10-Minute Yoga for Morning Energy
Start your day with intention. This 10-minute morning flow builds heat progressively, wakes up the spine, and leaves you feeling focused and ready to move through whatever the day holds.
Duration
10 minutes
Poses
9 poses
Goal
Morning Energy
The Flow
Marjaryasana–Bitilasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Begin on all fours, wrists below shoulders, knees below hips.
gently warms and mobilises the entire spineAnjaneyasana
1 min(8 breaths)
From Mountain Pose, step your right foot back into a long lunge position.
stretches the hip flexors and groin of the back legMalasana
1 min(8 breaths)
Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width, toes angled out.
opens the hips and groinUtkatasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Stand in Mountain Pose with feet together or hip-width apart.
strengthens the thighs, calves, spine, and anklesPhalakasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Begin in Downward Dog, then shift forward so wrists are below shoulders.
strengthens the entire core, including deep stabilisersSalabhasana
1 min(8-10 breaths)
Lie face down with arms alongside your torso, palms facing up.
strengthens the muscles of the spine, glutes, and backs of the arms and legs
Vrksasana
1-2 min(10-15 breaths)
Stand in Mountain Pose with feet together.
improves balance and proprioception
Balasana
1-2 min(10-15 breaths)
Kneel on your mat and bring your big toes to touch behind you.
gently stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles
Savasana
3 min
Allow every muscle to soften completely. This is where the practice integrates.
promotes full recoveryQuick Reference
All 9 poses in this sequence, in order.
- 1Cat–Cow1 min
- 2Crescent Lunge1 min
- 3Garland Pose1 min
- 4Chair Pose1 min
- 5Plank Pose1 min
- 6Locust Pose1 min
- 7Tree Pose1-2 min
- 8Child's Pose1-2 min
- 9Corpse Pose3 min
Poses Used in This Sequence
