Starting the morning with ayogaroutine can set a positive tone for the rest of your day.
Here’s the #1 morning yoga workout I recommend to get into better shape.
Incorporating this morning yoga workout into your daily schedule can significantly enhance your physical and mental well-being.
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Remember to listen to your body, breathe deeply, and enjoy the transformative benefits of your yoga practice.
Keep reading to learn all about my #1 morning yoga workout to get into better shape.
Inhale, raise your arms overhead, and arch back slightly (extended mountain pose).
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Exhale, bend forward from the hips, keeping your spine long (forward fold).
Inhale, lift your torso halfway, lengthening your spine (halfway lift).
Exhale, plant your hands on the floor, and step or jump back into a plank position.
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Lower down with control into chaturanga dandasana (four-limbed staff pose).
Inhale, press into your hands, and lift your chest into upward-facing dog or cobra pose.
Exhale, and lift your hips into downward-facing dog.
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Hold downward-facing dog for a few breaths, then step or jump forward to the top of your mat.
Inhale, lift halfway, and exhale into a fold forward.
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A. Warrior I
Begin in mountain pose.
Step your left foot back, keeping it at a 45-degree angle.
Bend your right knee, stacking it over your ankle, and square your hips forward.
Inhale, raise your arms overhead, palms facing each other.
Gaze up toward your hands, keeping your shoulders relaxed.
Hold for five breaths, then switch sides.
Complete three sets of Warrior I on each side.
Extend your arms parallel to the floor, reaching actively through your fingertips.
Gaze over your front middle finger.
Sink into your front knee, keeping it stacked over your ankle.
Engage your core, and lengthen through your spine.
Hold for five breaths, then switch sides.
Complete three sets of Warrior II on each side.
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Lean back slightly, and lift your feet off the ground, balancing on your sit bones.
Extend your arms forward, parallel to the floor.
Straighten your legs to a 45-degree angle if possible, forming a “V” shape with your body.
Keep your chest lifted and your spine straight.
Hold for five breaths, then release and repeat for three sets.
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Begin in a pushup position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your wrists directly under your shoulders.
Engage your core and straighten your legs, balancing on your toes.
Hold for 30 seconds to one minute, breathing deeply.
Complete three sets of planks, gradually increasing the duration as you build strength.
