One of my promises to myself this year was to incorporate yoga into my life. I have found a fantastic yoga teacher that I practice with once a week, and I have fallen in love with this incredible way of working out. I have since been trying to integrate yoga into my daily schedule, and I have found a 10 minute yoga flow in the morning sets me up for the day. I have seen so many benefits from practicing yoga in the mornings and with my teacher. Yoga starts by connecting us to our breath; when we breathe fully, we allow space for the universal energy to enter through us, which oxygenates every one of our cells. We begin to feel alive and happy – and this signals a chain reaction. When we move in a way that opens us up and releases negative energy, we can let go of the self-doubt that we cling to for false security. We tap into our internal strength and build confidence through balance and movement.
There are certain yoga postures that specifically help to open up the heart centre as well as help to strengthen muscles, promote better sleep, reduce anxiety and improve energy levels. I love to incorporate the six below poses into my morning flow, why not give them a try? Remember to practice breathing deeply in each pose, connecting your inhale and exhale with each movement.
Standing Mountain Pose
Forward Bend
Plank
Upward Facing Dog
Downward-facing dog
Plow Pose
I hope this encourages you to try yoga, whether it is my six poses, a yoga session on YouTube or even a yoga class, there are so many benefits that I would love you to experience.
Olivia x