10 Minutes Of Energizing Yoga Poses To Start Your Day

Whether your job requires you to be on your feet all day or sit at a desk, you can benefit from practicing yoga before heading to work. These poses will help improve your alignment and clear your head so you can start your day feeling refreshed. They’re simple and don’t take more than 10 minutes, so let’s get into it.

Start With Deep Breaths

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Begin by sitting cross-legged or on your heels, and rest your palms on your knees. Facing your palms up helps you receive energy while facing the palms down allows a more grounding feeling. Take a deep breath in through the nose, hold it at the top, and then let it go, breathing out the mouth. Take three breaths this way, then begin a steady breath in and out of the nose.