Practicing a morning yoga routine is a great way to start the day on a positive note. In this new digital age, it is so easy to slip into the habit of checking your phone the moment you wake up. It is important to begin your day with a non-digital interaction such as a nice hot shower, meditation, reading, or my favorite…yoga. Listed are four yoga poses to say good morning to your body.
Child’s Pose- Child’s pose is a resting pose that helps stretch the hips, thighs and ankles. The pose stretches the muscles of the back torso and relaxes the front of your body.
Downward Facing Dog – This asana deeply stretches your shoulders, calves, arches, hamstrings, and spine. In order to perfect the downward dog you have to lift your hips so your knees are not on the mat, engage your low belly, and straighten your legs.
Upward Facing Dog- This asana improves posture, strengthens the spine, arms, and wrists, and stretches your chest, shoulders, and abdomen. Begin by lying down with your legs extended behind you. Place your hands on the floor alongside your body next to your lower ribs. Press your hands through the floor.
Plank Pose- This pose tones the abdominal muscles as well as strengthens the arms and spine. It helps you achieve less back pain and better balance.
Drinking water helps maintain the balance of body fluids as well as enables your body to function properly. Your body is composed of 60% water. Major functions of these bodily fluids include the transportation of nutrients, circulation, digestion, creation of saliva, and maintenance of body temperature.
Water helps maximize physical performance. Hydration reduces oxidative stress that occurs during high intensity exercise. If you exercise intensely and tend to sweat, then staying hydrated ensures that you perform your best.
Water boosts skin health and beauty. Drinking water helps rid of the body and skin toxins. Many people often report that by increasing their water intake, their skin has a more radiant glow.
Water helps weight loss, as it flushes body waste. Water may help suppress your appetite if consumed prior to meals. Water has no calories and can help you burn calories.
Hydration has a positive effect on energy levels and brain function. Next time you are feeling tired, try drinking a couple of glasses of water. Fatigue is one of the first signs of dehydration. Filling up on will help you feel more energized.
Drinking water helps prevent and treat headaches. Going to long without drinking water causes migraines and headaches. Prevent headaches by staying hydrated throughout the day.
Water helps treat kidney stones. Drinking extra water dilutes the substances in urine that lead to stones.
If you do not drink enough water you can feel fatigued, develop headaches, and feel rotten!
Child’s Pose- Child’s pose is a resting pose that helps stretch the hips, thighs and ankles. The pose stretches the muscles of the back torso and relaxes the front of your body.
Downward Facing Dog – This asana deeply stretches your shoulders, calves, arches, hamstrings, and spine. In order to perfect the downward dog you have to lift your hips so your knees are not on the mat, engage your low belly, and straighten your legs.
Upward Facing Dog- This asana improves posture, strengthens the spine, arms, and wrists, and stretches your chest, shoulders, and abdomen. Begin by lying down with your legs extended behind you. Place your hands on the floor alongside your body next to your lower ribs. Press your hands through the floor.
Plank Pose- This pose tones the abdominal muscles as well as strengthens the arms and spine. It helps you achieve less back pain and better balance.
Drinking water helps maintain the balance of body fluids as well as enables your body to function properly. Your body is composed of 60% water. Major functions of these bodily fluids include the transportation of nutrients, circulation, digestion, creation of saliva, and maintenance of body temperature.