Yoga Courses in Gurgaon
Wake up and warm up!
Everybody loves a crisp winter morning while tucked in bed in a snug blanket.
Getting out of bed during winter feels like a true heroic act. The chill in the air stiffens our muscles and slows us down, which is a real setback in terms of overall productivity.
The good news is we can melt that morning sluggishness away even before our shower, with the correct guidance via right Yoga Courses in Gurgaon.
We have some quick morning yoga stretches that anyone can do, even in one’s bathroom without any mat, prep or excuses.
These easy postures in a standing position, can warm up our body, awaken the mind, and set the tone for an energized day ahead.
Let’s delve into this routine that can become our effective winter wake-up ritual.
Full Stretch and ‘Walk On Your Toes’
Start by standing tall, feet one foot apart. Inhaling, lift the arms up overhead and rise onto your toes. Feel the stretch in the full-body, from the fingertips to the heels. Hold for a breath, then exhaling gently lower heels and arms.
Next, circle the arms up while inhaling and rise up on your toes again. Then walk about ten small steps forward and about ten small steps back on the tippy toes. Do three rounds of this which will stretch the intestines, stretch all the nerves as well, and boost circulation. It will also wake up the calves, and get our heart gently pumping. This workout is a mini energy boost that activates the bodily balances.
Standing ‘Cat-Cow’
No need for our yoga mat. Just stand with the feet together or hip width apart, bend down slightly to place the hands just above the knees, knees soft and very slightly bent. While inhaling, arch the lower back deeply, simultaneously lifting the chest and looking up (cow). While exhaling, round the back fully; really hunch it up and tuck the chin to the chest (cat). Toggle between these two positions another 6 to 8 times, flowing with the breath. This simple stretch will ease morning stiffness, lubricate the spine, and help awaken one’s nervous system to shake off that “frozen” feeling that winter brings.
Lateral Side Stretch - Melt the Tension
A Yoga Teacher in Gurgaon can demonstrate to practitioners how to do this stretch which works on our tight side flanks. We need to stand with our feet about two to three feet apart. Inhaling deeply, practitioners should raise one arm overhead with the inner arm grazing the ear, and then with an exhale, bend sideways toward the opposite side of the raised arm. For the next step, inhaling, return back to center, exhaling bring the arm down by your side. Keep switching sides to move rhythmically. Repeat this several times on both sides. Perform the movements slowly.
This simple workout opens up the ribcage, improves flexibility, and helps people breathe deeper, which is an excellent way to expand lung capacity during cold mornings.
Gentle Twist to Awaken the Core
With feet hip-width apart, let your arms hang loose. Now raise your arms to shoulder level, stretched out to the sides. Start swinging your arms to the left and then right, allowing the torso to twist naturally. Keep knees soft and movements fluid, and ensure that the twist isn’t forced. The body should move freely with continuous, rhythmic breathing as the arms swing. This swinging action releases tight and cold upper body muscles and eases out the lower back, especially after waking up after hours of lying still.
Conclusion
These easy stretches take up merely six to ten minutes, yet the energy they bring can transform our entire morning. The best part is, one can do them right in our bathroom, just before our morning shower.
Once you are doing this regularly, go a step further and enrol in Yoga Classes in Gurugram to wake up and warm up on chilly winter days, so our mind and body can thank us. Book a session at Yoga With Sapna today!