10 minute Body Morning Yoga Flow for Energy

10 minute Body Morning Yoga Flow for Energy

Sarah Beth Yoga

Do you ever feel like you're pretending to be someone you're not? In our busy lives, it's easy to lose touch with who we truly are. This 10 minute yoga flow is designed to help you reconnect with your authentic self. Through gentle movements and mindful breathing, you'll stretch your body and calm your mind, creating space to be genuine and true to yourself.

This routine is perfect for anyone looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, and cultivate self-awareness. Whether you're new to yoga or have been practicing for a while, these poses are accessible and beneficial. Plus, practicing at home means you can move at your own pace and comfort level. Let's Begin with an Empowering Affirmation: ”I AM AUTHENTIC”.


1. Child's Pose with Triceps Stretch

Great for:

  • Stretching the back and shoulders
  • Calming the mind
  • Gently opening the hips

How to Do It:

  • Kneel on the floor with your big toes touching and knees apart.
  • Sit back on your heels and extend your arms forward, lowering your forehead to the mat.
  • Bend your elbows and bring your palms together, placing your hands behind your neck to stretch the triceps.

AFFIRMATION: “I AM AUTHENTIC”

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2. Downward-Facing Dog 

Great for:

  • Stretching the hamstrings, calves, and spine
  • Strengthening the arms and shoulders
  • Energizing the body

How to Do It:

  • From Child's Pose, lift your hips up and back, forming an inverted V shape.
  • Keep your hands shoulder-width apart and feet hip-width apart.
  • Press your heels toward the floor and relax your head between your arms.

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3. Right Side Stretch

Great for:

  • Opening the side body
  • Improving spinal flexibility
  • Enhancing breath capacity

How to Do It:

  • From standing, raise your right arm overhead.
  • Lean to the left, creating a stretch along the right side of your body.
  • Keep your hips grounded and breathe deeply.

Right Side Angle Pose - Step your right foot forward into a lunge, bend your knee to 90 degrees, place your right forearm on your thigh or hand on the floor, and stretch your left arm overhead, creating a long line from your back heel to your fingertips.


Open Arm Twist Pose - Lie on your back, hug your knees to your chest, then drop both knees to one side while extending your arms out in a T-shape and turning your head in the opposite direction for a gentle spinal twist.


Full Eagle Pose - Stand tall, wrap your right thigh over your left and your right arm under your left, then bend your knees slightly, balance, and press your palms together while keeping your spine straight and gaze focused forward.


Halfway Lift Pose - place your hands on your shins or thighs, lengthen your spine, and lift your chest halfway up so your back is flat like a table.


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4. Left Side Stretch

Great for:

  • Balancing the body
  • Stretching the left side muscles
  • Promoting symmetry

How to Do It:

  • Return to standing and raise your left arm overhead.
  • Lean to the right, feeling the stretch along the left side.
  • Maintain steady breathing throughout.

Right Side Angle Pose (Left Side)


Open Arm Twist Pose (Left Side)


Full Eagle Pose


Halfway Lift Pose

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5. Flow Sequence (1 Breathe, 1 Movement)

Great for:

  • Connecting breath with movement
  • Building heat in the body
  • Enhancing coordination

How to Do It:

  • Move through a sequence of poses, such as Downward Dog to Plank to Cobra.
  • Synchronize each movement with your breath.
  • Repeat the flow several times to build rhythm.

Right Side



Left Side

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6. Bridge Pose Variation

Great for:

  • Strengthening the glutes and lower back
  • Opening the chest
  • Improving posture

How to Do It:

  • Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  • Press into your feet to lift your hips toward the ceiling.
  • Clasp your hands under your back and press your arms into the mat.

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7. Half Wheel Pose

Great for:

  • Preparing for deeper backbends
  • Stretching the front body
  • Building spinal flexibility

How to Do It:

  • From Bridge Pose, place your hands beside your ears with fingers pointing toward your shoulders.
  • Press into your hands and feet to lift your chest, coming onto the crown of your head.
  • Hold the pose, breathing steadily.

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8. Wind-Relieving Pose

Great for:

  • Releasing tension in the lower back
  • Aiding digestion
  • Stretching the hips

How to Do It:

  • Lie on your back and hug both knees into your chest.
  • Gently rock side to side to massage your spine.
  • Hold the pose, breathing deeply.

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9. Happy Baby Pose

Great for:

  • Opening the hips
  • Stretching the inner thighs
  • Calming the mind

How to Do It:

  • Lie on your back and bend your knees toward your chest.
  • Grab the outsides of your feet with your hands.
  • Gently pull your knees toward the floor, keeping your ankles over your knees.

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10. Reclining Bound Angle Pose

Great for:

  • Opening the hips and groin
  • Reducing stress
  • Enhancing relaxation

How to Do It:

  • Lie on your back and bring the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to fall open.
  • Place your arms by your sides, palms facing up.
  • Close your eyes and breathe deeply.

This pose is a relaxing stretch that gently opens the hips and soothes the lower back, making it ideal for unwinding after a long day. It’s one of the most comforting poses featured in many online yoga for back pain routines, perfect for easing tension while lying down.

 

Namaste.


Looking to boost your energy and start your day feeling refreshed and strong?

This 10-minute Full Body Morning Yoga Flow is designed to awaken your muscles, increase flexibility, and energize your mind—perfect for anyone looking for yoga videos for home practice that fit into a busy morning routine. Whether you’re new to yoga or have some experience, this flow is accessible and effective, helping you build strength and focus for the day ahead. If you want more guided sessions like this, consider exploring a SarahBethYoga membership which offers access to a wide variety of SarahBethYoga online videos. 

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10 min Full Body Morning Yoga Flow for Energy


Final Thoughts

Taking just 10 minutes to move and breathe mindfully can have a profound impact on your day. This sequence not only enhances flexibility but also fosters a deeper connection to your true self. Remember, authenticity begins with self-awareness and acceptance.

If you're seeking more opportunities to practice, consider exploring our online yoga video membership. With a variety of classes tailored for home practice, beginners, and those seeking stress relief, you'll find the support you need to continue your journey toward authenticity and well-being.


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Hi, I'm Sarah Beth! With over 15 years of experience as a yoga instructor for millions of yogis around the world, I'm here to help you stretch, strengthen, tone, de-stress, and peel back the layers to becoming your best self through yoga.