Follow the step-by-step poses and sequences, specially designed for mornings by top yoga instructor Laura Gate-Eastley.
Welcome
10 Minute Morning Yoga
How to USE THIS BOOK • Ready to discover the magic of morning yoga? Follow the steps below to get the most from your guide
MORNING MIRACLE • Sunrise yoga is an ancient tradition that will transform your life for the better
The five principles of yoga
DISCOVER THE BENEFITS • Make every day a good day by starting with 10 minutes of yoga. Here’s why you should try it
THE MAGIC OF MORNING YOGA • Vinyasa yoga teacher Laura Gate-Eastley explains why yoga is the perfect way to start your day
HOW TO BE AN EARLY BIRD • Are you more owl than lark? Follow these easy steps and learn to love your mornings
GET STARTED • Keen to begin experiencing the benefits of morning yoga? In this section, you’ll find all the basics you need to get started. Learn the yogic breathing and posture techniques that will form the foundation of your daily practice. Discover the pieces of kit that can help you achieve more from your sessions. And pick up some expert tips to help you make space in your mornings for yoga and ensure your sessions go smoothly. You’ll soon be leaping out of bed each day to hit the mat!
Breathing BASICS • Learning how to breathe well is the foundation of your yoga practice. It can also transform your daily life
Quick tips • Follow these yogic breathing principles to get the most from your yoga sessions.
PERFECT POSTURE • Knowing the fundamentals of yoga alignment will help you practise safely
How to sit • Many yoga warm-up and beginner poses are done from a sitting or kneeling position. Here’s how to stay aligned.
Tips FOR MORNING YOGA • Hitting the mat first thing is easy, if you try these simple ideas
YOUR YOGA KIT • Support your morning practice with yoga props designed to help you stretch and strengthen
MORNING MATS • Inspire your yoga practice with these uplifting, eco-friendly yoga mats
Handy helpers • Enhance your morning sessions with a few mindfulness tools
THE POSES • Ready to start practising morning yoga? In this section, you’ll find a collection of yoga poses specially designed to wake up your body and mind, boost your energy and get you focused for the day ahead. Each pose comes with step-by-step instructions and modifications; read these carefully before trying the poses. Once you’ve got the hang of them, you can select a few poses to suit your daily needs – or try the tailored sequences featured in the next chapter.
MOUNTAIN POSE • Tadasana
EXTENDED MOUNTAIN POSE • Urdhva hastasana
STANDING FORWARD BEND • Uttanasana
HALF-STANDING FORWARD BEND • Ardha uttanasana
CHAIR POSE • Utkatasana
TREE • Vrksasana
LOW LUNGE • Anjaneyasana
HALF-SPLITS POSE • Ardha hanumanasana
HIGH LUNGE • Alanasana
WIDE-LEGGED STANDING FORWARD BEND • Prasarita padottanasana
EAGLE POSE • Garudasana
DANCER POSE • Natarajasana
GARLAND POSE • Malasana
DOWNWARD-FACING DOG • Adho mukha svanasana
THREE-LIMBED DOWNWARD DOG • Eka pada adho mukha svanasana
PLANK • Kumbhakasana
FOUR-LIMBED STAFF POSE • Chataranga dandasana
LIZARD POSE • Utthan pristhasana
COBRA • Bhujangasana
UPWARD-FACING DOG POSE • Urdhva mukha svanasana
LOCUST • Salabasana
CAMEL • Ustrasana
CAT POSE • Marjaryasana
COW POSE • Bitilasana
GATE POSE • Parighasana
COW FACE POSE • Gomukasana
CHILD’S POSE •...