Wake Up Yoga

Hi everyone,

Here a routine to do first thing when you get up. It makes a big difference to your day if you stretch first thing. It balances you, and its obviously very good for your health. I really need to do it straight when I get out of bed, if I don’t I notice I let it slip. I might than do my practice later in the day, but it really isn’t the same as doing something first thing in the morning. Try it out for a couple a days in a row and you will notice the difference.

The poses I practice in this sequence are:

half moon stretch / ardha chandrasana

cat pose / marjayasana

cow pose / bitilasana

cobra / bhujangasana

activating the energy in the lower and upper body

activating the kidneys through standing twists


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19 Comments

  • Dear Esther

    please ,can you help me? I have a problem with my calves ,when ever i go
    for a run after just 15 minutes they get hard and stiff so that i have to stop.
    I do a lots stretching but the problem still there .with the experience you have
    am sure you can help me .
    regards
    kamel

    Comment by kamel Jun 15, 08, 1:56 pm

  • Thanks for the wonderful website. I’m a beginner…just started yoga. And it’s already changing my life ! You’re so good at explaining et teaching yoga, it helps me a lot ! Even if I have a yoga class once a week, I like practicing new routines at home and you’re helping me a lot. :)

    Comment by Patricia Feb 26, 09, 3:49 pm

  • Dear Esther
    I have a problems with my knees
    I used to go jogging every morning
    but I have to stop because my left knee starts hurting in 10 to 15 minutes that I start and I had to stop.
    I started doing yoga no long ago
    but I am scared and frustrated now.

    Thanks to yoga
    I ‘discovered’ that the left side of my body is so different to the right,
    to this I atribute my knee pain
    can I ever correct this?
    is this normal?
    I would really appreciate any advice you can give

    Comment by Alfonso Gaytan Mar 04, 09, 7:20 pm

  • Hi Alfonso,
    Yes it is normal that one side of your body is different from the other side. That is what yoga is trying to do, to bring balance, to the 2 sides of the body amongst other things. So yes, there is a good chance that you will bring the balance back in your body if you keep practicing. Its is already a big step that you’ve figured it out where the knee pain most likely comes from. It would be a good idea to find a knowledgeable yoga teacher life that can help you figure out, specific exercises to do , to work on your specific imbalance. To start hold the poses on the side that is more stiff and stuck longer than on the open side, that side obviously needs more work.
    I wish you all the best and balance….
    Be well,
    Esther
    Yogatic!

    Comment by Esther Mar 09, 09, 8:53 am

  • Dear Esther,
    You are amazing I just started yoga 2 weeks ago and I feel better already I have a lot of stress in my life and I love how yoga takes it away. I have a problem with the thigh area there really tight and I’m not sure how to fix that. Can you please tell me?
    Regards,
    Janelle

    Comment by Janellle Mar 11, 09, 8:39 pm

  • This is just perfect! I have done it a couple of times, just to see what it’s like and I realised it is helping a lot…Now, this is the 1st thing I do in the morning otherwise I am not in the mood for doing anything. Thank you Esther!

    Comment by Jelena Mar 16, 09, 9:02 am

  • Hoi Esther,

    Bedankt voor de duidelijke uitleg,ik vind
    je website héél erg goed.
    Veel succes in Ierland.

    Groetjes uit Holland,
    Ronald Pot

    Comment by Ronald Pot Mar 17, 09, 5:43 pm

  • hi janelle,
    i’m glad yoga is helping you…
    before giving you advice can you tell me a little more about where it is stiff in your thighs and when you notice it?
    esther

    Comment by Esther Apr 11, 09, 10:05 pm

  • Hi Esther,

    Thank you for this great sequence! Sometimes I feel that I don’t have time (first thing in the morning) for a worthwhile yoga practice, but this sequence proves that I don’t necessarily need to practice for a full hour or more to feel more energized, and more open to the day ahead. :)

    I love your website! Your instructions are clear and meaningful, and you convey such a lovely, positive energy to your students! The videos, the yoga dictionary, and the step-by-step instruction pages have all been very helpful!

    Thank you so much!

    Peace,
    Adriana

    Comment by Adriana Apr 13, 09, 2:47 am

  • Hi Esther,

    I’ve just started these wake up yoga exercises and I already feel their positive effects. I’m starting a yoga daily routine and I’m following your program here. I’m so glad I found you in youtube! You’re an excellent teacher!
    Regards from Portugal :)

    Comment by Elizabete May 15, 09, 8:52 pm

  • dag Esther,
    ik start mijn dag, met de oefeningen van je sessie “wake-up yoga” het doet mij zo goed, ik zou het niet meer kunnen missen! ’s morgens yoga beoefenen gaat wat moeilijker dan overdag of ’s avonds, maar nu kan ik mijn dag schitterend beginnen! Hartelijk dank voor jouw vele yoga fimpjes en je goede uitleg hierbij! Lydie.

    Comment by lydie Aug 23, 09, 12:29 pm

  • Dear Esther,

    Your style of teaching is really great, and I find the routines very worthwhile. And especially love this morning routine – I look forward to doing it every morning. :)

    Love
    Devika

    Comment by Devika Sep 14, 09, 1:29 pm

  • this is really usefull…had fun doing it but is it true that yoga makes you taller???

    Comment by alvarez Mar 07, 10, 10:33 pm

  • Yoga improves your posture, so you stand straighter and as such you could look a little taller..

    Comment by Esther Mar 07, 10, 11:29 pm

  • This is perfect for starting a clear day, thanks Esther!

    Comment by Jenna Mar 30, 10, 8:44 am

  • mmm, I like tapping myself in the morning, feels good. Thanks Esther.

    Comment by Andrew Apr 13, 10, 4:47 pm

  • Dear Esther,
    Pls tel me when getting up from Shavsana or after relaxation which side to turn and come up,
    Thanks

    Comment by kishan Apr 30, 10, 12:54 pm

  • Any side is ok :)

    Comment by Esther Apr 30, 10, 11:07 pm

  • Dear Esther,

    Thank you so much for your wonderful videos! I’ve been practicing yoga for several years now, and am currently forced to practice at home using videos as I live in a town where the nearest classes are too far away. Your videos are some of my favorites! I love your yoga flows and your calm and cheerful approach to teaching. Thank you.

    Be well,
    Alicia

    Comment by Alicia May 31, 10, 3:23 pm



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