1. You’ll Focus Better on Your Day Ahead
You can start your awakening process by clearing your mind through a short meditation. You’ll be ready to concentrate on a couple of simple one-leg balances (e.g. standing tall hugging one knee up to your chest, or a standard Tree pose), and you’ll be forced to keep your focus.
This will forcefully wake you up, and your brain will be more ready than ever to focus on your next tasks for the day.
2. You’ll Boost Your Energy Levels
Moving your body involves, by default, cell movement, and therefore cells' oxygenation. When your cells refresh the oxygen that runs through and between them, your whole body reinvigorates too. It’s a simple process and scientifically proved.
Some people buy a bouncer and just jump for 30-60 seconds every morning. Some others may not have enough space in their homes and prefer a gentle series of Sun Salutations for their morning yoga practice. It must be called "Sun Salutation" for a reason, right?!
Bringing your head, arms and legs where they don’t normally spend the rest of the day is a super energetic routine to kick start your day. You’ll immediately feel fresher, lighter and definitely more awake!
3. You'll Reduce Your Stress Levels
With more oxygenated cells and a clearer focus on the day ahead, you will automatically feel more relaxed: you won’t be worried about that big meeting with the boss, and you’ll know exactly what you have to do to conclude another successful day. This is because your stress levels will be lower, and you’ll be able to face your day with a more positive approach.
4. You Can Eat More!
Foodies like me will particularly appreciate this one: we all know that exercising can contribute to weight loss. Spending 20-30 minutes every morning between Downward Dogs, Planks and Warrior IIs will boost your metabolism, improve your digestion, and those extra calories will be gone before you know it.
So yes, you can afford a little dessert every now and then without feeling guilty! As usual, be mindful and don’t exaggerate. It’s your body: treat it well as it deserves!
5. You Tone Up
Not only you can enjoy a few extra calories, but your body will start changing shape (for the better): your arms will be more defined, your back will get stronger, and your legs will look even longer in those skinny jeans. I don’t promise dropping four sizes within a month, but give yourself a chance and you (and the people around you) will start noticing the positive changes.
Remember: to practice morning yoga, you don’t have to walk or drive all the way to your favourite studio at 6 am! You can totally do all this in the comfort of your home. All you need will be:
a yoga mat (or even just a rug)
a device connected to the internet that can stream a simple yoga video for you
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