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You do not have to spend a long, arduous process to increase flexibility. Just a few minutes every morning of yoga will enable you to relax your muscles, get rid of stiffness, and set off a great day ahead. These five yoga poses are easy to follow, even for the most inexperienced person, and they gently stretch as well as energize the body.
1. Cat-Cow Stretch (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)
Assume the all fours position with your wrists under your shoulders and your knees parallel to your hips. Inhale as you arch your back, opening the chest forward and lifting the head and tailbone toward the ceiling (Cow). Slowly exhale as you round your back and tuck your chin to your chest (Cat). This is a flowing motion that warms up the spine, opens up the posture and works out the tension in the back muscles. Repeat for 6-8 breaths for an apt wake-up for your body.
2. Downward-Facing Dog, or Adho Mukha Svanasana
Begining at tabletop, bring heels in toward your body and lift your hips up to create an inverted “V”. Let your heels reach for the ground, even if they barely touch, and spread your arms and shoulders out to stabilize the stretch. This is a great yoga stretch that will help you lengthen your hamstrings, strengthen your upper body, and even improve flexibility overall. Hold for 5 to 6 deep breaths, allowing the stretch to deepen with each exhalation.
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3. Uttanasana or Forward Fold Position
Stand tall, with feet and hips aligned. Slowly bend hips forward to fold forward as far as you can reach upper body toward the floor. Allow your knees to softly bend, if that helps, and let your arms hang loose, or hold opposite elbows. This pose stretches your hamstrings, calves, and lower back deeply. It’s also quite calming for the mind. Hold for 5 breaths, lightly swaying side to side, if that feels good.
4. Cobra Pose Bhujangasana
Lie facedown with legs extended and palms flat on floor under shoulders. Press into hands and lift chest a few inches off the mat, keeping elbows soft. Avoid thrusting pelvis forward as extending lower back but instead attempt to lengthen up the spine. While this pose does open up the chest and works the core, preparing you for the day, hold for 4–5 breaths and do it again if necessary.
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5. Seated forward bend (Paschimottanasana)
Sit with your legs forward, so the bottoms of your feet can touch the ground. Stretch your spine upright and lean forward from the hips, reaching for your toes with your arms. If your hands cannot touch your toes, place them at the front of your shins or thighs. This pose opens up your hamstrings, lower back, and spine as the body relaxes. Hold for 5–8 breaths, slowly feeling deeper into the stretch with each exhale.
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Conclusion
Adding these yoga routines to your morning ritual is quite simple yet increases flexibility while starting the day with a touch of positivism. You don’t need any fancy equipment for this-just time and a place where you feel comfortable enough to stretch. These yoga exercises will gradually make you feel more relaxed, energized, and charged up to face whatever the day brings.
“Stretch today, shine tomorrow!”
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