A great way to wake up in the morning - Yoga!

Do you struggle a little to wake up and get out of the bed in the morning?

We would all love a little more time in bed once our alarm has gone off but if you get into a good routine of going to bed at a set time and waking up to YOGA, yes YOGA - it could really help you to feel more awake in the morning.

Well, why not try this fantastic yoga technique, adapting it to what suits you best - like I did.

Step One

When you first wake up in the morning and turn your alarm off, stay lying down.

Breath in through your nose, making sure its just your chest that's moving inwards with the breath.

Breath out through your mouth, making sure its just your stomach that's moving out with the breath.

Repeat this step 4 times at first, adapting it to as much or as little as you need in the morning.

Step Two

Stretch your right arm out straight, then move your wrist round in a clockwise direction 5-10 times.

Stretch your left arm out straight, then move your wrist round in an anti-clockwise direction 5-10 times.

Step Three

Stretch your right leg out straight, then move your foot round in a clockwise direction 5-10 times.

Stretch your left leg out straight, then move your foot round in an anti-clockwise direction 5-10 times.

Step Four

Lie straight on your bed, and stretch out - stretching everything, your arms, your legs, your stomach....everywhere! Hold for as long as you need.

Then as you are finishing your stretch, sit up and get your morning going!

So if you find mornings difficult, why not try adding this to your morning/daily routine and see if it benefits you :)