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Do you want more energy in the mornings? This warrior sequence gets your legs, arms, and core activated and helps get your body awake for the day. Well, it’s much better than a cup of coffee because it gives you sustained energy that lasts all along the morning.
Of course you can do this routine at any time, though, when you need a little adrenaline rush. Added bonus: working your larger muscle groups helps jump start your metabolism, too.
You can start with Awkward Chair: With your feet together, sit back as if you’re lowering into a chair. Raise your arms up alongside your ears and hold for 5 to 8 breaths. Keep your abdominals engaged and feel your legs working hard to support you in your squat.
Then on an inhalation, step your left foot back into a long lunge and press your heel down for Warrior 1 pose. You should try to keep your hips facing forward and angle your back foot 75 degrees forward. Press your palms firmly above you and look up toward your fingers.
Moreover, on an exhalation, stretch your arms out to Warrior 2 pose. Warrior 2 is a fierce pose and gets you connected to your breath, core, and lower body. Your right knee should roll open toward the pinky toe side of the right foot. Anchor your outer left foot and let it turn out a bit more toward 45 degrees.
In addition, on an inhalation, lift onto the ball of your left foot coming into a High Lunge. Make sure your legs far long enough apart that your knee stays directly above your front ankle and press firmly through your back heel.
And then on your exhalation, step back to Awkward Chair, staying low in your squat. Repeat the entire sequence on your left side. Do this a total of 3 times on each side. Use one breath per movement to keep flowing. Just try it and you will feel awake and energized along the morning.
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