Morning Yoga for Mobility
Make space for morning movement with Cat–Cow, Downward-Facing Dog, Warrior II and Triangle.
You do not need to arrive on the mat feeling flexible or fully awake. Begin with an easy seat, notice your breath and let the first few movements be small. Use the first few poses to find a pace you can stay with. Pause when you need more time to change position. When you reach Corpse Pose, let the floor support you for 1 minute before you sit up.
The sequence
- Warm up
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01
Easy Seat“Lift from the crown, not the chest”
53s
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02
Cat–Cow“Move from the tailbone first”
53s
- Sun Salutation
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Sun Salutation A11 movements · one breath each 1m 5s
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Exhale
Mountain
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Inhale
Upward Salute
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Exhale
Forward Fold
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Inhale
Halfway Lift
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Exhale
Knees-down lower
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Inhale
Cobra
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Exhale
Downward-Facing Do...
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Inhale
Step forward
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Exhale
Forward Fold
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Inhale
Rise
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Exhale
Mountain
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- Flow
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Vinyasa flow8 poses · 20s each 2m 40s
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Tabletop
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Downward-Facing Do...
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Mountain Pose
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Standing Side Bend
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Half Forward Fold
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Standing Forward F...
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Warrior II
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Triangle Pose
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- Moon Salutation
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Moon Salutation17 movements · one breath each 1m 30s
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Exhale
Mountain
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Inhale
Upward Salute
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Exhale
Crescent
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Exhale
Crescent
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Exhale
Goddess
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Inhale
Star
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Exhale
Triangle
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Exhale
Pyramid
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Inhale
Low Lunge
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Exhale
Garland squat
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Inhale
Low Lunge
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Exhale
Pyramid
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Exhale
Triangle
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Inhale
Star
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Exhale
Goddess
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Inhale
Upward Salute
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Exhale
Mountain
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- Cool down
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06
Gentle Seated Twist“Inhale tall, exhale turn”
53s
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07
Bound Angle Pose“Sit tall first, fold second”
53s
- Rest
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08
Corpse Pose“Let the floor hold you”
1m 13s
What helps
Props that make this easier
- Non-slip yoga mat A 4–6 mm mat with good grip makes standing poses steadier. View on Amazon
- Cork yoga block Brings the floor closer in forward folds and supported poses. View on Amazon
- Yoga bolster A firm support under knees or spine for restorative rest. View on Amazon
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