10 min Gentle Morning Yoga for Beginners - Easy Morning Stretch

By Yoga with Kassandra 8 mins 57 secs Added Aug 24, 2025

Start your day with Cassandra's beginner-friendly morning yoga flow! This short sequence requires no props and focuses on gentle stretches for the neck, spine, hips, and legs to improve flexibility and create a sense of calm. Enjoy a revitalizing practice that leaves you feeling centered and ready to take on your day.

The class includes spinal twists and a modified side plank to improve core strength and balance. Set an intention for your day and enjoy the benefits of this calming practice.

Focus Areas

Benefit Flexibility

For increasing range of motion and lengthening muscles.

Benefit Relaxation

For stress relief, calming the nervous system, and promoting rest.

Focus Area Full Body

A well-rounded practice that engages and stretches all major muscle groups.

Focus Area Core & Abs

A targeted workout for the abdominal and oblique muscles.

Difficulty Beginner

For those new to yoga or who prefer a focus on foundational poses and alignment.

Pace Gentle

A slow, soft, and mindful practice with an emphasis on relaxation and gentle movement.

Props No Props

A practice that can be done with just your mat; no extra equipment required.

Yoga Poses

Downward-Facing Dog

Adho Mukha Svanasana. An inversion that resembles a dog stretching, forming an inverted V-shape with the body.

Child's Pose

Balasana. A restful pose where you sit back on your heels and fold your torso forward, resting your forehead on the floor.

Cat-Cow Pose

Marjaryasana/Bitilasana. A gentle, flowing sequence between a rounded spine (Cat) and an arched spine (Cow) on all fours.

Plank Pose

Phalakasana. A core-strengthening pose resembling the top of a push-up.

Standing Forward Bend

Uttanasana. A forward fold from a standing position, stretching the entire back of the body.

Extended Puppy Pose

Uttana Shishosana. A cross between Child's Pose and Downward-Facing Dog, stretching the spine and shoulders.

Reclining Spinal Twist

Supta Matsyendrasana. A gentle supine twist, bringing one knee across the body.

10 min Gentle Morning Yoga for Beginners - Easy Morning Stretch

Focus Areas

Yoga Poses

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