Vinyasa Flow, Edinburgh. Join us at Tidal Yoga, Leith for a vinyasa flow class or practice this quick sequence at home.
If you’d like to incorporate Vinyasa yoga into your morning routine, here’s a simple flow that can help you wake up your body, increase energy, and set a positive tone for the day. This short sequence can be completed in just 10-15 minutes.
Start in mountain pose. Stand straight and tall, with your feet together and your arms by your sides. Ground down through your feet, engage your thighs, and lengthen your spine. Take a few deep breaths.
On an exhale, fold forward from your hips, bringing your hands either to the ground or to your shins. Relax your neck and let the weight of your head go. Keep a slight bend in your knees if this helps you reach the ground. This pose will stretch out the hamstrings and relieve any tension in your back.
Inhale and lift halfway up, bringing your hands to your shins or thighs. Lengthen your spine and engage your core, creating a flat back. This pose helps to activate your core and stretch the back.
From Halfway Lift, plant your hands on the ground and step your feet back into a plank position. Engage your core, thighs, and arms, keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels. This pose builds strength in the core and shoulders.
Lower down to the ground, then inhale as you press into your hands and lift your chest into Upward-Facing Dog. Your legs should be off the ground, and your chest should open. This pose stretches the front of the body while strengthening the arms and back.
Exhale and lift your hips into Downward-Facing Dog, forming an inverted V shape with your body. Press into the mat with your hands and heels, and lengthen your spine. This pose stretches the hamstrings, calves, and shoulders while calming the mind.
Step your right foot forward between your hands, lowering your left knee to the ground. Inhale and lift your arms overhead, opening your chest. Hold for a few breaths, feeling the stretch in your hips and thighs, then switch sides.
Step back into Downward-Facing Dog, then step your right foot forward into a lunge. Pivot your back heel down and rise into Warrior II, extending your arms parallel to the floor. Hold for several breaths, feeling strong and grounded. Repeat on the other side.
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