Wake Up Your Body

A strong morning flow for the days when you need a little push to get yourself going.

Some mornings, you wake up ready to go.

And some mornings… absolutely not.

Your body feels heavy. Your energy is somewhere under the covers. Everything feels a little off, and even stepping onto your mat feels like more effort than you want to give.

Those are often the days when a little strong movement can change everything.

This week’s practice is about waking up your body from the inside out. Building heat, creating strength, moving your joints, getting your blood flowing, and reminding yourself just how much your body is capable of.

You can do this flow anytime you need it, but I especially love it in the morning. Not because you have to become a 5 a.m. productivity person, but because there is something powerful about doing one thing for yourself before the day starts asking things from you.

The hardest part is usually getting on the mat.

After that, you move. You breathe. Your body starts waking up. Your mood begins to shift. And by the end, you’re usually very glad you showed up.

You don’t have to wake up feeling motivated.

Sometimes you move first, and the energy follows.