Morning exercise has tons of great benefits, but practicing yoga in the morning in particular can have profound effects on your day.
Think about how good a big morning stretch feels? Aside from the physical benefits, taking some time to practice yoga in the morning has other benefits! Read on for more reasons to roll out your mat in the AM.
Have a More Chill Day
Yoga can help reduce the symptoms of anxiety, like increased heart rate & blood pressure while also reducing the secretion of our stress hormone cortisol.
Activate THE PNS
Yoga taps into the parasympathetic nervous system to help deactivate that fight or flight heightened stress response too. Mindful movement and breath can help calm the body.
CAffeine Free Energy Boost
Morning exercise is great for an all-natural energy boost. Moving the spine helps to unlock trapped energy leaving you feeling refreshes and ready to start the day.
Improved Physical Well-being
Increase strength, flexibility and balance with a regular yoga practice. Work out any kinks from the day before with a gentle morning routine.
Mood Boost
Aside from helping with anxiety, yoga can improve your mood. Wake up feeling a bit blah? Roll out your mat for a short-term boost of feel-good hormones.
Sleep Better
Yoga helps to stimulate the production of melatonin which helps regulate your circadian rhythm.