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I’ve been wanting start my early morning yoga sessions again for a while but the cold and dark mornings don’t really give you the suppleness and energy you need to maintain a routine.

I have a really big bedroom with enough floor space to practice unhindered and, as I’m on the 4th floor, I have an amazing view of the sunrise over London. Just like the photo below in fact.

My routine is this:

1. Sit cross legged for a minute or two to wake up and settle the breathing. Begin to breathe through your stomach rather than your chest.
2. 10 repetitions of sun salutations, 5 on each side.
3. Spinal twist
4. Hanging back stretch
5. Warrior 1 or 2
6. Hip stretching

It’s a really nice way to introduce a few moments of calm and mindfulness in to my pretty hectic days. I get in the shower feeling relaxed, alert and ready to go.