I’ve been dabbling in yoga for several years—always wanting to do more of it because I love how I feel afterwards, but never making it a regular habit like I have with running. So when I stumbled upon this good morning yoga sequence last week, I got really excited about the idea of starting my day with these energizing stretches. Doesn’t this sequence just look awesome?
Find the specifics on this workout—including how long to hold each post—at Mind Body Green.
Do you ever do exercise at home? If so, what do you do?
P.S. Have you seen this new Nike ad campaign? It is so inspiring! Such a good reminder that greatness and health are a result of hard work, discipline and the desire to try.
Image designed by me, using photos from Jennifer Jarrett’s sequence on Mind Body Green
Raquel
August 8, 2012 at 5:05 pmtaebo and bollywood workout. so much fun!
Natalie Lynn Borton
August 8, 2012 at 6:37 pmSounds fun!!
Emily H.
August 8, 2012 at 9:27 pmi’m trying to be more consistent with running, but this heat is making it hard. i also try to do pilates or yoga, but haven’t been able to in a while. and love that nike ad.
Natalie Lynn Borton
August 8, 2012 at 9:35 pmYes! The heat makes it soooo difficult to get out there and run. I’ve literally stopped running since we moved to Texas, haha. Hopefully that’ll change soon now that we’ll have more moderate temperatures in California.
I guess you and I just need to keep that kid in the nike ad as our motivation to get out there :)
Allie
August 9, 2012 at 1:47 pmI posted the same commercial on my blog, I absolutely love it! Thanks for sharing.
Natalie Lynn Borton
August 12, 2012 at 5:02 amSo glad you’re inspired by it too :)
Mathias Michelakis
August 9, 2012 at 9:03 pmI was amazed by the message of this ad campaign! “Greatness… is no more unique to us than breathing, we are all capable of it. All of us.” This will inspire everyone to become fit, especially if they the determination, discipline, and passion to become the greatest in their sport. I’d choose boxing for my workout.
Natalie Lynn Borton
August 12, 2012 at 5:02 amAgreed! Such a great reminder of the strength we all have within. And boxing? That’s legit!
Alicia
August 9, 2012 at 10:58 pmwhat a great video! really IS inspiring. and thanks for the yoga link…gonna have to go check that out.
Natalie Lynn Borton
August 12, 2012 at 5:03 amGlad you liked the post! Let me know if you try the yoga :)
Joanna @ things after the rings
August 14, 2012 at 10:52 amGreat yoga sequence! Thanks for sharing!
Natalie Lynn Borton
August 14, 2012 at 8:21 pmYou’re welcome! Enjoy :)
Kelly
August 19, 2012 at 3:07 pmWhen many of us were suffering through the horrific heat wave, I got away from all forms of exertion other than dragging the hose over our half acre to water the poor plants and trees.
Now that it’s cooled off, I shall get back to the wide array of activities I’ve collected to help me from getting bored: body weight circuit, jump rope, kettle bell, hoop dancing and interval walking.
My question about the yoga, something I’ve never done: Are moves 2-6 carried out on both sides of the body?
Thanks for posting this, I think I’ll add it to my list! I also suspect my back will thank me for it.
Natalie Lynn Borton
August 19, 2012 at 8:29 pmYou’re welcome!
According to the website where I originally found the routine: “This is a 10-15 minute morning sequence designed to wake up the body and target all of the places that might need a little extra space and life breathed into them after a night of sleep. I designed this to be a flowing sequence, allowing one pose to flow into the next. I invite you to try it like this, or if that doesn’t work for you and you prefer to complete one pose at a time, guide yourself through it that way by returning to Downward Facing Dog in between each pose. Otherwise, just flow with it.”
Enjoy!
Anonymous
August 20, 2012 at 3:34 amTo answer your question, the moves are carried out on both sides. If you click the hyperlink in the intro it will take you directly to the original website where they tell you exactly how to do each move.
Kelly
August 23, 2012 at 6:33 pmThanks so much for your help. I had no idea what little range of motion I have until I started trying some of these moves, so yoga would seem to be just the thing for me!
Natalie Lynn Borton
August 23, 2012 at 6:37 pmYou’re welcome! Yoga definitely has given me A LOT more flexibility. Hope you’re enjoying it!
pinkcheeksz
August 19, 2012 at 3:30 pmThanks for sharing! Been doing yoga for 2 years in this club membership. I go to classes almost everyday but I haven’t gotten around making a sequence I can do at home. Thanks for this, it’s so easy to remember.
Natalie Lynn Borton
August 19, 2012 at 8:30 pmYou’re welcome! Let me know if you try it!
thecoffeewrite
August 22, 2012 at 2:40 amI’m completely new to yoga and I like the idea of making this a daily ritual as well. How long is each pose supposed to be held?
Natalie Lynn Borton
August 22, 2012 at 4:04 pmHi there! Glad you’re giving yoga a try :) The original source of the sequence can be found here, and it goes into greater detail about each move (which will be helpful for you as a beginner): http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-3761/Good-Morning-Yoga-Sequence.html
Enjoy!
Stefanie Orton
August 22, 2012 at 5:21 pmDid this yoga routine this morning in my hotel room on a work trip. It felt great to stretch out sleepy sore muscles from the stuff hote mattress! Definitely a routine I will try to keep up with! Thanks for posting this!
Natalie Lynn Borton
August 22, 2012 at 5:22 pmHow great! Glad you enjoyed it. It’s such a handy routine to keep in mind for times like that!
Kate
August 22, 2012 at 3:19 pmI use a lot of these yoga stretches after I workout too! :)
Natalie Lynn Borton
August 22, 2012 at 4:05 pmYes, me too! And I especially love doing a few sun salutations to stretch my whole body out after a good run.
Anna
August 24, 2012 at 11:40 pmI am just like you, i love yoga and the feeling afterwards but never get in the routine of going all the time! I LOVE these stretches and can’t wait to try them tomorrow! Love your blog by the way :)
Natalie Lynn Borton
August 24, 2012 at 11:44 pmLet me know how it goes! Thanks for reading :)
Fitness
August 25, 2012 at 2:16 amI do a combination of yoga and dance workouts. Yoga really relaxes me and zumba workouts energizes me. Mixing up your workouts helps keep you from getting bored.
Natalie Lynn Borton
September 4, 2012 at 5:23 pmFun! I love Zumba, too :)
Misabel
September 4, 2012 at 5:22 pmThank you so much for sharing! I have been doing this for 2 weeks now and I can do 4 of the moves now…lol ;) I can’t do 7 and 8 for long but I am getting there!
Natalie Lynn Borton
September 4, 2012 at 5:23 pmThat’s awesome! Keep up the good work :)
Brandi
September 13, 2012 at 5:19 amlove yoga…I need to do more as well!
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Natalie Lynn Borton
September 17, 2012 at 10:24 pmYes—it’s such a good thing to be in the habit of!
Kristin from mamacino
September 17, 2012 at 9:51 pmI have been working through your sequence of a morning and it’s lovely – even though I have my three little ones joining in and taking up all the room on my mat x
Natalie Lynn Borton
September 17, 2012 at 10:23 pmHow fun!
Joanna
October 2, 2012 at 4:27 pmHow long do you hold each pose?
Natalie Lynn Borton
October 2, 2012 at 4:32 pmThe original source of the sequence can be found here, and it goes into greater detail about each move and how long to hold it: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-3761/Good-Morning-Yoga-Sequence.html
Anonymous
October 21, 2012 at 5:56 pmAmazing sequence! Thank you for the post. I’ve been doing it every morning now and it’s absolutely wonderful <3
Natalie Lynn Borton
October 21, 2012 at 5:59 pmI’m so glad!
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