Yoga poses to increase energy

Do you sometimes feel tired and fatigued? Here you will find a little yoga routine for inspiration and to help you feel more energized. The sequence is for those who feel tired, but definitely is also great for overall body stretching, strengthening and stress management. Try this session once a day in the morning for at least a week, and remember to breathe slowly and deeply while doing it.

1. Melting Heart Pose, Anahatasana

Start on all fours, keeping your palms under your shoulders and your knees hip width apart. Keeping your hips above your knees, slowly move your arms forward one at a time until your entire arm is fully extended. Keep your hips up. Keep your gaze only slightly forward, relaxing the neck and heart area towards the ground. Enjoy the pose for eight breaths in and out.

2. Bow with rotation, Uttanasana

Begin standing, legs spread hip-width apart. Then slowly lean into a full forward bend position. Place your right palm down on the mat, yoga block or books stacked on top of each other. Bend your right knee gently. With your right hand resting on the floor, reach your left arm up towards the ceiling. Keep your hips in the same plane and relax your neck. Stay for 8 breaths in and out and perform the pose on the other side.

3. Camel Pose, Ustrasana

Start in a kneeling position with your knees hip width apart. Keep your legs parallel to each other. Support yourself on your knees and toes and straighten up. Place your hands at your sides. Roll your shoulders back, push your shoulder blades together and arch your back. Push your chest forward and slowly lean back without bending your head at the nape of your neck. Then reach your arms down behind you and rest your palms on your heels. Push your shoulder blades together, lift your chest and bend as far as possible. Finally, tilt your head back – if this is not difficult for you, you can stay in this position for five breaths in and out. Repeat this process 3 times.

4. Revolved Chair Pose, Parivrtta Utkatasana

In the chair position, bring your hands together in front of your heart. As you exhale, roll your torso to the right and rest your left elbow on your right thigh. Push off with your left elbow and open your chest upwards to the right. Keep your hips level. Stay for eight breaths in and out and return to chair position. Repeat the rotation to the other side again for eight deep breaths.

5. Seated Forward Bend, Paschimottanasana

Sit upright and keep your legs extended on the ground in front of you. Point your toes towards the ceiling. On the inhale, straighten up, on the exhale, bend forward with arms outstretched. Place your hands on your feet where you can reach. Avoid arching your lower back. Keep the legs active and the neck free of tension. Stay for eight breaths in and out.

Finish the exercise ideally in the corpse pose / Shavasana.

We hope it will bring you a boost of energy and a good feeling. Have a wonderful day.

Peace, Love & Yoga