides.
- Press your hands into the floor, lifting your chest and thighs off the ground.
- Keep your hips pressed down and gaze straight ahead.
- Hold for 5-10 deep breaths.
5. Low Lunge:
- Step your right foot forward into a lunge, knee bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Extend your left leg behind you, resting on your shin or top of your foot.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Hold for 5-10 deep breaths, then switch legs.
Remember to listen to your body and modify the poses as needed. Enjoy your morning yoga practice!
