Frankly, the best time to work out is the time you’llcommit toconsistently.
And yet, there’s no denying there are definite benefits to exercising first thing in the morning.
But look, I get it.
You’ll notice the change in your mind and body after just one morning yoga session."
Mornings have never felt so good.
From a kneeling position, bring your toes together and you knees apart.
Start to melt your chest down between your thighs, lowering your forehead to the floor.
Extend your arms forward.
Stay here for five to 10 breaths, or however long feels good to you.
Drop your belly down toward the floor.
This is cow pose.
Repeat on each inhale and exhale three to five times.
Stretch your heels toward the floor to lengthen your hamstrings.
It’s okay if your heels don’t actually touch the floor.
Take three to five breaths here.
Your neck and head should be relaxed, your knees bent.
Think of drawing your belly to your thighs to feel a great opening through your lower back.
In fact, it can be a complete practice in itself.
Half sun salutation can set a meditative tone for the rest of your practice, or your day."
Inhale as you reach your arms overhead.
Straighten your arms overhead with your palms facing each other.
Remember to bend your knees or place your hands on blocks if your legs are tight.
Fold forward again to a forward fold as you exhale.
As you exhale, bring your hands to a prayer position in front of your heart.
Repeat this entire series three to five times, focusing on moving with your breath.
Hold your hands together in a prayer position over your chest.
If you feel well-balanced, you’ve got the option to extend your arms over your head.
have a go at hold this pose for a few breathes before switching to the opposite leg.
Bridge Pose, Setu Bandhasana
Your standing poses are officially finished.
To enter bridge pose, lie flat on your back with your arms at your sides, palms down.
Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor.
Keep your feet hip-width apart, parallel to each other, and as close to your buttocks as possible.
Simultaneously, press your upper arms and feet into the floor as you lift your hips toward the ceiling.
make a run at distribute your weight evenly through the inside and outside of your feet.
According to Davis, the bridge pose “stretches the chest, neck, spine, and hips.
It’s also a great strengthening exercise for the back, buttocks, and hamstrings.”
Hold the position for three to five breathes.
As your knees and hips twist, keep both shoulders squared and rooted to the floor.
This is a great pose to stretch the back muscles and spine.
Corpse Pose, Savasana
Who doesn’t love a workout that ends with complete relaxation?
Breathe deeply, your eyes closed, for as long as you’d like.
