5 Morning Yoga Exercises To Get Your Blood Flowing

Morning yoga exercises can be a great way to start your day and improve circulation. Here are five exercises that can help:

Exercise 1: Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

• Start on your hands and knees.

• Lift your hips up and back, forming an inverted V shape with your body.

• Press your palms into the ground and lengthen your spine. Feel the stretch in your hamstrings and calves.

• Hold for a few breaths.

Exercise 2: Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)

• Step your feet wide apart.

• Turn your right foot out and bend your right knee.

• Extend your arms out to the sides, parallel to the ground.

• Keep your gaze forward and engage your core. Feel the stretch in your hips and legs.

• Hold for a few breaths, and then switch sides.

Exercise 3: Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani)

• Stand with your feet hip-width apart.

• Lie on your back and place your legs up against a wall.

• Keep your arms relaxed by your sides.

• Close your eyes and focus on your breath.

• This pose helps improve circulation by allowing blood to flow back to the heart.

• Stay in this pose for a few minutes.

Exercise 4: Forward Fold (Uttanasana)

• From Mountain Pose, exhale and fold forward from your hips.

• Let your head and neck relax.

• Bend your knees if needed.

• Feel the stretch in your hamstrings and calves.

• Hold for a few breaths.

Exercise 5: Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

• Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.

• Press your feet into the ground and engage your leg muscles.

• Lengthen your spine and relax your shoulders.

• Take deep breaths and focus on grounding yourself.