Morning Yoga
Wake up the spine, open the hips, and build gentle heat with these energising poses. Each one counters the compression and stiffness that builds during sleep, leaving you grounded and clear for the day ahead.
Cat-Cow
Marjaryasana-Bitilasana
On hands and knees, alternate between arching the back on the inhale (Cow) and rounding it on the exhale (Cat).
Downward Facing Dog
Adho Mukha Svanasana
Hands and feet on the mat, hips lifted high to form an inverted V. Heels reach toward the floor, spine lengthens.
Cobra Pose
Bhujangasana
Lie prone, hands under shoulders, press the chest forward and up with elbows slightly bent, pelvis grounded.
Upward Facing Dog
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
From cobra, straighten the arms fully and lift the thighs off the mat, balancing on the tops of the feet and the hands.
High Lunge
Step one foot back into a long lunge with the back heel lifted, front knee stacked over ankle, arms raised overhead.
Warrior I
Virabhadrasana I
From a lunge, square the hips to the front, back foot grounded at ~45°, arms raised overhead, gaze forward or up.
Warrior II
Virabhadrasana II
Wide-legged stance with front knee bent over ankle, hips open to the side, arms extended parallel to the floor, gaze over the front hand.
Chair Pose
Utkatasana
Feet together or hip-width, bend the knees as if sitting in an invisible chair, arms raised alongside the ears.
Mountain Pose
Tadasana
The foundation of all standing postures. Stand with feet together or hip-width apart, arms at sides, spine tall, and gaze forward.
Child's Pose
Balasana
Kneel, big toes together, knees wide or together, fold torso forward to rest on or between the thighs, arms extended or resting alongside the body.
Standing Forward Fold
Uttanasana
Hinge at the hips and fold forward over straight or softly bent legs, letting the crown of the head hang heavy.
Bridge Pose
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
Lie on the back, feet flat on the mat hip-width apart, press into the feet and lift the hips. Option to interlace hands beneath the pelvis.