Why is morning yoga useful?

Morning yoga is the perfect start to an active, balanced day. Just a few minutes of gentle movement in the morning will help you to get your circulation going, release tension after the night and prepare you physically and mentally for the day. Conscious breathing combined with gentle stretching and strengthening exercises will help you to focus your mind and find inner peace before the stress of everyday life even begins. Yoga helps you to recharge your batteries, improve your posture and promote your flexibility in the long term. A short, well-structured flow not only wakes you up, but also ensures that you start the day more focussed and more relaxed.

Benefits of yoga in the morning

Yoga in the morning brings many benefits for your mind and body. Even a short session helps you to start the day feeling relaxed, focussed and mindful. Take a look at the most important benefits below.

More energy and a better mood:

Improve circulation and get going with fresh energy.

Increased concentration:

Breathing and movement help you to set your focus for the day.

Better posture:

Careful movement of the spine, hips and shoulders help prevent tension after sleep.

Reduce stress right from the start:

A conscious, calm start to the day has a positive effect on your mental health.

Long-term effect:

Regular yoga in the morning improves your flexibility, strength and mindfulness in everyday life.

Yoga poses for more energy in the morning

Even a short morning flow can make a big difference to how you feel throughout the day. In our video, Melli guides you through the different poses. These yoga exercises are particularly effective in the morning:

Mini Sun Salutation for activation:

Start in a standing position and flow through a series of postures in conjunction with your breathing. You repeat this a few times under Melli's guidance. This gets your circulation going and prepares your body for the other postures.

Chair:

Bend both legs as you inhale and push your buttocks backwards as if you want to sit on a chair. At the same time, raise your arms above your head. A very powerful pose that releases energy.

Dancer:

From a standing position, grab your right foot with your right hand. Extend your left arm upwards. Press your hand and foot against each other and lean forwards slightly. A great pose for balance, concentration and opening up the body.

This is how your 10-minute morning yoga video works:

Before you start the movements, find a quiet place and take a few conscious breaths. Then start at the top of your mat with a mindful sequence. Throughout the morning yoga flow, you can rely on yoga teacher Melli to guide you step by step through the exercises. The sun salutation forms the basis of this video, as it not only gently warms up the body, but also stretches and strengthens it at the same time - the perfect way to start the day. Melli then combines a second mini-flow to guide you into balance and stability. At the end, you can look forward to a mindful posture practice. You're sure to be ready for a relaxed, focussed day.

Why a 10-minute morning yoga video is so effective

With just a few minutes of yoga in the morning, you not only activate your body, but also balance your mind. A short, guided morning yoga flow helps you to prevent stress, boost your concentration and improve your flexibility in the long term. Even a short yoga routine can make a noticeable difference to your well-being - both physically and mentally.