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No one has to tell you that mornings can be the most hectic part of the day. Trying to squeeze in a yoga class in between getting ready, eating breakfast, and packing your bag can be challenging (if not impossible). When you’re looking for a quick, doable practice that won’t take an hour, you can turn to these 15-minute morning yoga videos.
15-Minute Morning Yoga Practices
Kickstart your busy day with one of the below videos. And there’s no need to waste time changing into yoga clothes—pajamas are welcome.
1. Sunrise Sequence for Those Super Early Mornings
If you’re looking to start off your day *slowly,* this video by Yoga With Adriene is for you. It’s a 15-minute morning yoga sequence to energize your body and mind—without wearing you out. Forward folds, chest openers, and grounding poses help rejuvenate tired muscles.
2. Feel-Good Beginner Practice
Whether you’re new to yoga or want to focus on foundational poses, teacher Arianna Elizabeth has got you covered. This video by Bright & Salted Yoga gently eases you into the slow-moving sequence while drawing attention to your breath. You can’t help but tap into a sense of calm as you pause in each pose, such as forward folds and Down Dogs, and vibe to the serene background music.
3. Energizing Practice to Wake Up Your Body
If you’re someone who wanders around in a zombie-like state for hours after waking up, a stimulating sequence can help you feel more alert. Expect core-strengthening poses, balance postures, and lunges in this fast-paced 15-minute morning yoga video by Yoga with Kassandra. It also offers less intense pose variations throughout to help you go at your own pace.
4. Calming Flow for When You Really Don’t Want to Leave Bed
Not ready to part with your pillow just yet? You don’t have to. Practice these morning yoga stretches from the comfort of your bed. Teacher Tara Stiles incorporates quiet, meditative moments along with hamstring stretches, hip openers, and side-to-side movements that slowly prepare you to get up—eventually.
5. Deep Stretches for Every Part of Your Body
When you wake up feeling stiff or sore, try this 15-minute morning yoga video by SarahBethYoga. It focuses on full-body stretches with an emphasis on your chest, back, hips, and hamstrings. Although it’s an energizing practice, Sarah Beth encourages you to breathe in each pose for a little longer than you normally might. It’s a friendly reminder that you can do the same in life.
6. Fast-Paced Flow for Morning Go-Getters
Face the day head-on with this sequence by Brett LarkinYoga that combines yoga stretches and strength training. Larkin combines arm-strengthening postures, such as Dolphin Pose, with intense core work to ensure you break a morning sweat. In just 15 minutes, you’ll feel relaxed, stretched, and ready to go.
This article has been updated. Originally published April 30, 2021.