It’s a warmup from the comfort of the bed to the hustle and bustle of each day. The stretching from this routine prepares your body for the coming day. When you do yoga in the morning, you unlock special benefits to this exercise routine. No matter your age or abilities, regular yoga can improve everyone’s wellbeing. Yoga is a safe and easy exercise that anyone can do. Practicing first thing in the morning means there is a good chance you will practice every day. There are many benefits to yoga, but they come with regular practice and routine. You can finish with mediation or complete your yoga routine by laying down on your mat in savasana. Relax your forehead, your shoulders, and your mind. See your breath come in and out of both nostrils. Now release your right hand to your thigh or knee, and watch your breathing. Repeat this at least three times, alternating between sides as you breathe in and out. Breathe back in through the right, exhale left, and so on. Let go of the right side but block the left as you exhale out the right side. Then, block both nostrils as you keep your breath inside. Block the right nostril as you breathe in through the left. Place your thumb on your right nostril flare, and your ring finger to your left nostril. First, you will do alternate side nostril breath, or nadi shodhana, and then watch your regular breath.įor alternate side nostril breath, or nadi shodhana, take the peace fingers of your right hand and fold them in towards your thumb pad. Whether it’s cross-legged on the ground, on a pillow, stool or chair, it is your choice. This is a chance to focus on your breathing, feel the harmony within your body, and connect to a deeper sense of wisdom and stability within you.

Meditation is very beneficial to your health. Breathing Practice and Meditation to Feel CalmĮnd your yoga routine with a few minutes of meditation. Rest your arms alongside you or reach them forward.Ħ. Sit back onto your feet and fold your upper body onto your thighs. Child’s Pose to Counter Your Backbend in Your Yoga RoutineĬounter the stretching of the previous pose with Child’s Pose. If you’re feeling flexible, move your hands down to hold your heels or ankles which deepens the backbend. Place your hands on the back of your pelvis, elbows and upper arms moving towards each other.īegin to lean back, lifting your chest and chin, creating a backbend in your upper torso. If you’d like, place a blanket under your knees or double your mat over to make this more comfortable. Kneel down in the middle of your mat to stand on your knees. Camel Pose to Open the Chest and Shoulders Now you’ll return to Step 1 and begin with the Left foot stepping back, repeating steps two and three before you return to the front of your mat. Spring back into plank pose, and exhale to Downward Facing Dog. This will stretch the plantar fascia of your feet.

Instead of going directly into Downward Facing Dog, press back up into supported plank pose (knees down) and send your seat towards your heels, keeping the toes curled under. Point your toes and lift your shoulders, neck, and head off of the mat, hands at chest height, you’re in Cobra Pose! Now you’ll step back into plank pose, drop your knees, and bend your elbows to lower your torso halfway to your mat. Build Transitions Into Every Yoga Routine Turn your head slowly towards your upper hand. Keep your right hand where it is, and take your left arm up towards the ceiling. Hold a low lunge before dropping your right knee to the mat. Lunges and Twists for Gut HealthĪs you exhale, plant your hands and step your right foot back. Lift your gaze and chest, and as you exhale, fold forward over your legs to feel a stretch in your hamstrings and an opening across your chest and shoulders. Lift arms back up, lower both behind you and interlace your fingers. Lift both arms back up, and side lean to the other direction.

Slowly reach up with both arms, on an exhale, side lean to one side lowering that arm. Start your morning yoga routine with some light stretching. The comfort of your bed is still in your joints.

Morning yoga sequence