Here is a short well-balanced morning yoga sequence that moves the spine & openens the body ready for the day.
Hold each of the single posture for 5 breaths.
The floor based flow has either an inhalation or exhalation associated with each movement- expansive movements you inhale, contracting movements you exhale. Don’t rush the breath, take your time. Even though this is a short practice taking time in each pose will leave you feeling balanced, open & ready for the day.
I haven’t included an explanation on each posture so if you are unsure please get in touch, leave a comment or ask me before class. Enjoy. Namaste Ruth ππΈπ
1.
Extended child
Tricep stretch
2.
Chest/Shoulder Stretch starting position
Roll onto your side w legs stacked
If you want more lift the top leg & bring it behind you
3. Flow
Inhale & Exhale to start
Inhale, arch
Extended child
Inhale
Exhale
Inhale
Exhale, Down-dog
Inhale, high or low lunch. Exhale plant left hand
Inhale
Exhale
Inhale
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Inhale, high or low lunge. Exhale plant right hand.
Inhale
Exhale
Inhale
Exhale, Down-dog
Inhale
Start exhale to lower knees
Exhale all the way down
Inhale, Cobra
Exhale, Childs pose
Inhale
Exhale
4.
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Twist
5. Savasana or gentle seated pranayama (conscious breath work) for a few minutes to finish.
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Ruth Bailey is a Yoga Teacher & trained shiatsu therapist. She shares her love of yoga through weekly classes at Local Yoga Fairfield, as well as other locations around Melbourne, and through articles on her Blog.
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Hi Ruth hope your having a good holiday, l just did Good Morning Yoga with you and l feel great , but l did miss your voice telling me to soften the neck. ππ
Hi Cheryl, I love that you feel good! So happy to hear you enjoyed the sequence.
Look forward to seeing you and your neck back in class soon! Classes back from Sat 13. Big hugs and hope you are somewhere nice and cool today ππ