Showing up on the mat is the toughest part of yoga and it’s most excruciating in the early hours of morning! But if you did show up on your mat early morning, then you are rewarded more generously from your yoga practice. Let’s look at some of the benefits of early morning yoga:
- Most favourable time for yogic practice
In the morning hours your mind is free of deep thoughts and the air is pure and fresh, hence practicing yoga will leave you in the best state of mind. - Active body
Through the movement of asanas as you relax your muscles from the morning stiffness, the outcomes are – supple body with opened up energy channels which will make you alert and active for the entire day. - Steadier, all day long
Practice with breath awareness results to a balanced body and peaceful mind. And with the morning practice you will have that calm and focused mind throughout the day. -
Sleep like a baby
To wake up early you will make sure to sleep on time! Morning yoga helps to form a rhythmic sleep pattern. As the strengthening and centring asanas activate the body and mind, the cooling down asanas prepare you for bedtime. -
Easiest to keep stomach empty for yoga practice
In an ideal situation yoga should be practiced on an empty stomach. You will have least food cravings early in the morning, so out of bed and on to the mat is the easiest choice.