Starting your day with yoga is one of the best ways to awaken your body, calm your mind, and set a positive tone for the hours ahead. Adding yoga blocks to your routine takes this practice to a new level, offering support, improving alignment, and helping you deepen your stretches. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just beginning your journey, this all-levels morning yoga stretch will refresh, energize, and prepare you for the day.
Let’s roll out the mat, grab your yoga blocks, and welcome the morning with this rejuvenating sequence.
- Child’sChild’s Pose with Block Support (2 Minutes)
Start in a gentle Child’sChild’s Pose to center yourself. Place a block under your forehead or chest to help release tension and create a soothing stretch for your back. Stretch your arms forward, take deep breaths, and allow your body to relax into this grounding pose.
- Cat-Cow Stretch with Elevated Hands (2 Minutes)
Transition to all fours and place your hands on yoga blocks. Move through Cat-Cow stretches by arching your back and rounding it as you exhale. The blocks provide elevation, allowing for deeper spinal movement and improved mobility in the morning.
- Low Lunge with Block Assistance (3 Minutes)
Step your right foot forward into a low lunge. Place blocks on either side of your front foot to rest your hands and ensure stability. Let your hips gently sink, feeling a stretch in the hip flexors. Hold for several breaths before switching sides. This pose helps release tightness from prolonged sitting or sleeping.
- Half Splits with Blocks (3 Minutes)
From your low lunge, straighten your front leg and shift your hips back into Half Splits. Use blocks under your hands to maintain balance and deepen the hamstring stretch without straining. Hold on each side, focusing on lengthening your legs and relaxing into the pose.
- Downward Dog with Block Elevation (2 Minutes)
Place your hands on the blocks at the top of your mat and lift into Downward-Facing Dog. The added height from the blocks makes it easier to extend your spine and press your heels toward the floor. This gentle inversion invigorates the body and improves circulation.
- Standing Forward Fold with Blocks (2 Minutes)
Step forward into a Forward Fold, keeping the blocks under your hands for support. This adjustment ensures a comfortable stretch in your hamstrings and lower back while protecting you from overstretching. Let your head hang heavy as you take calming breaths.
- Supported Chair Pose (3 Minutes)
With a block between your thighs, sink into a Chair Pose. Press your thighs gently into the block, activating your inner thighs and stabilizing your posture. This pose strengthens your legs and core while improving focus and balance.
- Warrior II with Block Guidance (2 Minutes)
Step back with one leg into Warrior II. Use a block under your front thigh for extra support, or place a block on the floor to rest your hand for alignment. This pose strengthens your legs and opens your hips, leaving you feeling powerful and steady.
- Supported Bridge Pose (2 Minutes)
Lie on your back and slide a block under your sacrum for a supported Bridge Pose. This restorative pose opens the chest, stretches the spine, and gently energizes the body. Close your eyes and take deep, mindful breaths.
- Savasana with Block Comfort (1 Minute)
End your morning stretch with Savasana, placing blocks under your knees to relieve tension in your lower back. Relax your arms at your sides, breathe deeply, and let your body soak in the practice’s benefits. This moment of stillness prepares you to face the day with clarity and ease.
Elevate Your Morning with Yoga Blocks
Incorporating yoga blocks into your morning stretch routine transforms your practice, making it accessible, supportive, and more effective for all levels. This flow will leave you feeling flexible, balanced, and energized, ready to embrace whatever the day brings. So, grab your blocks, take a deep breath, and let yoga guide you to a calm and focused start to your day. Namaste!