Good morning, busy women! 馃尀 Are your mornings hectic? If so, taking just 6 minutes for a quick yoga session can set a positive tone for your entire day. This routine is designed to energize your body and calm your mind, perfect for those with a packed schedule.
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Child’s Pose
Start in Child鈥檚 Pose to gently stretch your lower back and hips. Bring your knees wide, big toes touching, and sink your hips back towards your heels. Stretch your arms forward and rest your forehead on the mat.
Cat-Cow Pose
Next, move into Cat-Cow to warm up your spine. Come onto your hands and knees, with your wrists directly under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Inhale, arch your back and lift your head for Cow Pose. Exhale, round your back and tuck your chin for Cat Pose. Continue this flow for a few breaths.
Downward-Facing Dog
Tuck your toes, lift your hips up and back, creating an inverted V shape with your body. Keep your knees slightly bent if needed, and focus on lengthening your spine.
Low Lunge
Step your right foot forward between your hands for a Low Lunge. Keep your left knee on the mat, and inhale to lift your arms up, opening your chest. This pose stretches your hips and groin.
Warrior II
Lift your back knee and rotate your back foot to a 90-degree angle. Open your hips and extend your arms out to the sides. Gaze over your front hand. Feel the strength and stability in this pose.
Triangle Pose
Straighten your front leg and reach forward with your right hand, lowering it to your shin or the floor. Extend your left arm up towards the sky, opening your chest.
Seated Forward Fold
Sit with your legs extended, and hinge at your hips to reach for your toes. Keep your back straight and relax into the stretch.
Starting your day with a quick yoga session can make a huge difference in how you feel throughout the day. Try this 6-minute routine and see the positive changes for yourself.
If you’d like to make this a regular morning habit, come practice LIVE with me Online in my Ten minute club, I’d LOVE to support you, it can make a huge difference to your day!
