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Quick Morning Yoga Stretches That Will Energize You
Here is a list of yoga poses that you can do in the morning. These asanas will provide you with full energy.
When the first rays of sun slowly trickle into your bedroom through the heavy curtains, and you are yet to grab your mobile to check for messages, find a moment for yourself and get on to the mat. Kicking off the day in the right way is vital for you to chase your never ending to-do-list of the day. And, the best exercise that can be recommended is yoga.
The best way to beat a stressful day is to start off with a relaxed state of mind. Yoga will help you do just that. The already high levels of cortisol present in the body during mornings will come down. Those moments of peace can make you aware of your thoughts, clear up your mind and make you a calm and grounded person.
Yoga
has
the
power
to
stimulate
and
rejuvenate.
If
you
get
off
the
bed
tired,
it
will
help
you
to
feel
alive
and
awaken
the
body's
systems.
The
backbends
and
twists
are
practices
to
build
energy.
Just
as
we
tend
to
stretch
after
a
period
of
rest,
yoga
can
do
wonders
after
long
hours
of
sleep.
It
can
eliminate
aches
of
joints
and
muscles
and
ward
off
stiffness
that
are
caused
by
hours
of
non-movement.
The mood lift is the best part of it all. Just as a bout of fresh air can lift our spirits, so can yoga postures. With blood circulation getting a boost with these body movements, there is a gush of energy and the white blood cells also get into active mode.
The exercise can increase our productivity and heighten our alertness. Focussing becomes easier. The body's metabolism gets a lift and the digestive system gets far more efficient. If you have a desk job for the rest of the day, the exercise can be a perfect start.
It's
also
about
the
"me-time"
-
you
give
yourself
some
time
before
you
plunge
into
the
noisy
world.
They
can
be
accommodated
in
your
daily
routine
easily
without
you
getting
worried
of
the
time
factor.
Here
are
some
quick
yoga
postures
that
can
help
you
before
you
plunge
into
the
chaos
of
the
day.
Marjariasana:
Step
by
step:
Step
1:
Come
on
the
fours
to
form
a
table-like
figure.
Your
back
should
be
the
table
top
and
hands
and
feet
form
the
legs
of
the
table.
Look
straight.
Step 2: Inhale. Raise your chin and tilt the head backwards. Compress the buttocks.
Step 3: Hold the cat pose while taking deep breaths.
Step 4: When you exhale, do the opposites. Drop your chin, arch your back up and relax your buttocks. This is the cow pose.
Step 5: Return to the table form after a few seconds.
Step 6: Repeat 5-6 times.
Benefits:
The
cat
stretch
pose,
as
it
is
called,
will
loosen
the
tightness
of
your
body.
It
relieves
the
tension
in
the
neck
and
spine
created
by
your
sleeping
posture.
The
warm
up
can
improve
blood
circulation,
relax
the
mind
and
improve
digestion.
Nothing
can
be
better
for
a
morning
warm
up.
Adho Mukha Svanasana
Step
by
step:
Step
1:
Come
on
fours
to
form
a
table.
Your
back
becomes
the
table
top.
The
hands
and
feet
resemble
the
legs
of
the
table.
Step 2: When you breathe out, straighten knees and elbow to form a V shape. Hands and feet are apart and parallel to each other.
Step 3: Take long breaths. Look towards navel. Press your hands into the ground. Widen through the shoulder blades.
Step 4: Remain in the posture for 60 seconds.
Step 5: Exhale. Bend knees to return to the table posture.
Benefits:
The
posture
replicates
a
dog
bending
forward
and
thus
receives
its
name.
It
can
energise
and
rejuvenate
a
person.
It
helps
tone
muscles
and
strengthen
hands
and
feet.
It
has
the
ability
to
soothe
a
person's
mind
and
increase
the
blood
circulation
to
brain
cells.
Balasana:
Step
by
step:
Step
1:
Sit
on
your
heels.
Step 2: Bend forward and lower your forehead to the ground.
Step 3: Keep the hands on the floor alongside your body, palms facing up.
Step 4: Press your chest on the thighs.
Step 5: Return to original posture uncurling slowly.
Benefits:
The
pose,
that
literally
translates
to
child
pose,
is
deeply
relaxing
for
the
back.
It
lengthens
and
stretches
the
spine.
It
can
calm
down
the
nervous
system
and
encourages
steady
breathing.
Trikonasana:
Step
by
step:
Step
1:
Stand
erect.
Keep
your
legs
apart.
The
distance
between
them
can
be
3-4
feet.
Step 2: Turn your right foot outwards (around 90 degrees) and left foot around 15 degrees. Weight of the body should be equally balanced on both the feet.
Step 3: Inhale and exhale. While exhaling, bring your right hand towards the floor and leave the left hand in the air. Both the arms should be in a straight line.
Step 4: Rest your right hand on the ankle or floor, whichever is comfortable. Turn your head to the left and gaze at the left palm.
Step 5: Stretch maximum. Your body should be bent sideways, not forward or backward. Keep breathing deeply.
Step 6: To return to the position, inhale and come up. Bring your arms to the side and straighten your feet.
Step 7: Repeat it with the other side.
Benefits:
Just
as
the
name
suggests,
triangle
is
the
shape
that
your
body
takes
during
the
posture.
It
can
strengthen
legs
and
knees,
and
is
recommended
for
backache
and
anxiety.
It
provides
stamina
and
balance
and
can
help
you
as
you
chase
the
day.
Seated Twist:
Step
by
step:
Step
1:
Sit
with
your
legs
stretched
in
front
of
you.
Keep
the
spine
erect
and
feet
together.
Step 2: Bend the left leg and place its heal beside the right hip.
Step 3: Take the right leg over the left knee.
Step 4: Place the left hand on the right knee and the right hand behind you.
Step 5: Look over the right shoulder by twisting the waist, shoulders and neck.
Step 6: Breathe deeply.
Step 7: While breathing out, release the right hand, waist, chest and neck, in that order. Sit straight and relax.
Step 8: Repeat on the other side.
Benefits:
Ardha
Matsyendrasana
can
open
up
the
chest
and
improve
the
capacity
of
the
lungs.
It
increases
the
elasticity
of
the
spine
and
improves
the
blood
flow
to
vital
organs.
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