5 Yoga Poses To Do Every Morning To Start Your Day The Right Way

Yoga is a great exercise for stretching the body and calming the mind. Starting your day with a few yoga poses can set you off on the right path so you're more productive and peaceful throughout the day. Here are 5 yoga poses that even beginners can do at the beginning of the day to get started off on the right foot.

1. Pelvic Tilts

This pose works out the lower abs, thighs, and buttocks. To start, lie flat on your back with your knees slightly bent. Lift your pelvis up off the floor and hold for 2 breaths, then slowly lower your pelvis back down. Repeat 25 times.

2. Cat-Cow

Get on all fours with your hands shoulder-width apart. Start with a flat back and then slowly arch your back, like a surprised cat. Once you feel a stretch in your lower back, slowly lower your back back down until it's flat, like a cow. Repeat 15 times.

3. Warrior

Stand in a lunge position with your feet firmly planted on the ground. Raise your arms up towards the sky until you bring your hands together, in a praying motion. Hold that pose for 5 breaths and release your arms down to your sides. Switch legs and repeat the pose.

4. Tree Pose

Balance on one leg and bend the other leg up towards your knee on a sideways slant until your foot is resting on your inner thigh. As you bring your foot to your thigh, pull your hands inward in a praying pose in front of your chest. Hold this pose for 5 breaths and release. Repeat the pose on the opposite leg.

5. Child's Pose

Finish off your yoga stretch with this relaxing pose. Get on the ground with your legs tucked underneath your body and fold the upper half of your body towards the ground. You can either wrap your arms around your body or hold them at your sides. Let your head fall towards the ground and hold this pose for 5 breaths.

Yoga Essentials You'll Need:

Yoga doesn't require many tools, but you should have a comfortable pair of leggings, a tank top or t-shirt, and a yoga mat. You might also want to have a fitness tracker and water bottle. You'll find many of these yoga items on our website.