Happy morning! Yoga is a fantastic way to start your day in the morning. A 20-minute yoga session may stretch, energise, and sharpen your attention. You can practise the following easy morning yoga poses:
1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana): In this position, your arms should be by your sides and your shoulders should be relaxed. Take a few slow, deep breaths to centre yourself and become aware of your body.
2. Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar): As you take a breath in, raise your arms high. Then, as you exhale, fold forward and touch the earth. Return to the plank posture by bending your knees, performing a low push-up (Chaturanga), and lifting your chest into the Cobra or Upward-Facing Dog. When you're ready, lift your hips into the Downward-Facing Dog position, hold it for a few breaths, and then step or bounce your feet forward to return to the forward fold. As you stand up and raise your arms in the air, take a breath. Follow your breath as you go through this cycle a few times
3. Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I): Step your left foot back into a lunge while keeping your left leg straight and your right knee bent at a 90-degree angle. Put your hands together and extend your arms upwards. After holding for a few breaths, switch to the opposite side.
4. Tree Pose (Vrikshasana): Place the sole of your left foot on your right calf or thigh and shift your weight to your right foot. Bring your hands together at the base of your heart and find your equilibrium. After a few breaths of holding, switch sides.
5. Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana): Sit with your legs out in front of you while on the ground. Exhale and fold forward while reaching for your feet or ankles. Inhale and raise your arms overhead. Hold the stretch while letting your neck and head relax for a few breaths.
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet hip-width apart in the Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana). Lift your hips, press your feet into the ground, and entwine your fingers beneath you. After a few breaths, hold the position before lowering yourself back down
7. Corpse Pose (Savasana): Lie on your back with your palms facing up and your arms at your sides. Allow your body to completely relax while closing your eyes. Spend a few minutes in this position while concentrating on deep, rhythmic breathing.
Always pay attention to your body and adjust the poses as necessary. Following your practise, you can go about your day feeling more in control, motivated, and equipped to handle whatever comes your way. Enjoy your yoga practise this morning!