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5 Easy Yoga Morning Stretches To Boost Your Energy

Yoga in the morning not only promotes flexibility and increases your strength. Once you consider doing yoga, notice how your body changes from energy levels, reduces stress and anxiety, and aids in weight management.

Written by N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe | Published : September 4, 2025 7:59 AM IST

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Plank

Plank is another great pose you can incorporate to engage your overall body in the morning. To start with, hold your body steady like a board, while actively engaging your core and arms. This is an excellent workout that can boost your energy, particularly in the morning.

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Upward Facing Dog

To perform the upward-facing dog, you have to start from a plank pose. Now, take a deep breath as you open your chest by straightening your arms. This workout helps your body relax your upper body after a good night's sleep. It also helps to naturally stimulate the nervous system. Also Read - Are ultra-processed foods hurting your bones? Study shares key findings

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Downward Facing Dog

To start your day on a positive note, consider doing the downward-facing dog as it engages your muscles, joints, breath and mind, all at one time. Downward-facing dog is an easy yoga pose you can do by pushing your hips up and back into an upside-down V shape.

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Cat-Cow Stretch

To release tension in your spine, on all fours, slowly arch and round your back as you breathe in. Performing the cat-cow stretch in the morning is particularly important to relax the tight muscles.