10 minute Morning Body Yoga for Stretch and Flexibility

10 minute Morning Body Yoga for Stretch and Flexibility

Sarah Beth Yoga

Looking for a calm, empowering way to start your day or unwind in the evening? This beginner yoga video online from SarahBethYoga is all about reminding yourself that you are enough. Whether you're brand new to yoga or returning to your mat, this short, uplifting flow is designed to help you move, breathe, and connect—right from your living room.

In just 10 minutes, you’ll experience a gentle stretches for the spine and hips, easy breathing to ease stress, and boost of self-confidence with the mantra: 

“I AM ABUNDANT”

Take a seat, and let’s start!


1. Meet Me in Seated

Pause for a breath. This short moment of stillness between poses gives you a chance to reflect and reset.

Focus on:

  • Lengthening your spine
  • Relaxing your shoulders
  • Deep, even breaths

Affirmation: I AM ABUNDANT

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2. Seated Salutations

Let’s start warming up the spine with seated sun salutations.

Steps:

  • Inhale: reach your arms overhead
  • Exhale: bring your hands to heart center
  • Repeat a few times, syncing with your breath

 Why it helps:

  • Loosens up shoulders and spine
  • Boosts circulation
  • Centers your breath and focus

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3. Spinal Waves

Let’s gently move the spine in a wave-like motion. 

Steps:

  • Inhale: arch your spine, open the chest
  • Exhale: round your back, chin to chest
  • Move like a slow wave for 3–5 breaths

Why this matters:

  • Releases tension in the back
  • Increases flexibility
  • Feels soothing and rhythmic

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4. Downward Facing Dog

Time to stretch your entire body with a classic pose!

How to do it:

  • Start on your hands and knees
  • Tuck your toes under
  • Lift your hips to form an upside-down “V”
  • Press your heels toward the mat
  • Hold for 3–5 deep breaths

Why it’s great:

  • Stretches the back, hamstrings, and shoulders
  • Builds strength
  • Feels energizing

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5. Right Leg Stretches (Low Lunge)

Open up your hips and stretch the front of the left leg with a gentle lunge.

Steps:

  • Step your right foot forward
  • Lower your left knee to the floor
  • Keep your spine long
  • Option: raise arms overhead for a deeper stretch

Benefits:

  • Improves hip flexibility
  • Eases tension in lower back
  • Helps with posture



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6. Left Leg Stretches

Let’s repeat the same movement on the left side to balance the body.

Steps:

  • Step your left foot forward
  • Right knee on the mat
  • Spine long, breathe deeply

Why it helps:

  • Balances muscle groups
  • Deepens flexibility
  • Grounds your energy

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7. Camel Pose

Camel is a heart-opening backbend that helps build strength and courage.

Steps:

  • Kneel upright with knees hip-width apart
  • Place hands on your lower back or heels
  • Inhale: lift the chest
  • Exhale: lean back gently

Benefits:

  • Stretches chest and shoulders
  • Builds core and back strength
  • Improves posture

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8. Child’s Pose + Chest Expansion

We end with a comforting child’s pose, adding a shoulder stretch by clasping the hands behind the back.

Steps:

  • Sit back on your heels
  • Fold forward, forehead to the mat
  • Clasp your hands behind your back
  • Gently lift arms toward the ceiling

Affirmation: I AM ABUNDANT

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Check out the YouTube link below to access the full practice:

10 min Full Body Morning Yoga Stretch for Flexibility


Final Thoughts

By incorporating this beginner yoga video into your routine, you’re taking a meaningful step toward cultivating both physical and mental well-being. This gentle practice serves as a reminder that you are capable of nurturing yourself, especially when it feels like the world is moving fast. Whether you’re looking for yoga videos for home practice, online yoga for beginners, or simply a few minutes of peaceful movement, SarahBethYoga offers all of this and more. 

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Hi, I'm Sarah Beth! With over 15 years of experience as a yoga instructor for millions of yogis around the world, I'm here to help you stretch, strengthen, tone, de-stress, and peel back the layers to becoming your best self through yoga.