10‑Minute Morning Grounding Flow
A short, breath‑led flow is enough to wake your joints, brighten focus, and set a steady tone. Begin in Child’s Pose for five slow breaths; feel the belly expand into the thighs. Come to Tabletop and move through six rounds of Cat‑Cow, matching inhale to Cow and exhale to Cat. Tuck the toes, lift to […]
Yoga for Lower‑Back Relief
Most cranky low backs are tight in the front and back of the hips. Start on all fours with six slow Cat‑Cows; exhale to round, inhale to lengthen. Sphinx Pose for one minute to gently strengthen back extensors; keep glutes soft and elbows slightly forward. Step to Low Lunge, back knee down, tilt pelvis slightly […]
A Gentle 10‑Pose Morning Flow
A short, breath‑led morning flow wakes joints, steadies mood, and invites presence. Move slowly; link each movement to an inhale or exhale. Start in Child’s Pose, three breaths to arrive. Tabletop: Cat‑Cow for six rounds, articulating spine. Down Dog for five breaths, bending one knee then the other. Step to Forward Fold, soft knees, release […]
Desk Yoga: Undo a Day of Sitting
You don’t need leggings or a mat to revive your spine and hips. Begin seated: place feet flat, inhale to Seated Cow (lift chest), exhale to Seated Cat (round back); repeat eight rounds. Add Neck Mobility slow half‑circles, ear to shoulder, and gentle chin tucks. Interlace fingers and push palms forward to stretch wrists; then […]
Sun Salutation A: A Beginner’s Alignment Guide
Sun Salutation A (Surya Namaskar A) is a compact moving meditation. Start in Mountain: feet hip‑width, thighs active, ribs soft, gaze level. Inhale arms up; exhale to Forward Fold, bending the knees as needed. Inhale Half Lift, lengthening the spine. Plant the hands, step back to High Plank; exhale knees‑down Chaturanga (elbows hug in) or […]
Breath‑Led Yoga to Soften Anxiety
When anxiety spikes, pair settling breath with simple shapes. Sit tall on a cushion; inhale four, exhale six for two minutes, hands over the low ribs to feel movement. Come to Tabletop and shift into Cat‑Cow for eight slow rounds; let the jaw and tongue relax. Slide the right hand forward and left leg back […]