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Try the Morning Yoga Challenge Again

Yoga will wake you up like a double espresso. Yoga breathing will stimulate your body and mind. The fresh oxygen and energy boost from deep breathing will wake your brain. Sometimes we wake up feeling groggy; Yoga breathing will clear the fuzz away, help you feel energized and give you clarity. It will help you feel brighter and more alive.
- One Yoga, Thailand; oneyogathailand.com

Day Seven: The Savasana Pose

Savasana shifts the away from the sympathetic nervous system to the parasympathetic side, and we experience a calming, sweet release. Over time, Savasana teaches us how—and that we can—move from anxiety and hyper-stimulation to this state of down-regulation where ... essential systems are restored and enhanced. - Annie Carpenter

We know how it feels to leap out of bed after hitting the snooze button one-too-many times and rushing around in the morning - our nervous system definitely knows how it feels all-too-well…. Giving yourself an extra hour or half an hour in the mornings to wake up and practice will allow your nervous system to begin the day in a far more relaxed state.
- Emma Louise Newlyn, in Yoga Practice, ekhartyoga.com

Day Six: the Half Moon Pose

Half moon reminds me that dedication, surrender, falling and laughter are all equally important aspects of this practice. Teaches us the journey is more important for self awareness and self acceptance that "nailing" the pose. - Lisa Menard Schmahl, harmonyyoga.com

YMMV: So Proceed with Care

Once you make your morning yoga flow a habit, your body will get used to waking up at that specific time. This will help to regulate your circadian sleep cycles, which we often throw out of whack by varying when we go to sleep and wake up. As your sleep cycle regulates, you’ll find it easier to fall and stay asleep and you’ll wake up feeling more alert and ready to take on your day. - YogaSix.com

Day Five: The Mountain Pose

This pose promotes stillness in both the mind and the body. It is a very upright pose that brings a feeling of strength and confidence. It is also very opening, which frees you from fear. It is a very grounding posture because of the connection to the earth through the soles of the feet.
- Yoga Freedom, yogafreedom.co.uk/blog

You Can Continue through the Weekend

Practicing yoga first thing in the morning offers you a way to clear your mind and get your body ready for the day. Energizing poses, such as backbends and sun salutations, feature prominently in a morning session. Yoga in the morning sets the tone for the day. It gives you time to set goals and reflect on the ways you'll deal with challenges posed by your family, friends and coworkers. - Livestrong.com

Day Four: The Triangle Pose

Triangle pose is an ideal way to pinpoint the stress we carry in our lower backs. It also opens the shoulder and extends the neck — two places where tension lives. Moreover, Triangle requires focused concentration and attention to the breath to keep the ego from making us feel inadequate or unsteady. This breath, and total presence in the moment is the single most powerful tool in relieving stress. - Camille Dodson

Yoga can calm your mind and start your day in a positive light Yoga is an ancient practice that has been cherished for thousands of years. One of its primary benefits is its ability to center and focus the mind, thereby reducing a great deal of stress. If you feel rushed or anxious in the morning, a few yoga postures could help tremendously. - Hillary Lebow

Day Three: The Warrior II Pose

As you embrace this pose, "you may be given confidence to face your fears, courage to move forward, compassion to embrace another, and wisdom to surrender to the one who holds the reins." - Shiva Rea

Morning yoga can give you more focus all day long. It’s so important to take a few minutes for yourself in the morning to breathe, connect with your body, and set your intentions for the day. As you breathe through your yoga flow, you’ll be providing your brain with loads of fresh oxygen. This will help sweep away any last bits of sleepiness and increase your mental clarity for the day ahead. - YogaSix.com

Day Two: The Seated Twist Pose

You might notice the centering benefits to your consciousness. As the layers of muscle and bone revolve deeply, your attention is drawn into the stable, unmoving center of the pose. And this ability to stay centered as the hubbub of the world swirls around you will pay obvious dividends in the yoga of daily living. - Julie Gudmestad

Practicing yoga the very first thing in the morning is perhaps one of the best ways to really reap its many health benefits. This is due to several factors. First, establishing a routine of yoga in the morning helps your body to regulate its sleeping habits. In time, your body will become used to waking up and immediately receiving a boost of energy from yoga, which will make the act of getting out of bed that much easier since your body will have a task to look forward to. - TheJoint.com

Day One: The Seated Meditation Pose

"...the base of our spine is pressed firmly into the mat. With this, we physically root ourselves into the earth and find a sense of grounding. From here, we can do the mental and emotional work to determine what is stopping us from that sense of grounding in our lives. -YogaJournal

More Present for Mom Moments

Clary sage carries spiritual timelessness within itself — a second could be a year, a year could be a second — and brings the realization that it’s how much love we can pour into a second that counts. Clary sage Encourages calm, confidence, grounding, regeneration, tranquility, revitalization, balance, and restoration. - Aromatherapy for the Soul

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