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.
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