10 min Gentle Morning Yoga for Beginners - Easy Morning Stretch
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.
What this class works on
- Benefit
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Flexibility For increasing range of motion and lengthening muscles.Relaxation For stress relief, calming the nervous system, and promoting rest.
- Focus Area
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Full Body A well-rounded practice that engages and stretches all major muscle groups.Core & Abs A targeted workout for the abdominal and oblique muscles.
- Difficulty
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Beginner For those new to yoga or who prefer a focus on foundational poses and alignment.
- Pace
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Gentle A slow, soft, and mindful practice with an emphasis on relaxation and gentle movement.
- Props
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No Props A practice that can be done with just your mat; no extra equipment required.
Poses in this class
- 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.