When it comes to setting intentions first thing in the morning, the difference between easing your muscles into the day and rushing out of bed is huge. Speeding could have a snowball effect on your stress level, as frenzied energy tends to follow you throughout the day. A measured, intentional movement that sets the tone for calm and focus is key.
Why 10-minutes of morning yoga will benefit your day
“Starting your day with meditation has a different effect on your mental space than a HIIT workout. If you wake up and you’re in a state of stress instead of meditation, that generally carries into the rest of your day as well,” says Alexa Idama, an Atlanta-based Pilates and yoga teacher, and the creator of Low Impact Fit.
Take body stiffness for example. Jumping out of bed and into a workout first thing causes your body to carry that tension throughout the rest of your day. Flowing through yoga stretches in the morning, however, may help counteract that.
Click here to learn more about the 12 yoga poses for a morning flow.
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