There is nothing more wonderful than getting that body awake for a new day, perfect to start with a morning Flow of yoga. Refreshing and gentle, it feels vibrant and glowing-all breathwork, stretches, and consciousness that leave you refreshed and well-focused for the rest of the day.
There is nothing more wonderful than getting that body awake for a new day, perfect to start with a morning flow of yoga. Refreshing and gentle, it feels vibrant and glowing-all breathwork, stretches, and consciousness that leave you refreshed and well-focused for the rest of the day. It can keep your mood at a good level, limber up your limbs, and aid you in facing anything the day might bring. Whether you are a complete beginner, just looking for a little bit to add to your daily morning routine, or you want to learn one simple morning flow that will leave you refreshed and prepared for what the day has in store, this article will introduce you to one simple morning flow that will leave you refreshed and prepared to take on the day.
Why Morning Yoga?
This is the wake-up time when, by all means, your body feels like you should get up and move about and also when your thoughts are refreshing in your mind. So, at this time, this is the best time for you to go for that yoga flow. Here are just a few reasons why beginning the day with some sort of yoga flow can be downright transformative:
1. Energy Energizer:
Morning yoga makes the whole body come alive, kick up the flow of blood throughout your body, wake up your muscles, and release endorphin hormones, or “feel-good” hormones, that keep you moving during the day.
2. Clears the Mind:
Focusing the mind on the breath, associated with movement, yoga clears the fog over the mental plane and sharpens one’s concentration. The peaceful, alert mood created in yoga can be transferred into the remaining activities.
3. Increases flexibility:
Morning stretching will loosen up stiffness arising from a night’s slumber, thus providing full movement to prepare the body for the activities of the day.
4. Reduces Stress:
Mindfulness in the morning of gentle movements reduces stress and can help in starting to have that sense of calmness that can make someone more resilient about possible daily stressors.
Conclusion
Some things to be done beforehand can make some of the struggles in your morning yoga practice a little easier. You include the following:
- Devotion of a Comfortable Atmosphere: Procure an open unobstructed atmosphere, free from any obstacles that may hinder movement. Prepare a floor mat or soft comfortable ground cover that should not be moved .
- Wearing Comfortable Wearable: Wearing loose, stretched out clothes that are loose enough not to bound you.
Hydrate: Hydrate the body before you begin to wake up the system from a full night’s sleep.
Intention: Take a minute to set some intention for your practice. You might use “I want to feel energized” or “I will approach the day with positivity”.
This beginner friendly flow is so energizing for the body and cleans out your mind in just 20-30 minutes. You can modify all of these poses as needed and remember to breathe your way through the practice.
1. Child’s Pose (Balasana)
Begin your morning flow with waking up the spine delicately with this classic Child’s Pose and get your body involved through breathing as well.
How to do it:
Knelling on your mat by extending forward to touch big toes and letting the knees be of any width that is unspecific.
Then sit down on your heels, stretch forward with your arms, letting your head drop onto the mat.
- Breathe deeply. In this movement, when you can feel the stretch both in your back as well as your shoulders, hold the pose for 1 to 2 minutes.
Benefits:
It stretches the lower back and hips
It induces a state of relaxation and mental clarity
It helps to reduce strain in the back and neck
2. Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)
Cat-Cow Pose is an excellent warm-up for your spine and gets all the blood flowing through you.
How to do it: Get into a tabletop position with your hands and knees. Try and ensure your wrists are at shoulder level, and your knees are at the level of your hips. Inhale, curving your spine, so your tailbone tucks in and you drop your head and belly down toward the mat.
- Exhale. Curve your spine as you pull your belly toward the vertebra, bending your head to tuck inside of your chest.
- Repeat this flow for 1-2 minutes, moving to the rhythm of your breath.
Benefits:
- Relaxes the stiffness of the spine
- Relaxation of the back and neck
- Stimulation of abdominal organs; thus, good for digestion
3. Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Downward-Facing Dog is a full-body stretch, helpful in waking up muscles and breathing new life into the whole body.
How to do it:
Sit at tabletop position, curled toes with your hips going through and up toward the ceiling.
Press heels toward the ground while keeping your arms straight that are involved in your core.
Breathe deeply for 5-10 breaths.
Benefits:
Arms, shoulders, and legs will be strengthened
Stretch the hamstrings, calves, and spine
Improves circulation as well as energy flow
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Flowing sequence Sun Salutations, warming your body totally. One such sequence can cause you to boost your heartbeat, and you will feel you are working out much more.
How to do it:
- Standing at the top of your mat, with your body in Mountain Pose (Tadasana).
- Breathe in, lift your arms up and breathe out while you stretch forward into standing forward bend, commonly known as Uttanasana.
Inhale, lift your torso halfway up so that you straighten out your spine, and exhale as you go down again to plank when you step or jump. Drag your torso all the way forward down to a low push-up (Chaturanga). Inhale. Come up to upward-facing dog. Bring your torso all the way forward down to your heels as you exhale. Push back into Downward-Facing Dog. Step forward to a forward bend, and inhale so that you rise up to Mountain Pose.
- Repeat for 3-5 repetitions.
Benefits:
Promotes blood flow
Increases flexibility and power
Awakens coordination of breath with movement, putting one in a meditative state
5. Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)
Warrior II is one of the most beneficial strengthening asanas that improves concentration and stability while enhancing focus and balance.
How to do it:
Starting from a standing position, step one foot back and turn your back foot slightly outwards, while the front foot is onward.
Bend your front knee over your ankle, extend your arms out to your sides at shoulder height.
Your eyes gaze over your front hand and you hold for 5-10 deep breaths. Switch sides.
Benefits:
Strengthens legs and core
Improves balance and stability
Stretches open hips and chest
6. Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)
This asana stretches the spine and hamstrings and quietens the mind.
How to do it :
- Sit down and put legs straight in front of you
- Deep inhale, stretch reach for the toes or shins by folding forward. Exhaling, stretch the spine, shoulder blades, and the hamstrings
- Maintain this position 1-2 minutes with deep breathing
Benefits:
Stretch the spine, the shoulder blades, and the hamstrings
Relieves stress and anxiety
Digestive activity helps
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7. Corpse Pose (Savasana)
Corpse Pose is a great way to wind up your morning yoga practice and let both the body and mind soak in the energies of the practice.
How:
Lie on your back and extend your legs. Let your arms relax by your sides.
Close your eyes and take slow, deep breaths with the focus as the rising and falling of your abdomen.
Lie for 5-10 minutes, or as long as is comfortable for you.
Benefits:
Creates deep relaxation
Reduces stress and anxiety
Improves on carry-over of benefits from your practice
Tricks of the Trade: How to Do Your Morning Yoga Effectively
- Consistency is key: Do try to make morning yoga a daily affair.
- Attune to your body’s voice: Pay heed to how your body is feeling and modify your poses appropriately.
- Hydrate before and after: Drink lots of water before and after your practice.
- Append Meditation: End your session off with a few minutes of meditation to seal in clarity mentally.
Conclusion
Develop a morning flow for yourself. This is how you will invite energy and clarity to start your day. This will not only build up your body but also set a mindful note for the rest of the day, making you aware of navigating calmly and clearly with a focused mind. A very simple sequence yet sure to wake you up, stretch you out, and bring you energized, whether you’re a yoga newbie or a veteran yogi. Wake up to the morning, breathe in deeply into a better day, and Namaste!
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