Sara García, a Vinyasa Yoga teacher, explained that the energy in yoga transcends the simple feeling of being awake. “This practice increases energy in three main ways: optimizes circulation and oxygenation, consciously activates the nervous system and balances the hormonal system,” she said.

3 Yoga Poses to Combat Evening Fatigue

• Gentle back extensions, such as Bhujangasana (Cobra) pose, or simply arch your back over a chair to open the chest and counteract hours spent hunched in front of the computer.
• Twists, like Ardha Matsyendrasana position, activate the spine and stimulate the internal organs.
• Inversions, which can be as simple as Viparita Karani (legs up the wall), change the direction of blood flow for great benefits in the body.

Sun Salutations: A Simple Yet Effective Energy Booster

Professor García recommended sun salutations as an effective way to combat exhaustion. “It is not necessary to perform ten repetitions in a row since only three or four conscious rounds activate the body completely,” she said.

Consistency is Key: A Few Minutes Each Morning Can Make a Big Difference

Ten minutes a day for two weeks produced notable changes in some students. The key lies in creating the habit, five minutes every morning done mindfully, to reprogram the nervous system so that the body activates naturally and needs less coffee as a stimulus.

Start with a Simple Morning Sequence

Professor García advised beginners to start with a short morning sequence: three rounds of sun salutation, two minutes of conscious breathing, and a balancing pose such as Vrksasana (the tree).

Morning Yoga: The New Way to Wake Up

The practice of yoga in the morning can help energize your body naturally, replacing the need for coffee or other stimulants. Try incorporating some of these energizing poses into your daily routine and experience the benefits for yourself.